Yes, Telltale has produced some games that could be classified as visual novels, though they often incorporate elements of adventure and choice-driven gameplay.
In a way, they have some similarities, but overall, Telltale games are more like interactive story-driven adventures rather than traditional visual novels. They often focus on action and quick decision-making rather than the text-heavy and static nature of visual novels.
Telltale does create games that incorporate features similar to visual novels. Their titles often focus on story-driven experiences with rich narratives and decision-making.