Talk to Aya (2017)

Developer: Light
Publisher: Nekomura Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 33 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A low-pressure chat with a friendly anime character who responds to your typing in real time, with light surprises based on context.

casualcuteconversationalinteractive fictionrelaxingexperimentaltypingatmospheric

What players say

Players say Talk to Aya is a brief, keyword-driven chat game where you type to get scripted responses, not a real conversation. It lasts about ten minutes before repeating, and some mention a jumpscare when pressing V. Players wish it had more content and updates.

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