Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel

Buy89%

Very Positive · 2k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Steam Deck Verified
  • Windows
  • macOS

Gentle Troll Entertainment · Singleplayer · Jun 20, 2024

Player review score
89%
Very Positive
Price
$8.99−50%
Lowest ever
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
49
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
6
Full audio0 of 6
Subtitles6 of 6

Should I buy Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 203 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 77 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Characters: 34 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Difficulty: 16 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 2k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise40% are divided10% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
203 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The first couple of hours take their time introducing everything, but once the story starts building, I genuinely didn't want to stop playing.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
77 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I usually enjoy exploration games, but I never felt like I was missing out because the characters tell their stories so well that it feels like you experienced the adventures alongside them.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
34 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I cannot give the character design enough justice; however, Fable was my favorite character, seconded by Tia.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
27 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The sound completes this aesthetic; nothing major, but the sound effects have enough variety to keep you glued to the screen.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
25 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The visuals were stunning and very well thought out; they bring enough variety to keep you engaged.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story203 reviews
Gameplay77 reviews
Characters34 reviews
Audio27 reviews
Graphics25 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface
80% still recommend
Controls
67% still recommend
Steam Deck
100% still recommend
Combat
67% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty
56% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Save Anytime
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Lowest ever recorded
$8.99$17.99−50%

That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.

9 points recordedtoday · $8.99

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