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

Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel lets you play as the owner of a magical tavern where the drinks you serve influence your patrons' destinies. Dive into a D&D-inspired story with over 20 unique characters and LGBTQ+ positive representation, featuring casual drink mixing, quest creation, and multiple endings. Experience an immersive, character-driven narrative filled with friendship, mystery, and fantasy.

"A Tavern for Tea" is a fantasy tea-brewing simulator and visual novel where you play as the owner of a tavern at the edge of the domain, serving tea to human and demon customers. With a heartwarming story, cute art, and a relaxing soundtrack, brew tea to fulfill your customers' needs and enjoy after-hours brewing with unlockable gallery items. The game offers a playtime of under 1 hour.

"Assemble With Care" is a narrative-driven game about restoring antiques and healing relationships in a sun-soaked town. Players, as globetrotting restorer Maria, complete meaningful puzzles to restore objects, meeting townsfolk and helping them reconnect through tactile gameplay, vibrant visuals, and powerful writing. The game features nostalgic charm with objects and music inspired by decades past.

In Soul Gambler, a modern adaptation of Goethe’s Faust, you play as Faust, selling your soul in installments for wish fulfillment. Your choices determine the story’s outcome through this interactive graphic novel, featuring comic book-style illustrations and environments. Will you maintain your soul or succumb to temptation?

"Paper Cages" is a horror game that explores the theme of mental health, with themes of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. The game tasks you with daily activities, personifying the idea of an "Archenemy" as internal struggles. With a focus on Personal themes, players must navigate these challenges with only a mouse and keyboard. For those interested in serious topic games, check out "Death and Taxes" by the same developers.

"The Yawhg" is a choose-your-own-adventure game where players prepare for the arrival of a ominous force, the Yawhg. Each action and decision made during the 14 days leading up to the Yawhg has consequences for the character's stats and the game's outcome. The game features multiple endings, encouraging replayability and different story paths.

"One Night Stand" is a visual novel that explores the aftermath of a one-night stand. The game puts you in the shoes of a character who wakes up next to a stranger, with no memory of the previous night. Through conversation and exploration, you must navigate the awkward situation and make choices that will determine the outcome of your one-night stand. With multiple endings and a focus on character development, "One Night Stand" is a thought-provoking and engaging game.

In "Paper Cages" , play as the Grim Reaper in an office job, deciding who lives or dies and affecting the world with your choices. Experience a narrative-based indie game similar to "Papers, Please" and "Beholder," with humor and existential dread as you climb the reaper career ladder. Personalize your office space, interact with coworkers, and try not to let the gravity of your responsibilities get to you. No information available about the release date or developer.

"Marie's Room" is a first-person exploration game where players delve into the past of the eponymous character. By interacting with objects and notes in Marie's childhood room, players uncover a gripping and emotional narrative about friendship, secrets, and growth. The game's distinctive pixel art style contributes to its nostalgic atmosphere, making for a poignant and immersive storytelling experience.