inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories

 
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy, narrative-driven simulation game developed by Nagai Industries and published by Beep Japan, with Serenity Forge handling physical distribution. It released on April 30, 2026 for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. You play as a college student spending summer behind the counter of a small-town convenience store inspired by early 1990s Japan.
About the Game
inKONBINI is a meditative, single-player experience centered on human connection and everyday moments rather than high-stakes drama. Your days are shaped by simple, tactile actions like stocking shelves and ringing up customers. The heart of the game lies in its regulars — customers who return again and again, each carrying quiet stories that unfold gradually through conversation and choice.
Developer Nagai Industries, a Tokyo-based independent studio, built the game around nostalgia and the quiet beauty of everyday life.
Key Features
Early 1990s Japan Setting
The game recreates the specific atmosphere of a small-town Japanese convenience store from the early 1990s.
Slice-of-Life Storytelling
Rather than a central plot, the story unfolds through many small, personal stories tied to individual customers.
Shelving and Store Management
You perform simple, tactile tasks like stocking shelves and organizing the store.
Impactful Customer Choices
Your decisions and conversations with regular customers shape the direction of their personal stories.
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Game Details

Developer: Nagai Industries
Publisher: Beep Japan (physical: Serenity Forge)
Platforms: PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2
Release Date: April 30, 2026
Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Price: $19.99

System Requirements
Minimum Specs (Windows)

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 / AMD FX-8350
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 760 / Radeon HD 7950 (2GB VRAM)
DirectX: 11
Storage: 3.2 GB

Recommended Specs (Windows)

Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 / Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / Radeon R9 390 (4GB VRAM)
Storage: 3.2 GB, SSD recommended

Mac Minimum

OS: macOS 10.13+
Processor: Apple M1
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 3.2 GB