Games like Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel

A coffee-brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulation.

"Beacon Pines is a single-player mystery visual novel game with an intriguing story set in a mysterious book. As the reader and main character Luka, you'll uncover hidden truths, make friends, and collect golden charms with engraved words that can change the course of fate. The Chronicle, an interactive story tree, allows you to navigate turning points and alter the story's outcome."

In VA-11 Hall-A, you play as a bartender in a cyberpunk setting, serving drinks to a diverse cast of characters while uncovering a captivating story through dialogue-based encounters. Mix drinks, manage your income, and maintain the bar to build relationships and reveal the world's secrets. This unique visual novel combines engaging storytelling with bartending gameplay for a one-of-a-kind experience.

In "The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood" , players step into the role of Fortuna, a Witch returning to her coven after a 200-year-long exile. Through Tarot-inspired card creation and divination, you'll explore the pasts and futures of your fellow Witches and navigate a political plot that will determine the fate of the Cosmic Witch society. This thought-provoking narrative experience delves into themes of identity, community, and personal responsibility within a hand-crafted universe.

In an alternate history Europe, you run “The Nightcap,” the last speakeasy where mixing drinks and uncovering secrets go hand in hand. As a detective bartender, you listen to diverse patrons—from wealthy dandies to crooked cops—and navigate their twisted schemes. Engage with 20 unique characters across five cases to save your bar and unravel a deep mystery.

Afterparty is a single-player mystery action game with an intriguing story, good mechanics, marvelous graphics, and phenomenal music. As Milo and Lola, recently deceased best friends, you'll explore an interconnected underworld, outdrink demons, and uncover the mystery of your damnation. With an intelligent conversation system, varied libations, and a spectacular atmosphere, Afterparty delivers a memorable and highly emotional experience, despite some grinding and bugs.

In "Arcadia Fallen," a visual novel adventure, players uncover a mystical world of arcane magic and ancient prophecies. As a young scholar, they must navigate complex relationships and make difficult decisions that will impact the fate of Arcadia. Featuring stunning hand-drawn artwork and an engaging narrative, this immersive game offers a rich and unforgettable experience.

"Wylde Flowers" is a life simulation game where you play as a young person returning to their family's farm and magic shop in a small town. Discover the secrets of your ancestors, form relationships with the townspeople, and manage your farm and shop to keep the business thriving. Immerse yourself in a charming world filled with diverse characters and magical realism elements.

Led by her new friend, Misfortune ventures in a quest to find Eternal Happiness.

"The Crown of Leaves" is a visually striking hybrid of non-kinetic visual novel and point-n-click adventure. Players follow the story of Roui, a resilient city dandy who returns to his rural homeland, Latori, after a failure. Struggling with local mystical beliefs and seeking a way back to his old life, Roui's fate becomes intertwined with a prosperous order, leading to mystical riddles, ghosts, and beasts. Handcrafted illustrations and original music enhance the immersive atmosphere in this intriguing debut game.