RuneTranslate
A Windows & Linux app that translates games from Japanese, Chinese, Korean and 30+ languages into yours: RPG Maker, Ren’Py, Unity, Unreal...
Description
A Windows & Linux app that translates games from Japanese, Chinese, Korean and 30+ languages into yours: RPG Maker, Ren’Py, Unity, Unreal and more.
About RuneTranslate
What is RuneTranslate?
RuneTranslate is a desktop application for Windows, Linux, and Steam Deck that extracts, translates, and rebuilds games across multiple engines and 35+ languages.
What RuneTranslate does
RuneTranslate translates video games by working directly on game files rather than using OCR overlays or memory hooks. It supports game engines including RPG Maker, Ren'Py, Wolf RPG, Kirikiri, and Unity. It extracts game text, translates it via machine translation providers or AI models, and patches the game files to produce a fully playable translated game. It also features image translation, translation memory, glossary editing, and collaborative projects.
Who RuneTranslate is for
Gamers, visual novel readers, and translators who want to translate games from Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and other languages into their own language.
Key features
- Works on Windows 10 and 11, Linux, and Steam Deck directly patching game files without screen overlays.
- Supports major visual novel and game engines including RPG Maker, Ren'Py, Wolf RPG, Kirikiri, and Unity.
- Translates from source languages including Japanese, Chinese, and Korean into 35 target languages.
- Integrates multiple translation engines including DeepL, Claude, OpenAI, and its built-in RuneLingua model.
- Includes glossary management, cloud translation memory, collaborative projects, and in-game image translation.
- Allows users to queue up to 10 games at once and host collaborative projects.
Pricing
As listed on runetranslate.com, checked 8 November 2026. Prices can change; see the site for current terms.
- Free: Free tier with basic features and local translation requiring a free account.
- Supporter: $3.99 per month for 1,500,000 RuneLingua characters per month, 10 projects, and 50 image pages per day.
- Pro: $5.89 per month for 2,500,000 characters per month, 270 image pages per day, and 1,000,000 lines of translation memory.
Facts from runetranslate.com, checked 8 November 2026
- Desktop application for 64-bit Windows, Linux, and Steam Deck via AppImage.
- Translates games directly by extracting and patching game files rather than OCR overlays.
- Supports RPG Maker, Ren'Py, Wolf RPG, Kirikiri, and Unity game engines.
- Translates across more than 35 languages.
Written from RuneTranslate's own website (Homepage, Pricing, Docs). The maker can claim this listing to edit it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is RuneTranslate?
RuneTranslate is a desktop application for Windows, Linux, and Steam Deck that extracts text from video games, translates it, and rebuilds playable patched games.
How does RuneTranslate translate games?
It extracts the script and dialogue from the game's own files, translates them using selected AI or translation providers, and patches the files directly without using OCR overlays.
Which game engines are supported?
Supported engines include RPG Maker, Ren'Py, Wolf RPG, Kirikiri, and Unity.
What operating systems can run RuneTranslate?
RuneTranslate runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, Linux distributions, and Steam Deck in Desktop Mode via AppImage.
Which languages can RuneTranslate translate between?
It translates games from source languages like Japanese, Chinese, and Korean, as well as English, into 35 target languages.
Can RuneTranslate translate in-game images?
Yes, paid plans support in-game image translation alongside text, glossaries, and translation memory.
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