Game Detail
The game detail page opens when you tap a game in the library.
Artwork and title
Section titled “Artwork and title”- Backdrop — the game’s custom Background (Customize), otherwise the theme’s hero image.
- Title — the custom Hero Image or the theme’s title artwork, otherwise the game’s icon or name. Turn on Show Title With Artwork in Game Settings › Theme to show the name under the artwork.
- Badge line — year (from the theme), game version and size.
Launch button
Section titled “Launch button”| Label | When | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Play | The game has no saves | Starts the game |
| Resume | The game has saves | Starts the game at its title screen |
| Quick Launch | A save card is selected in the Saves row | Starts the game and loads that save |
| Preparing… | Spark is syncing the game’s iCloud saves | Wait for the sync to finish |
Resume shows story progress (for example Resume • 42%): the share of the game’s dialogue you have seen. Games often contain unreachable dialogue, so a finished game can show less than 100%.
The button color comes from Accent & Play Button in Customize or the theme. Safe Mode (green) and Advanced Mode (pink) override it.
Button row
Section titled “Button row”| Button | Opens |
|---|---|
| Saves | The Save Manager — see Save Management |
| Gallery | The game’s Gallery |
| Game Settings | The per-game settings |
| Logs | The game’s logs (shown when the game has logs) |
| Customize | The Customize sheet (wide screens only) |
| Theme | The theme picker — see Themes (wide screens only) |
| Patreon / Website | The developer’s pages, when the theme provides them |
| More | Rename Directory, Rename Game, Change Game Version, Category, Delete Game |
On iPhone, open Customize by long-pressing the game in the library.
Description
Section titled “Description”Shown when the game’s theme includes one. Tap More to expand it.
Saves row
Section titled “Saves row”The game’s 20 most recent saves. Auto saves are marked A, quick saves Q.
- Tap a card to select it; the launch button becomes Quick Launch.
- Tap it again to deselect it.
- See All opens the Save Manager.
Characters row
Section titled “Characters row”Shown when the game’s theme includes characters. Tap a character to open their page.
Details
Section titled “Details”| Item | Shows |
|---|---|
| Play Time | Total time played in Spark |
| Last Played | When the game was last launched |
| Save Folder | Internal or the linked save folder, and the number of saves |
| Directory | The game’s folder name. Tap for Rename Directory |
The game’s name and version are read the first time it is launched; until then More information to be obtained at launch. is shown.
Engine
Section titled “Engine”Picks the Ren’Py engine that runs the game. Choose a version from the Engine Ver. 7.x.x or Engine Ver. 8.x.x submenu. (Suggested) marks the recommended version and (Last) the one used last. With Advanced Mode on, this sets the Advanced Mode engine.
Ren’Py Ver.
Section titled “Ren’Py Ver.”The Ren’Py version the game was made with. Tap Change Game Version to correct it. See Version Selector.
Legacy detail page
Section titled “Legacy detail page”| Setting | Legacy Detail Page |
| Default | Off |
| Where | Settings › General |
Uses the detail page from before Spark 1.4. Themes and custom artwork are not shown on it.
Guides
Section titled “Guides”- Customize — Custom icon, hero image, background, name and colors for a game
- Themes — Apply a theme to a game’s detail page
- Version Selector — Choose the right Ren’Py engine version for your game
- Save Management — Save Browser, backups, restoring saves, and reorganizing save slots
- Save Editor — View and edit save file data and persistent data directly on your device
- Importing Saves — Transfer saves from PC, Android, or other platforms
- Importing Mods — Add mods to your games
- Gallery — View game media and set it as the game’s artwork
- Log Viewer — Read a game’s logs after a crash or error
Settings
Section titled “Settings”- Ren’Py Engine — Engine-level settings and configuration
- Screen Rotation — Control game orientation per game
- Save & Backup — Auto backup, backup slots, and Save Browser columns
- Game Library — Color tags, sorting, and engine suggestion logic
Reference
Section titled “Reference”- Supported Engines — Complete list of Ren’Py engine versions available in Spark
- Color Tags — Categorize games with color tags
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- Game Crashes — Fixes for crashes and launch failures
- Save Issues — Fixes for saves not loading or missing saves
- Display Issues — Screen, resolution, and rendering problems
- Version Compatibility — Engine version mismatches and compatibility