Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel

Released: Jun 20, 2024
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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 23:16 GMT

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20 Jul 2026Developer post
Tavern Talk is 45% off - save up to 60% with our bundles
Dear Innkeepers! today starts " Games forgend in Germany " with a showcase, broadcasts and a big sale! Together with other awesome games Tavern Talk is part of the sale with a 45% discount - save even bigger with up to 60% with our bundles! If you want to support the indie devs f
25 Jun 2026Developer post
Tavern Talk is 45% off
Dear Innkeepers! the Summer Sale is here and Tavern Talk is in a big discount with 45% off - save eve more with our bundles ! We offer all stories now in one bundle! 😉 Get both our visual novels Tavern Talk 2 and the prequel Tavern Talk 2: Dreamwalker for a special price. In Tav
09 Jun 2026Developer post
Tavern Talk is in a big discount with 45% off to celebrate the prequel's release
Dear Innkeepers! Tavern Talk is in a big discount with 45% off to celebrate the prequel's release! We’re so excited for you to finally experience Dreamwalker, and we can’t wait to hear what you think as you dive into this new adventure today. Take a seat and get to work in your t
28 May 2026Developer post
French language update out now!
Bonjour Innkeeper! For all our French speaking friends - the French language update is out now! Enjoy Tavern Talk with a big discount of 45% and play the game that comes in six languages: English, German, French, Japanese, simplified Chinese, Korean. And Tavern Talk is part of Th
21 May 2026Developer post
We celebrate our friends' release of Coffee Talk Tokyo with a 10% off bundle!
Dear Innkeepers! Every one of you loves emotional and cozy visual novels - and so do we. Together with our friends from Chorus Worldwide Games and Toge Productions, we celebrate the release of Coffee Talk Tokyo with our joint Cozy Talk bundle , which includes both games. Now in o
14 May 2026Developer post
Tavern Talk gets a physical Nintendo Switch release w/ Strictly Limited
Dear Innkeeper! We are insanely happy to announce that Tavern Talk is getting its very first physical Nintendo Switch release. The Complete Edition, including the game DLCs Tempest Tantrum and Pirate Palooza, is the definitive version of our beloved cozy fantasy visual novel. We
Dear Innkeeper!
We are insanely happy to announce that Tavern Talk is getting its very first physical Nintendo Switch release. The Complete Edition, including the game DLCs Tempest Tantrum and Pirate Palooza, is the definitive version of our beloved cozy fantasy visual novel.
We have collaborated with Strictly Limited to bring it to cartridge this fall -including the French localization update that's scheduled for all platforms by the end of May.
We have three editions coming up (all details below):

1. The standard Limited Edition with no extras, just the cartridge.

2. A Deluxe Edition featuring a ton of collectible items alongside the limited cartridge.

Among other magnificent merch, it includes an amazing dice scroll displaying the Map of Phesoa on its flap, our most-downloaded free product on itch.io to date.
It also boasts the first-time print of the extended edition of the Lorebook (88 pages), our number one community fave non-game DLC.

3. A No Game Deluxe Edition: "just" the above pile of merch without the limited Switch cartridge. Perfect for everyone who already owns the game. 👀
Pre-orders are now available from Strictly Limited exclusively for a limited time only!
With the Tavern Talk Complete Edition, fans and collectors can finally experience the complete adventure physically on Nintendo Switch, including all released in-game content updates and the DLCs Tempest Tantrum and Pirate Palooza –all on cartridge.
Limited Edition
The Limited Edition includes the main game with both game DLCs, Tempest Tantrum and Pirate Palooza, directly on the cartridge:
The story DLC Tempest Tantrum features a brand-new post-game storyline, a new character, familiar recipes, quests, and multiple endings.
Costume Pack Pirate Palooza features pirate-themed outfits for Melli and Zephir.
Deluxe Edition
Nintendo Switch Game + Printed Manual
Deluxe Edition Box (serialized)
Extended Lorebook (first time in print!)
Original Soundtrack
Dice Scroll featuring the Map of Phesoa
Sticker Sheet
A3 Poster
No Game Edition
The No Game Edition includes all collectible items from the Deluxe Edition without the Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch on cartridge. It's the perfect choice for you if you already own the game and have little interest in a physical Switch cartridge.
Excited? Preorder now!
We hope this makes all Tavern Talk fans happy!
Let us know what you think!
Your Gentle Trolls
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12 May 2026Developer post
Tavern Talk full game out now on Itch
Dear Innkeeper, we just released Tavern Talk on Itch ! Grab the DRM free version now or go all-in and get the full bundle for under $15 including the story DLC Tempest Tantrum and the costume DLC Pirate Palooza . Of course, the game is also available in six languages: English, Ge
Dear Innkeeper,
we just released Tavern Talk on Itch!
Grab the DRM free version now or go all-in and get the full bundle for under $15 including the story DLC Tempest Tantrum and the costume DLC Pirate Palooza.
Of course, the game is also available in six languages: English, German, Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese. We're excited to announce that French will follow suit in roughly 2 weeks on May 28th!
Save extra with our bundle
Alongside the main game we released the story DLC "Tempest Tantrum" and the costume pack "Pirate Palooza". We've bundled them up with the base game in a hot itch.io launch sale at 45% off for your convenience:
Tavern Talk itch.io Launch Sale by Gentle Troll - itch.io
More FREE stuff on Itch
If you are interested, you can also get more cool - and also FREE - stuff from Tavern Talk on our game dev page on Itch: Gentle Troll - itch.io:
The "Map of Phesoa"
The short story "A Study in Fairy Dust"
Phesoan Bestiary
Phesoan Treasury
Have fun and maybe follow us on Itch as well to get free items and the hottest news about our other projects!
Cheers!
Your Gentle Trolls
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14 Apr 2026Developer post
French language update coming May 28th & the game is 40% off
Dear Innkeepers... ...and French-speaking fans! We've heard your voices, and we will make it happen: Tavern Talk gets a French language update on May 28th! That's a mere 6 weeks away. We've put up a nice announcement video for you to enjoy and share the joy: View game page First
01 Apr 2026Developer post
Free Among Us Update comes back this April
Dear Innkeepers, the Among Us crew is coming back this April to run wild again in the Wayfarer's Inn with this free content update for Tavern Talk ! Until the end of April, some screens and events will look-... a bit different thanks to the Among Us crew - watch out for the bell
19 Mar 2026Developer post
Tavern Talk Lofi EP is coming and more insights about music!
Dear Innkeeper, with the Spring Sale just starting we have great news for you as we are working on something new! Tavern Talk is 40% off and with our different bundles you can save big with up to 66% - so if you play our game, let us know and consider leaving a review! View game
11 Mar 2026Developer post
Tavern Talk is part of Curious Odyssey
Dear Innkeeper! Tavern Talk is part of the Curious Odyssey event! Let's have a look at all the awesome indie games, play their demos and watch their broadcasts. In our prerecorded stream Quincy from Quincy's Tavern plays the demo and talks about our game. View game page If you pl
06 Mar 2026Developer post
TAVERN TALK is part of Women's Day Sale - save up to 66%
Dear Innkeepers! we are so happy to be a part of this year's Women's Day Sale together with other awesome indie studios!💜 Check out all the games made by women and other gender-marginalized developers , play their demos and save money while buying discounted games. And please co
23 Feb 2026Developer post
Tavern Talk 40% off & localized demo of Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker is here
Dear Innkeeper! Tavern Talk is 40% off Tavern Talk , its DLC and its bundles are in a huge discount during Steam Next Fest - save up to 66%! Play the innkeeper, mix your guests magical drinks and consider leaving a review for Tavern Talk - that helps us devs a lot to! Are you rea
Dear Innkeeper!
Tavern Talk is 40% off
Tavern Talk, its DLC and its bundles are in a huge discount during Steam Next Fest - save up to 66%!
Play the innkeeper, mix your guests magical drinks and consider leaving a review for Tavern Talk - that helps us devs a lot to!
Are you ready to embark on a new adventure?
Then set your sails and play our new demo of Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker and consider leaving a review! 😊
The demo comes in five languages: English, German, French, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
View game page
What’s in it for you?
Play the tavern owner, listen to your patrons' stories, mix them magical drinks, forge them quests, and make meaningful choices!
With Dreamwalker we bring you an even more exciting and varied gameplay compared to the original game:
We fully overhauled the drink mixing system
More challenge and more choice
More variety in recipes and drink orders
We also improved the quest making
Several quests can be forged simultaneously
View game page
More awesome features
With a successful Kickstarter campaign and several stretch goals met, we can add more awesome features to the game:
Animated intro cutscene with a professional voice-over for the narrator and tavernkeep of the Drowsy Dragon spoken by Cyrus, the voice actor of Ares, Theseus, and Dionysus from Hades I and II.
Lorepage for the in-game journal that offers information related to the many themes found in Dreamwalker, like the star signs, the cosmology, the draconic pantheon, and the calendar.
Decoration mode that lets you swap interior items, customizing your tavern background. Spot the missing ones, which can be unlocked by playing other branches of the narrative.
We are so excited to get you on board for our new visual novel and share more insights and details in the next weeks.
See you soon in the Drowsy Dragon!
Your Gentle Trolls!
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06 Feb 2026Developer post
Dreamwalker tavernkeep gets a voice known from Hades I and II!
Dear Tavernkeepers, Yes, it's true: Cyrus Nemati will voice the narrator and tavernkeep of the Drowsy Dragon in the intro cutscene of Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker . He is known from Hades I & II, where he voices Ares, Theseus, and Dionysus . This was made possible by the
27 Jan 2026Developer post
New demo live for Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker & Kickstarter starts now!
Dear Innkeeper! Great news today - we have launched a new demo for our upcoming visual novel Talk Stories: Dreamwalker and our Kickstarter is live ! Play the demo and consider leabing a review: Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker Demo on Steam Our Kickstarter campaign is also live a
21 Jan 2026Developer post
Kickstarter launch date 🚀 & special guest
Dear Adventurer! We've been silently preparing the Kickstarter campaign for our upcoming visual novel, and now it's finally time to share an exciting announcement ! The Kickstarter campaign of Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker will launch next week on Tuesday, January 27th , aroun
Dear Adventurer!
We've been silently preparing the Kickstarter campaign for our upcoming visual novel, and now it's finally time to share an exciting announcement!
The Kickstarter campaign of Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker will launch next week on Tuesday, January 27th, around 5 pm CET – 11 am EST – 8 am PST! 🚀
if our Kickstarter gets funded, we will invite a very special guest to lend their voice to our narrator and tavernkeep of the Drowsy Dragon – our dear friend Cyrus Nemati, founder of indie development team Little Bat Games which made Vampire Therapist, but also the voice of Ares, Theseus, and Dionysus from Hades I & II.
We would be over delighted, if we are able to welcome Cyrus on this adventurous journey through the mysterious and fantastical lands of Asteria, here in Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker.
Let's hear his message for our campaign:
View game pageTo make this happen, you can follow our Kickstarter right now and be among the first to be notified about a few extra special things you wouldn't want to miss...
... like some special early bird tiers with additional discounts than the regular ones? Well, you can, and here is how in three easy steps:
Follow the campaign
Take a screenshot showing you've followed
Reply by Monday, 10 am CET to [email protected], and attach the screenshot.
Also, we have a very pretty Thank-You postcard with a gold foil finish waiting for the first 200 backers to support the campaign on launch on any tier containing a game key (Novice tier and up).
We would not have made it this far without the relentless support of this great community and the warm shoulders of developer friends like Cyrus to steady us within the turbulent waters of the Indie Sea.
We are very grateful for this opportunity and look forward to bring the Kickstarter campaign for Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker into the best position to launch.
See you soon at the Drowsy Dragon,
Your Gentle Trolls
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09 Jan 2026Developer post
Tavern Talk 40% off 💝 Save up to 66% with bundles! 🤩
Dear Innkeepers! The new year is here to stay. Fact! And Tavern Talk is hitting its first 40% discount ever to celebrate. Also, fact! Even more facts: All of its DLCs are 25% off, and our juicy bundles let you save up to 66% on all items – for example, by grabbing the Dragon's Ho
18 Dec 2025Developer post
Tavern Talk 35% off💝Follow our new Kickstarter! 👀
Dear Innkeepers! This year was a tough ride. We learned so many things, overcame many hurdles and announced a new game! Now it's time to celebrate the success with the Steam Winter Sale! Still haven't played Tavern Talk yet? Grab it while the discount of 35% is still hot! All DLC
08 Dec 2025Developer post
We are part of Choose Wisely Festival & offer bundle discounts up to 65%
Dear Innkeepers! Tavern Talk and Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker are part of the Choose Wisely Festival together with many other amazing narrative games! During the festival we offer heavy discounts for our bundles ! The Tavern Talk: Story Edition comes with the DLC Tavern Talk:
18 Nov 2025Developer post
Follow our new Kickstarter! 👀 We are part of the Cozy Quest! 🥰
Follow the Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker Kickstarter now! The Kickstarter pre-campaign page for Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker is now live and you can already help unlock pre-campaign stretch goals! Just as with our original Kickstarter, this campaign will eventually provide

Updates & announcements

Dear Innkeepers!

Save up to 40 %

View game pageSave up to 42%

Dear Innkeepers!

Dear Innkeepers!

Bonjour Innkeeper!

Save up to 66% with our bundles

Prequel coming June 9th - wishlist Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker

Dear Innkeepers!

Now in one bundle with 10% off: Tavern Talk x Coffee Talk Tokyo - get it here: Cozy Talk Bundle on Steam

Dear Innkeeper!

Limited Edition

Deluxe Edition

No Game Edition

Dear Innkeeper,

Save extra with our bundle

More FREE stuff on Itch

Dear Innkeepers...

First glimpse of the French version

Tavern Talk is 40% off

Wishlist our upcoming game and play the demo

Dear Innkeepers,

Twitch commands for this event available

Introducing Tavern Talk's new story expansion, coming SPRING 2026: "Tavern Talk: Love Shake"

Dear Innkeeper,

Tavern Talk Lofi EP is coming

More musical insights

Dear Innkeeper!

Dear Innkeepers!

Tavern Talk is 40% off

Save up to 66% with our bundles

Play the localized demo of our upcoming game

Dear Innkeeper!

Tavern Talk is 40% off

Are you ready to embark on a new adventure?

What’s in it for you?

More awesome features

Dear Tavernkeepers,

Dear Innkeeper!

Dear Innkeepers!

Wishlist our upcoming game

Follow the Dreamwalker Kickstarter

46% off with Tavern Talk: Story Edition

66% off with Tavern Talk: Dragon's Hoard Edition!

Dear Innkeepers!

Tavern Talk 35% off

Wishlist our upcoming game

Follow our new Kickstarter

Go over to Itch.io and grab a short story for FREE!

Dear Innkeepers!

Check out the Story Edition:

Check out the Complete Edition:

Check out the Dragon's Hoard Edition right now:

Celebrating Cozy Quest! 🥳