Tavern Talk - A Cozy Visual Novel

Adventure· LGBTQ+· Visual Novel· Fantasy

Released Jun 2024

A cozy visual novel about running a tavern in a D&D-inspired fantasy! Gather rumors, serve magical drinks, and meet adventurers on a life-changing quest.

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $8.99 $17.99 −50%

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Evaluation

Tavern Talk launched on June 20, 2024 as a complete cozy visual novel and has received a steady stream of post-launch content from the developer. The first major paid addition was the Tempest Tantrum story DLC on November 12, 2024, adding over 3 hours of new narrative content. A second paid DLC, the Pirate Palooza costume pack, followed on November 12, 2025, alongside a new "Complete Edition" bundle. Between these releases, the developer shipped multiple free updates including Twitch integration (November 2024), a trinket gallery feature (February 2026), and recurring seasonal content like the April Among Us crossover event. Most recently, a French language update covering roughly 190,000 words shipped on May 28, 2026, and the game received a 45% discount on June 9, 2026 to celebrate the launch of a related prequel game, Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker. A physical Nintendo Switch release of the Complete Edition (bundling all DLCs) was also announced in May 2026 for fall 2026. All currently listed DLC items have been released, but the developer has maintained consistent engagement with the game across multiple content types over two years. The studio is also actively developing Dreamwalker, a standalone prequel, suggesting continued investment in the broader Tavern Talk universe. No statement has been made indicating that development on the base game has concluded.

Evidence

French language update released, adding support for ~190,000 words across the base game and story DLC Tempest Tantrum.

news post · May 28, 2026 source content shipped

high

Pirate Palooza costume pack DLC released; Complete Edition bundle launched.

news post · Nov 12, 2025 source content shipped

high

Content

8 of 8 released · no outstanding content

Released

Tavern Talk - Pirate Palooza (Costume Pack)

Nov 2025

Released

Tavern Talk - Tempest Tantrum (Story DLC)

Nov 2024

Media

Details

Developer

Gentle Troll Entertainment

Publisher

Gentle Troll Entertainment

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

LGBTQ+Visual Novel Fantasy Cozy Story Rich Interactive Fiction Choices Matter Multiple Endings Choose Your Own Adventure Dialogue Heavy Atmospheric Relaxing Emotional Hand-drawn 2D

About this game

What to Expect

This is not a management game!

🧝‍♀️ Play the tavern owner.
📜 D&D inspired story: Over 20 colorful characters.
🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ positive representation.
📖 At least 12h of immersive reading on your first play-through.
👀 Multiple endings.
🍹 Casual drink mixing & quest building.
🚫 No tavern management, no economy.
⚠️ Content warning. mentions of death, grief, and violence.

You Walk into A Tavern…

…and get to work! You are the owner of the Wayfarer’s Inn, a popular watering hole in the fantasy land of Asteria.

But you’re no ordinary barkeep. Be it a potion of seething fury or prancing swords, the drinks you serve can change your customer’s destiny forever. You can also turn the rumours you hear at work into intrepid quests for your patrons!

Befriend a colourful cast of adventurers as they brag about their latest triumph – or commiserate an utter failure. Whether it’s relaxation or a fresh thrill, you’re on hand to give each patron what they need.

Beyond the walls of this cosy tavern, a world-threatening danger is brewing. Every quest, rumour and conversation is intertwined with the ultimate fate of the land.

You will...

Find Your Family

The Wayfarer's Inn is a safe haven to a colourful cast of characters inspired by TTRPGs. Get to know their unique personalities, and help them find a place that feels like home.

Brew Up A Storm

Serve an ever-growing menu of magical drinks to your patrons, but choose carefully, as your choice will alter their fates.

Whip Up Some Quests

Gather rumours from the tavern-goers and use them to create quests for your adventurous guests.

Connect the Dots

Piece together the fragments in your little study and uncover the secrets of an ancient evil threatening the land.

Cherish the Space

As adventurers return from their mighty quests, they’ll bring back trinkets you can use to decorate your tavern. Your choices shape the snug interior of the Wayfarer’s Inn!

Page localized by LocQuest

Content Warning

Like in every good Pen & Paper campaign, Tavern Talk touches topics that may hit right in the feels. Please be aware that there will be mentions of death, grief and violence.