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As college student Makoto, run a small-town 1990s Japan convenience store, stocking shelves and meeting regulars with stories to share.
Released 30 Apr 2026
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inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy slice-of-life game about running a small-town convenience store, inspired by early 1990s Japan. Meet regulars, stock shelves, and watch quiet, everyday moments turn into meaningful stories.
Developed by Nagai Industries · Published by Nagai Industries, Beep Japan, Serenity Forge, Smilegate
You play as Makoto Hayakawa, a college student spending part of her summer working at a small-town convenience store inspired by early 1990s Japan. Between shifts, she explores the shop and its surroundings and learns about the people who visit.
Prepare the store by stocking and arranging products, tidying displays, ordering goods, and helping customers find items. During shifts, scan purchases at the register and handle simple shop tasks at a relaxed pace.
Conversations and choices about what to say or recommend introduce customers’ lives and neighborhood connections. The story unfolds over a series of shifts, with details to notice around the store and capsule toys to collect from its toy machine.
Many reviewers enjoy the shop’s warm atmosphere, detailed presentation, and calming sounds, along with the tactile routine of arranging and restocking products. Some also appreciate getting to know the recurring customers through their conversations and stories. A recurring criticism is that the short, story-led experience offers limited store management and ends without a freeplay mode; reviewers also differ on how engaging the writing and choices feel.
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy, narrative-driven slice-of-life game with light simulation elements, centered on human connection and everyday moments.
Play as Makoto Hayakawa, a college student spending her summer behind the counter of a small-town convenience store, in a colorful world inspired by early 1990s Japan.
Your days are shaped by simple, tactile actions. You stock shelves, tidy displays, and prepare the store for customers, not to optimize numbers, but to settle into a comforting rhythm. Between tasks, you explore the store and its surroundings, notice tiny details, and connect with regulars whose lives gently intertwine with yours.
Through branching conversations and meaningful choices, your interactions shape relationships and reveal intimate stories of a close-knit neighborhood.
A Cozy, Routine-Driven Store Experience
Engage in light storekeeping activities like stocking items, organizing shelves, and ordering goods. These moments create a calming flow that supports exploration and storytelling rather than complex management.
Narrative Focused Interactions
Experience branching dialogue and meaningful choices as you learn about the lives, routines, and secrets of your customers.
Nostalgic Early 1990s Atmosphere
Immerse yourself in a Japan-inspired setting with soft visuals, warm lighting, and lovingly crafted details that evoke comfort and familiarity.
Toy Capsule Surprises
Collect and discover charming capsule toys from the store’s gachapon machine. Each capsule holds a small surprise, adding moments of delight and curiosity to your daily routine and inviting you to uncover every little treasure inside.
Soothing ASMR Inspired Soundscape
Enjoy a peaceful ASMR-like soundscape filled with subtle everyday sounds that enhance relaxation and presence.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 38 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
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