Games like Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly

A visual novel where you brew drinks to influence fantasy characters' stories in a lo-fi, urban fantasy setting. You mix ingredients and create latte art to change lives.

97% positive from 1,068 · 2023 · Steam Deck Verified · $14.99 $7.49 -50% · Lowest ever $7.19 (2026-04-13)

ConversationRelaxing Pixel GraphicsInteractive FictionVisual Novel Atmospheric

Six games like Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly

Coffee Talk

95% positive from 12,395 reviews202039% finish itDeck Verified

A narrative visual novel where players serve drinks to solve customer problems. It features branching stories and a relaxing, jazzy atmosphere.

What players likedPlayers describe Coffee Talk as a cozy visual novel with engaging stories and characters, praised for its relaxing atmosphere, pixel art, and relatable themes.

The catchThere are no dialogue choices, so you mostly read and occasionally click a drink.

Both are tagged Conversation, Relaxing and Atmospheric.

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Subsurface Circular

94% positive from 1,931 reviews201719% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, narrative-driven adventure game where players collect words to solve dialogue puzzles. It features a unique vocabulary inventory and a detective story feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging, narrative-heavy sci-fi mystery with well-written dialogue, often compared to a "Thomas Was Alone" sequel.

The catchChoices barely change anything and the ending arrives rushed and abrupt.

Both are tagged Conversation, Visual Novel and Casual.

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Locke(d)

93% positive from 1,102 reviews202372% finish it

A short, linear visual novel with point-and-click elements, featuring atmospheric mystery and dialogue. It's a ~30-minute reading experience inspired by John Locke.

What players likedPlayers praise its atmospheric, dialogue-driven philosophical horror, akin to a sci-fi visual novel.

The catchChoices change nothing, leaving a short passive read rather than an interactive game.

Both are tagged Conversation, Visual Novel and Casual.

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Durka Simulator

94% positive from 1,691 reviews20231% finish it

A humorous visual novel about saving a universe with friends and a truth stone. Features custom characters and Steam Workshop support.

The catchEnglish language support was removed in an update, leaving the game Russian only.

Both are tagged Conversation and Visual Novel.

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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged

95% positive from 1,274 reviews202437% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game featuring a globe-trotting mystery with fully voiced characters and challenging puzzles. Players explore exotic locations, solve riddles, and uncover conspiracies.

What players likedPlayers praise the beautiful remaster of this classic point-and-click adventure, which looks and feels like their nostalgic memories.

The catchSlow pacing with drawn-out, hard-to-skip animations

Both are tagged Conversation, Casual and Adventure.

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Crimson Snow (2023)

95% positive from 1,517 reviews20235% finish itDeck Playable

Story-driven horror game. Survive a Christmas night stalker through choices and hiding, with a festive yet terrifying atmosphere.

What players likedPlayers praise the unique experience of being the object of a girl's intense obsession, a central mechanic unlike other games.

The catchConstant stuttering and frame drops show up even on high end hardware.

Both are tagged Conversation and Adventure.

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More about Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly

What players liked

Players praise its relaxing, well-written story and engaging characters, feeling like a natural extension of the first game.

The catch

It retreads the first game with duller writing and conversations that drag on.

Reviews: 97% positive from 1,068
Released: 2023
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $14.99 $7.49 -50% · Lowest ever $7.19 (2026-04-13)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 1,068 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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