Influencer/press demo access for D&D inspired visual novel “Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker” available now before public launch

Gentle Troll, the developers behind D&D inspired visual novel indie hit Tavern Talk (rated 80 on metacritic, and over 1,500 Steam reviews!), are now offering early access for press and influencers to the demo of their upcoming game - [Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker] before the demo will be publicly released on Steam next week.

The new demo includes around 30 minutes of gameplay from the start of the story, and introduces 4 characters and drinks to brew!

Taking place 36 years before Tavern Talk, experience an all new story and cast of characters. Meet adventurers and alter their fates by mixing them magical drinks; gather rumours and turn them into quests; all in an attempt to stop dreams from twisting into nightmares.

press@futurefriendsgames.com

About Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker
You find yourself in a little, bleary portside town… and get to work! Welcome Tavernkeep, to the Drowsy Dragon, a cosy seaside tavern that you call home.

Your speciality lies in mixing magic fate-altering drinks for your patrons - be it mean mercenaries, savvy sailors or ambitious adventurers. You can also turn the rumours you hear at work into quests for your patrons!

Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker Features:

  • The Drowsy Dragon is home to a colourful cast of characters inspired by TTRPGs. Get to know their unique personalities, and help decide where their story goes.

  • A new story within Asteria, set 36 years before the events of Tavern Talk

  • Serve a menu of magical, fate altering drinks to your patrons, but choose carefully, as there’s more than one solution!

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

  • Have fun with a refinement of the original game’s mechanics to have a dash of a challenge.

  • Discover 3 unique endings as you attempt to stop dreams from twisting into nightmares!

  • Immersive reading experience of at least 6 hours on your first play-through.

17. Juli 2025, von Thore Varga