Talewarden: Riders of the New Day [DEMO]

This is a demo version!

You’ve answered our call. Now, you must find us. The journey awaits, Talewarden... 

We know you've always wanted to escape your world. That's why you turned on a game, to escape again. Soon, you were no longer in your room but in the desert of a desolate planet called Notoria. 

A home for wild Storms, giant creatures, gods, and voices from below and within your mind. A home for you and others who have fallen from other worlds.  

You will venture to discover why the sun never sets and to find the source of the eerie voice in your mind. In the end... You will have to choose between restoring time and finding a way to return.  

Join 7 forgotten artists, the Riders of the Night, who all came from different worlds. Gather around 10 campfires to talk, share hobbies, and influence their relationships. Their fate, love, and unfulfilled goals all lie in your hands. 

Find true love. Choose one of the three potential love interests, a loyal yet jealous soulmate. Each of them has their own unique story arc. 

Romanceable characters

Riders of the Night

Use a point-and-click mechanic to collect resources and interact with more than 30 queer-friendly side characters. Investigate locations and interview lone wanderers to solve the mysteries you encounter in the desert. 

Key features for full version

• A branching, character-focused narrative – Bond with your companions and shape their relationships to unlock multiple story events.  The choices you make and the affection you establish can lead to four distinct endings and over 30 epilogue variations. 

• A rich story – You have many mysteries to uncover. Why does the voice in your mind urge you to follow the roots? Why were you and your companions brought here from different worlds? What lies far to the west? And why does Daydra eat paper?   

• LGBTQ+ friendly cast - Talk with your companions around 10 campfires about art, escapism, and loneliness, to discover their unique backstories, and complete their loyalty quests. Give them gifts to boost or lower their affection level.   

• Romance – Choose one of three love interests: A sulky Sheriff, a blunt Storm Sailor, and an alien Librarian. Win their hearts, lead them away from destructive paths, and beware of their jealousy.   

• Inspect, Interview, Investigate - Use a point-and-click elements to inspect various locations and gather items. Interview characters to gain valuable information and investigate mysteries to reach a good or bad conclusion. 
• Over 65 backgrounds - Including 30 explorable locations that you can visit, as well as over 60 CGs. 
• Shape your character - Choose your pronouns and pick one of six hobbies. Each hobby matches one of your companion's interests and unlocks extra scenes. 

Trailer music: Confronting The Man In Black - Harvey Carman (CC BY 4.0)

Content warning for full version

Talewarden includes flashing images, inappropriate language, minor descriptions of harm and death, implications about suicide and toxic relationships. The story covers some dark themes and mentions partial nudity. 

If you enjoy our demo and would like to join us in our journey to complete the game, consider following us on Tiktok and Bluesky.