- Game: Coffee Talk Tokyo
- Developer: Chorus Worldwide Games and Toge Productions
- Publisher: Chorus Worldwide Games
- Genre: Visual Novel, Indie, Simulation
- Review Platform: Steam
- Release Date: 21st May 2026
Author’s Note: A game key for Coffee Talk Tokyo was kindly provided by Chorus Worldwide Games
The teams behind the popular Coffee Talk games, Chorus Worldwide Games and Toge Productions, are back with their latest instalment to the series, Coffee Talk Tokyo!
This new narrative experience is based upon a late night cafe located in modern day Tokyo. Players will take on the role of the cafe’s barista, serving a variety of drinks to customers, who are made up of a mixture of yokai and humans. As you make your way through the game, you find yourself having in-depth and meaningful conversations with customers, making drinks, building relationships and influencing outcomes with various characters. Coffee Talk Tokyo is a game that focuses on connection with others, change and personal growth.
If you are new to the Coffee Talk game series, you don’t have to worry about needing to play any of the previous games. You can simply jump straight into Coffee Talk Tokyo. For those who have played any of the previous games, you’ll be greeted with the signature cosy atmosphere accompanied by the character driven storytelling. All of this and more while in a new city and with a brand new and exciting cast!
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What’s New for Coffee Talk Tokyo?
Of course, there is so much to explore through this charming visual novel experience, however, here are some of the features that are new and exciting for the next game in the Coffee Talk series:
- Brand new Tokyo setting
- Eleven new characters make up the cast of the game, which are all inspired by Japanese mythology and culture
- An expanding drink brewing system. This includes new ingredients and iced drinks for the first time
- Stencil based latte art!
- Improved and updated Tomodachill system. This included hashtags that will unlock additional content and story beats
- The removal of the Lost and Found system, which was previously featured in Coffee Talk 2
Coffee Talk Tokyo also has many achievements for players to discover as they work through the game’s story. There are a total of forty-four to uncover, which are broken down into the following:
- 44 Total achievements
- 34 are story related
- 10 are options
- 22 additional hidden achievements
Playtime and Completion
While on the topic of achievements, you might be wondering how long it takes to complete Coffee Talk Tokyo. Well, it depends in a way.
The main story will take between eight and nine hours to complete. For a full 100% completion of the game, you are looking at around twenty hours to complete the game. Do keep in mind that your choices can vary the outcomes and endings, and multiple playthroughs would be required to fully complete the Coffee Talk Tokyo experience.
Coffee Talk Tokyo: Launch Date & Platforms
Coffee Talk Tokyo launches worldwide on 21st May 2026. The game will launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch consoles. A demo is currently available, which introduces players to the new cafe and some of the new cast members, as well as the relaxing lo-fi soundtrack.
Additionally, a collector’s edition of the game will be available, which features the following:
- 10-track city pop album
- In-game digital artbook
- The Seattle Prologue Chapter
A New Barista Journey Awaits
This is my first time properly sitting down to play a Coffee Talk game. I’ve played a little bit in the past, but not all the way through. Now it’s time to change that, especially when I love narrative driven games and visual novels.
First things first, we need to choose our barista name and choose whether we are going to play through the Coffee Talk Tokyo story or jump into Endless mode. This allows you to either Free Brew drinks or take on a challenge mode. Naturally, we are jumping into the main story.
Our first day focuses on establishing a bit of the backstory of Coffee Talk Tokyo. It’s a hot summer, and things aren’t completely going to plan. The coffee beans haven’t arrived, and the new refrigerator is still on its way however, you’re making the most of the situation alongside Vin. Before we can really get into anything, we are greeted with our first customer.
A curious traveller named Hendry from Seattle looking for somewhere to relax from the Tokyo heat. After a quick conversation and introduction, it was time to start making some drinks. While initially limited to what I could make and messing up, I started over and finally managed to make the right drink for Hendry.
Soon, we were introduced to Jun, a musician, as well as Fuku and Ayame. A peculiar ghostly exchange which felt surreal at the same time. Each of the three additional characters that I met during the first day was one of a kind. They had their stories to share, their ups and downs. Their ambitions. Knowing that it’s likely I’ll meet them again later on through Coffee Talk Tokyo and making more drinks based on their requests. Even at this early stage within the game, I’ve already found myself curious as to how certain situations the customers have talked about could play out and how I, as the barista, can play a part in them. Only time will tell, however. Onto the next few days of the story.
Now, as I dive deeper into the story of Coffee Talk Tokyo, more characters are introduced to us. Those from all walks of life with different perspectives and experiences from within the world. Hopes, dreams and reflections. Deeper and more meaningful conversations, as well as more light-hearted ones and sometimes some slightly heated conversations, all over a freshly made drink from your barista in training.
There’s something wholesome and heartwarming about making drinks for customers while helping them by discussing various troubles and tribulations they are experiencing. Of course, this is all while accompanied by a wonderfully relaxing lofi soundtrack in the game.
Yet, it doesn’t matter how old or young you are, you can always be down for a lovely hot or cold barista made drink!
Progressing day by day brings new introductions, new and returning characters, stories, happiness and sadness rolled into one, but between those there are a number of smaller details in the game that I only started to notice properly when I stopped to take in the different scenes. It’s the character’s personality, reflected through the outfits, personality and body language. Their passion for particular topics and their reaction to when you make their drinks. Even if it’s not quite right.
The vinyl records on the shelf, the fish tank, and the footsteps of passers-by in the window. The atmosphere within the coffee shop and just how cosy and welcoming it is are what help bring the stories of those who visit the coffee shop to life. Be it a regular customer or one who just stumbled upon the shop by chance.
I haven’t even mentioned about making drinks for customers or your mobile phone. So let’s start with the latter!
The mobile phone is the hub for several different things. Brewpad, Tomodachill 2.0 and a Spotify style app for controlling the in game music. Very easy to navigate and make your way around each of the apps. Brewpad is where the game documents every recipe you’ve crafted as you progress through the game. Broken down into its different variants and a good way to refresh your memory. The music app Shuffld allows you to simply shuffle through the soundtrack, and Tomodachill 2.0 is the new and improved social media app.
Diving deeper into Tomodachill 2.0, there are several sections which are easy to navigate, friends, stories and hashtags. This is a fun way of keeping up to date with various characters you meet and associate with. It also gives you some more insight into the things they like, hobbies and their personalities.
Making and crafting drinks is also incredibly easy. By using some trial and error and listening to what customers say in their requests nine times out of ten, you’ll get it right the first time. However, every drink you make, right or wrong, is still a drink you unlock and document in Brewpad.
While each drink does have a slight impact on how the customer reacts, it does mean that each playthrough can be unique. The addition of cold, iced drinks was an excellent idea, as was the free practice barista mode you can also play. I didn’t feel pressured to make each drink 100% correct, as, in a way, you’re learning on the go. Although, it does help in a way if you do make the drink correctly the first time. Regardless, it’s fun figuring out the numerous different drinks as you make your way through the game.
Final Thoughts
Overall though, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with Coffee Talk Tokyo. As someone who hasn’t really played the previous two games, that didn’t hinder my playthrough. In fact, it’s motivated me to take a look at both games again in the near future.
However, back to Coffee Talk Tokyo itself.
I’ve loved every moment I’ve spent with Coffee Talk Tokyo. The cast of characters is wonderful. You can really and truly understand them and their personalities while also helping them talk through their conversations about day to day life and things that may be troubling them. The pace of the story for me was spot on, and the game allows you to edit things like text speed and a fast-forward mode easily via the settings. As for the story line as a whole, it’s easy to follow and understand as well as identify the different characters easily.
At times, I really felt as though I could relate and connect with many of the lines the characters say. Building up a relationship over time and just being someone that they can talk to about life. That combined with the games’ overall ambience created through the coffee shop setting and the accompanying soundtrack. Truth be told, I’ve loved Coffee Talk Tokyo and can’t say I’ve run into anything that has dimmed or overshadowed my time playing. I can’t wait to go back and replay the game to see how my next playthrough plans out!
So, if you are new to the more narrative driven visual novel style of games, looking for a new game to chill with and explore or wanting to play your first ever Coffee Talk series game, then take a look at Coffee Talk Tokyo when it launches on 21st May 2026!
