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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Celeron 2.5ghz or equivalent Mémoire vive : 3 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.0 Support and 256 MB of RAM Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 1280x720 minimum resolution

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64bits Processeur : Core i3 2.5ghz or equivalent Mémoire vive : 3 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.0 Support and 256 MB of RAM Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 1280x720 minimum resolution

Talk to Strangers

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Released April 19, 2019
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (115 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 93 % · 477 reviews (« Very Positive »)
4,99€ 1,24€ -75%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players dive into tense conversations behind a shop counter, driving a strong 93 percent approval rating across 477 total reviews. Most spend between 2 to 10 hours chatting up visitors, with enthusiasm climbing even higher among those who invest past the 10-hour mark.

In-game

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« Billions and billions of us. Nobody knows anyone. Strangers make you happy. Strangers cut your heart. Occupying the same reality. We remained strangers. Even to ourselves. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« This game just sells itself really! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« o tanto que amo esse jogo vcs não entenderiam!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Very fun, nice story and graphics, interesting characters, for the price it's sold at - I think it's worth buying (even better on sale) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Super fun little indie game that deserves more recognition »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« i NEVER review games. this might be a top 50 all time for me. worth going in blind and getting weird. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« The dialogue feels disjointed and is nonsensical, making it hard to stay engaged or care. Feels like it's written by a sixteen year old. I do like the graphics though. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« It looks like the first game from a kid. It's not bad, but there are some things that could improve, like a tutorial that really explains how the game work and some other stuff. But it's promising. The art is nice too. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« what am i even selling???? i dont want to play as some conartist ahole, but thats what it feels like your only choices are 2/10 i lost on day 1 played it 2 more times... not a fan »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Stuff like this is just bloating the market. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The level of despondency is too high! Unfortunately playing this game the despondency scale fills up in real life and not in the game »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Great game but takes too long to 100% Unless you know every dialogue and save scum »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

In players' words

« Billions and billions of us. Nobody knows anyone. Strangers make you happy. Strangers cut your heart. Occupying the same reality. We remained strangers. Even to ourselves. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« The dialogue feels disjointed and is nonsensical, making it hard to stay engaged or care. Feels like it's written by a sixteen year old. I do like the graphics though. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This game just sells itself really! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« It looks like the first game from a kid. It's not bad, but there are some things that could improve, like a tutorial that really explains how the game work and some other stuff. But it's promising. The art is nice too. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« o tanto que amo esse jogo vcs não entenderiam!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« what am i even selling???? i dont want to play as some conartist ahole, but thats what it feels like your only choices are 2/10 i lost on day 1 played it 2 more times... not a fan »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Very fun, nice story and graphics, interesting characters, for the price it's sold at - I think it's worth buying (even better on sale) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Stuff like this is just bloating the market. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Super fun little indie game that deserves more recognition »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« The level of despondency is too high! Unfortunately playing this game the despondency scale fills up in real life and not in the game »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« i NEVER review games. this might be a top 50 all time for me. worth going in blind and getting weird. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Great game but takes too long to 100% Unless you know every dialogue and save scum »
👍 anonymous review · 11 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
Gameplay
73 % pos · n=84
Content / longevity
84 % pos · n=43
Story / writing
80 % pos · n=30
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=25
Value for money
100 % pos · n=10
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay8461914
Content / longevity433643
Story / writing302424
Graphics / art252302
Value for money101000
Audio / music5500
Stability / bugs4004
Interface / UX4004

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.3 h.

🪤 45 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
76 % (n=54)
2-10h
95 % (n=290)
10-25h
98 % (n=47)
>25h
100 % (n=9)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

11,1 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 37,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics win over the community, showing 61 positive mentions out of 84 total.
  • Overall content satisfies buyers, backed by 36 positive mentions out of 43.
  • Narrative elements hit the mark, highlighted by 24 positive mentions out of 30.
  • Visuals please the audience, securing 23 positive mentions out of 25.
  • Pricing feels entirely fair, reflected in 10 positive mentions out of 10.

Weaknesses

  • Some mechanical frustration surfaces, with 14 negative mentions out of 84.
  • Interface design draws complaints, seen in 4 negative mentions out of 4.
  • Technical issues occasionally disrupt sessions, cited in 4 negative mentions out of 4.

Who is it for?

Fans of narrative-driven casual simulations who enjoy brief, choice-heavy interactions with quirky characters will find plenty to love.

Is Talk to Strangers worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 93% of 477 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics win over the community, showing. Current price: 1,24€ (75% off).

Verdict

Talk to Strangers delivers a compelling simulation experience that keeps players engaged through multiple playthroughs. Minor interface and bug hurdles do little to derail what is overall a sharply designed indie title.

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