THE TALKIE - Interactive Story

Sideways Interactive

Contains adsIn-app purchases

About this game

🎥 Dive into an immersive adventure filled with mystery, emotion, and impossible choices.

Welcome to THE TALKIE, a unique narrative experience blending the intensity of a film, the depth of a novel, and the interactivity of a video game. Step into a gripping thriller where every choice matters and every conversation can change a life.

🤓 You play as Jacob King, a novelist shattered by the tragic loss of his pregnant wife in a devastating car accident. Consumed by grief and isolation, Jacob struggles to rebuild his life… until the day he discovers an old walkie-talkie buried in his backyard.

Then he hears her voice.

Sarah.

A frightened young woman living through mysterious and dangerous events. But there’s one impossible detail:

Sarah claims she’s speaking from 1988.

As their connection grows stronger, Jacob becomes entangled in a haunting mystery that transcends time itself. Together, they uncover buried secrets, hidden truths, and choices that could alter the fate of multiple lives forever.

Every decision pulls you deeper into a suspenseful journey filled with twists, emotion, and moral dilemmas.

Main Features 💡

✨ 🌟 A gripping interactive story: Your choices shape the narrative, relationships, and ending.
🎨 Stunning visuals: Nearly 200 handcrafted illustrations bring every scene to life.
🎶 Immersive soundtrack: Over 40 emotional music tracks, sound effects, and voice acting enhance the experience.
🌧️ Cinematic special effects: Rain, snow, lighting, and environmental effects deepen immersion.
🔀 Multiple branching paths: Replay the story to discover hidden scenes, alternate outcomes, and new secrets.
⚖️ Meaningful choices: Face difficult moral decisions with real emotional consequences.

THE TALKIE is more than a game. It’s an emotional interactive thriller where every choice matters and every moment pulls you deeper into the mystery.

“With beautiful character writing and suspense that never lets go, this is an indie narrative experience that deserves to be discovered.” — Geeks Lands

THE TALKIE is one of the highest-rated interactive stories on Google Play, praised by thousands of players for its emotional storytelling, unforgettable characters, and addictive suspense.

Why players love THE TALKIE 🌐

📖 A powerful story: A unique blend of thriller, suspense, mystery, and drama.
🔀 High replayability: Discover new story paths and hidden truths with every playthrough.
🎵 Atmospheric soundtrack: Over 40 immersive tracks create a cinematic experience.
🎨 Rich presentation: Nearly 200 illustrations and dynamic visual effects.
💔 Emotional impact: Difficult choices and moral dilemmas create unforgettable moments.
🧩 Non-linear storytelling: Your decisions shape your personal journey through the mystery.

Download THE TALKIE today… and discover how far you’re willing to go.

Ratings and reviews

I only just finished the prologue and I already love this game! The artwork is incredible, I love the sound effects. and there aren't any ads except when you run out of tickets. 5/5 stars highly recommend! (Edit) I just finished the whole story and, Oh... My... God! It was an awesome story. I ended up paying for the no ads cause I was running out of tickets quickly but other than that this is the BEST CYOA game I've ever played/read. Please make more games like this!

This isn't really a game, but a visual novel. "Choices" don't really affect the story. After the prologue, you don't have to pay, but I chose the $4.99 for to open the whole story now. I watched Well worth it - no more than a book on a reading app. After the tragic beginning, I almost wanted to quit, but I was too interested in what was going to happen next. Glad I kept going. Great story. Well written. Very much enjoyed it. Loved the ending.

While well written and overall engaging, I didn't find the story to have a very compelling conclusion. I thought it was a bit silly in how everything played out. I guess I was hoping for something a little more interesting than what ultimately occurred. I do wish that the answers did a little more, because it felt like you could click whatever and get the same response. Kind of redundant. But it was compelling enough for me to complete, so there's that.

What’s new

Bug fixes