inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories. launches in April 2026

Launching in April 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC/Mac (via Steam), inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories. is a simulation game where you experience life through the lens of running a small convenience store in 1990s Japan. Publisher Beep Japan and developer Nagai Industries revealed the game focuses on narrative and everyday interactions.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

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inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a relaxing simulation game where you run a small convenience store in the early 1990s. You’ll stock shelves, chat with customers, and discover how your choices can affect their lives. It’s a game focused on everyday stories and meaningful interactions.

Experience the heartwarming stories and unexpected connections found within the everyday life of a convenience store worker. Meet a memorable group of people and witness how their lives intersect against the backdrop of beautifully recreated early 1990s Japan.

I’m really excited about inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories! It sounds like a super chill and thoughtful game where you play as Makoto, a college student who’s stepping in to help her aunt run a small convenience store. It’s a single-player experience, and from what I’ve heard, it’s more about soaking in the atmosphere and story than fast-paced action.

As you play, you’ll develop your own methods for running the store and discover how your daily choices impact your customers’ lives.

You’ll get to know what each customer likes to buy and tailor your service to them, ensuring they have a great shopping experience.

strong>Key Features

  • A relaxing, narrative-driven experience focused on character stories and dialogue interaction;
  • A diverse cast of characters with their own distinct personalities, buying habits, and little quirks that make each encounter memorable;
  • A variety of accessible mini-games, carefully recreating a store clerk’s daily routine (restock products, make phone calls, scan goods, and checkout your customers);
  • An authentic, beautifully-rendered konbini with a nostalgic feel of the early 1990s;
  • A branching storyline with multiple dialogue options, offering deep conversational experience;
  • An ASMR sound designed to compliment your playtime with sensations of calm and solace.

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Window Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvnvdI3dc5E

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2025-11-12 02:49