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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 SP1+ Processeur : 2.4 GHz or faster processor Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 512 MB display memory DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 600 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Stereo

Coffee Talk

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Released January 29, 2020
sample: 491 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 12,514 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 76/100 (Metacritic) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+16)
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Coffee Talk's narrative is its most striking feature, with a complex cast of characters and an engaging story that drives the game forward, as evidenced by the frequent appearance of keywords like 'personnages' and 'histoire'. The game's post-release reception supports this, with 92% positive reviews out of 491 sampled. Players who have invested time in the game tend to be very satisfied, with 98% of those who have played between 10-25 hours leaving positive reviews.

What it's about: Coffee Talk est un simulateur de barista et de conversations intimes, propose d'écouter les soucis bien modernes de personnages fantasy, et de les aider en leur servant une ou deux boissons chaudes.

In-game

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« Très bon concept de jeu qui est basiquement le métier dont on rêve tous une fois qu'on a fait un burn-out »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 6 h played11
« WE ALL YEARN FOR COMMUNITY AND THIRD SPACES. The cozy vibe is out so out of this world. The characters are great. The music is calming. The found family trope. Did not expect that nice twist! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 9 h played11
« Pour les personnes qui ont besoin d'une compagnie <3 (Ce jeu donne soif) »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 6 h played
« Un bon jeu dans la veine de VA-11 Hall-A, bonne Ost et des personnages sympathiques. Un peu de déjà vu dans les histoires, mais ça va. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 10 h played
« En vrai c'est pas le genre de jeu que vous cherchez... Mais c'est lui qui vous trouve quand vous en aviez besoin :3 »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 8 h played
« Un jeu chill où l'écriture et l'originalité sont liées ! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 5 h played
« Wanted a game with more talking/dialogue options. This game is fine and I get why others like it but personally just not for me. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played
« I tried to like this game. I really did... It's just not my cup of tea. I thought it would be a "Midnight Diner" coffee version. The espresso making game is cool. I just wish there was more of a choice than just making the wrong espresso. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played
« Couldn’t stand the character of Freya, the writer that inserts herself into every conversation so every conversation was a bit annoying. Not interesting enough to continue playing it. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« A piece of pretentious scribble about horned elves and cloven-hoofed dwarves »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« This dragged on so bad. I feel like this should have just been a regular VN without the coffee making part. It added no value to gameplay whatsoever. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« premier jeu de la saga Coffee Talk, cozy avec des personnages attachants et de magnifiques boissons »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played

In players' words

« Très bon concept de jeu qui est basiquement le métier dont on rêve tous une fois qu'on a fait un burn-out »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 6 h played11
« Wanted a game with more talking/dialogue options. This game is fine and I get why others like it but personally just not for me. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played
« WE ALL YEARN FOR COMMUNITY AND THIRD SPACES. The cozy vibe is out so out of this world. The characters are great. The music is calming. The found family trope. Did not expect that nice twist! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 9 h played11
« I tried to like this game. I really did... It's just not my cup of tea. I thought it would be a "Midnight Diner" coffee version. The espresso making game is cool. I just wish there was more of a choice than just making the wrong espresso. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played
« Pour les personnes qui ont besoin d'une compagnie <3 (Ce jeu donne soif) »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 6 h played
« Couldn’t stand the character of Freya, the writer that inserts herself into every conversation so every conversation was a bit annoying. Not interesting enough to continue playing it. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« Un bon jeu dans la veine de VA-11 Hall-A, bonne Ost et des personnages sympathiques. Un peu de déjà vu dans les histoires, mais ça va. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 10 h played
« A piece of pretentious scribble about horned elves and cloven-hoofed dwarves »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« En vrai c'est pas le genre de jeu que vous cherchez... Mais c'est lui qui vous trouve quand vous en aviez besoin :3 »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 8 h played
« This dragged on so bad. I feel like this should have just been a regular VN without the coffee making part. It added no value to gameplay whatsoever. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« Un jeu chill où l'écriture et l'originalité sont liées ! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 5 h played
« premier jeu de la saga Coffee Talk, cozy avec des personnages attachants et de magnifiques boissons »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=134
Gameplay
70 % pos · n=79
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=40
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=38
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=5
Value for money
20 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing134118313
Gameplay7955717
Audio / music404000
Graphics / art383701
Content / longevity5500
Value for money5113
Interface / UX3201
Stability / bugs1001
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.2 h.

<2h
35 % (n=20)
2-10h
93 % (n=325)
10-25h
98 % (n=133)
>25h
100 % (n=13)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2026 : 90% positive90AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 88% positive88JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94JulAug 2026 : 86% positive86Aug

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€5.43€7.51€9.59€11.67€13.75€6.39

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 13, 2026 · All-time low: €6.39 (Aug 13, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

6,4 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 37,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Storytelling is a significant strength, with 118 positive mentions out of 134, indicating a compelling narrative.
  • Graphics and audio are nearly universally praised, with 37 positive mentions out of 38 for graphics and 40 out of 40 for audio.
  • The game's relaxing and cozy atmosphere is a frequent point of praise, with keywords like 'détente', 'cozy', and 'relaxant' appearing often.

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay, while enjoyable for many, receives fewer positive mentions, with 55 positive out of 79, suggesting some players find it less engaging.
  • A few players have expressed disappointment, with the keyword 'déception' appearing 10 times, though this is a small fraction of total sentiment.

Who is it for?

Coffee Talk is suited for players seeking a relaxing, story-driven experience with a cozy atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy visual novels or are looking for a game to unwind with.

Is Coffee Talk worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 12,514 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Storytelling is a significant strength. Current price: 12,79€.

Verdict

Overall, Coffee Talk's strong narrative, pleasing visuals, and soothing audio make it a standout title, with its relaxing atmosphere and engaging story likely to appeal to fans of casual, story-driven games. Despite some minor drawbacks in gameplay, the overwhelming positive sentiment supports its appeal as a compelling and enjoyable experience.

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Coffee Talk: 92/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

personnages (20)histoire (20)jeu (20)détente (15)cozy (15)musique (10)déception (10)visual novel (9)relaxant (8)gameplay (7)ambiance (7)écriture (7)

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