App Intel

THE TALKIE - Interactive Story

LiveSideways Interactive1 app · 251.7K installsAdventureFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $2.49 - $4.99 per itemcom.SidewaysInteractive.TheTalkie

Thrilling visual novel. Groundbreaking interactive story with gripping narrative

Alert me★ WatchOpen in Play ↗
Total installs
251,737
exact · Play shows 100,000+
Installs / day
—
measured after our second crawl (about a day)
Rating
4.7★
8.3K ratings · 278 reviews
Released
30 Dec 2021
4.8y ago
Last update
18 Sept 2026
v1.1 · 24d ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
245.9K309.4K372.9K436.5K500K11 Oct12 Oct12 Oct
245.9K309.4K372.9K436.5K500K11 Oct12 Oct12 Oct

Installs per day · last 90 days

Not enough history yet — check back tomorrow

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

Country data will be available soon.

We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

Top chart positions

Not in any tracked top chart.

App manifest

Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.

Manifest analysis reads only the required APK ranges. Base APK downloads may need separate device splits to install.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • Shares data with third parties App activity, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
  • Collects data Location, Financial info and 3 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

4 in 1 group
0 Sensitive1 Notable3 Routine
OtherNotable4

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
🎥 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.

What's new

9 new languages! The Talkie is now playable in German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic and Hebrew. • Smaller download • Display fixes

Growing in Adventure

Category →