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Talk to Strangers is a game of everyday survival. Survive door to door conversations ranging from bizarre to mundane (in this order) while trying to sell products to strangers. But beware: nothing is what it seems in this neighborhood.
Talk to Strangers is a life sim, survival and casual game
developed by Post Mortem Pixels
and published by GrabTheGames.
Released on April 19th 2019 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 3 languages: English, Portuguese - Brazil and Russian.
It has received 391 reviews of which 364 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 1.49€ on Steam with a 70% discount, but you can find it for 0.33€ on K4G.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Celeron 2.5ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 Support and 256 MB of RAM
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Additional Notes: 1280x720 minimum resolution
MacOS
- OS: macOS High Sierra 10.13
- Processor: Core i3 2.5ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 Support and 256 MB of RAM
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Additional Notes: 1280x720 minimum resolution
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- Processor: Celeron 2.5ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 Support and 256 MB of RAM
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Additional Notes: 1280x720 minimum resolution
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Talk to Strangers is an unconventional narrative-driven indie experience developed by Post Mortem Pixels and published by GrabTheGames. The game takes a surprisingly mundane concept—working as a door-to-door salesperson—and transforms it into a strange, darkly humorous, and occasionally thought-provoking interactive story. Players step into the role of a struggling employee hired by the vaguely suspicious Sunny Morning company, whose job is to walk through a quiet neighborhood knocking on doors and attempting to sell an unspecified product to the people who live there. While the premise initially sounds simple, the game gradually reveals itself as a quirky social experiment where conversations with strangers can lead to absurd, awkward, and sometimes unsettling situations. The central gameplay loop revolves around visiting different houses throughout the day and engaging in conversations with whoever answers the door. Each interaction unfolds through a series of dialogue choices, allowing players to decide how the protagonist responds to the personalities they encounter. These choices affect the outcome of each conversation and determine whether a sale is successful or rejected. However, the system goes beyond basic persuasion mechanics. The protagonist has emotional stats that track factors such as anger, depression, and overall mental stability. Negative encounters, rude customers, or repeated rejection can push these meters into dangerous territory, creating a sense of psychological pressure that reflects the emotional toll of the job. The people players encounter behind each door are the real highlight of the game. Some residents are relatively normal and engage in polite conversation before deciding whether to buy the product. Others are far more unusual, introducing strange scenarios that turn the game’s otherwise mundane premise into something unpredictable. One moment you might be chatting with a bored homeowner who simply wants company, while the next moment you could be dealing with someone behaving in ways that feel surreal or absurd. The game’s writing thrives on this unpredictability, constantly shifting between humor, awkward social encounters, and bizarre narrative twists that make each door feel like a gamble. Despite its humorous tone, Talk to Strangers quietly explores themes related to social anxiety, isolation, and emotional exhaustion. The protagonist’s mental health meters reinforce the idea that constant rejection and uncomfortable conversations can wear a person down. This mechanic adds tension to even the simplest interactions, because players must carefully choose responses that maintain their composure while still attempting to make sales. Balancing financial success with emotional stability becomes a subtle but important part of the experience, turning each conversation into a small psychological challenge. In addition to managing conversations, players must also handle light financial management between workdays. Money earned from successful sales can be used to pay for motel rooms and purchase items that help stabilize the protagonist’s emotional condition. These resources allow players to recover from stressful encounters and prepare for the next day’s work. While these mechanics are relatively simple, they help reinforce the narrative theme of a person struggling to stay afloat while performing a difficult and emotionally draining job. One of the game’s most compelling aspects is its strong replay value. The story unfolds over the course of several in-game days, and the decisions made during conversations influence how events develop. Depending on the choices players make and how well they manage their emotional state, the game can conclude in a wide variety of ways. With dozens of different endings available, each playthrough has the potential to reveal new story elements or unexpected outcomes. Because individual runs are fairly short, players are encouraged to experiment with different dialogue options to see how events unfold under different circumstances. The visual presentation adopts a colorful, cartoon-like art style that complements the game’s quirky tone. Characters are illustrated with exaggerated expressions that help convey their personalities during conversations, while the neighborhood environments maintain a simple but effective design. This stylized approach allows the game to tackle strange or uncomfortable situations without becoming overly dark or unsettling. Instead, the visuals reinforce the comedic and surreal atmosphere that defines much of the experience. However, the game’s focus on dialogue-driven interactions also introduces some limitations. The mechanics are relatively straightforward, and much of the gameplay consists of selecting dialogue options during conversations. While the writing keeps these encounters interesting, players looking for more complex gameplay systems may find the experience somewhat repetitive after multiple playthroughs. Additionally, because many events revolve around short dialogue exchanges, some players may wish for deeper branching conversation trees or more varied mechanics. Even with these limitations, Talk to Strangers succeeds in delivering a memorable and distinctive narrative experience. Its unusual premise, unpredictable characters, and dark comedic tone create a game that stands out among more conventional story-driven titles. By transforming the awkward reality of door-to-door sales into a strange series of social encounters, the game captures the discomfort, humor, and unpredictability of interacting with strangers in a way that feels both entertaining and oddly relatable. Ultimately, Talk to Strangers is a small but clever indie game that uses simple mechanics to explore human interaction in an unusual way. It may not offer the depth of larger narrative adventures, but its quirky writing, multiple endings, and unusual premise make it an enjoyable experience for players who appreciate experimental storytelling and dialogue-driven gameplay. Rating: 8/10
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Have you ever wondered what goes on in the minds of old ladies and old men? No? Well, the author of this game wondered about it, and wondered so much that he made an entire game based on these thoughts. 10 out of 10 grandmothers
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What an incredible game that kept me immersed the entire time but also had a lot of depth and feelings in it!
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Talk To Strangers: The door to door salesman sim. Talk to Strangers puts you in the shoes of a door-to-door salesman working for “Sunny Morning.” What are you selling? Doesn’t really matter – most people won’t want it anyway. Your job is to figure out how to approach each person at their door while keeping your stress and mood in check. It’s a mix of strategy, guesswork, and a little bit of charm. You start each day in your motel, where you can grab items to help you relax or even rewind time. Then, it’s off into the neighborhood to knock on doors. Some people are easy to read: the sweet grandma likes small talk, while the stoner down the street probably just wants snacks. Others are trickier, and sometimes it’s impossible to make a sale if someone isn’t home. Luckily, the game only asks for a small quota, so you don’t feel crushed when things don’t go your way. Failure is part of the process and it actually helps too. Each mistake gives you tips for future runs, and with the short length and multiple endings, starting over doesn’t feel too bad. The writing is fun, the characters are quirky, and the overall vibe stays lighthearted – even when doors keep slamming in your face. All in all... Talk to Strangers is short, silly, and surprisingly charming. It won’t be anyone’s game of the year, but for the low price and all the different endings to chase, it’s well worth opening the door for.
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I failed my first play through! Lol this game is interesting, the characters are quirky and you never know when you might say the wrong thing. I will play through a couple more times and update my review. Seems like going for 100% will be annoying though
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Frequently Asked Questions
Talk to Strangers is currently priced at 1.49€ on Steam.
Talk to Strangers is currently available at a 70% discount. You can purchase it for 1.49€ on Steam.
Talk to Strangers received 364 positive votes out of a total of 391 achieving a rating of 8.60.
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Talk to Strangers was developed by Post Mortem Pixels and published by GrabTheGames.
Talk to Strangers is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Talk to Strangers is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Talk to Strangers is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Talk to Strangers is a single-player game.
Talk to Strangers does not currently offer any DLC.
Talk to Strangers does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Talk to Strangers does not support Steam Remote Play.
Talk to Strangers is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Talk to Strangers.
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Post Mortem Pixels
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