inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories (2026)

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Developer: Nagai Industries
Publisher: Nagai Industries, Beep Japan Inc., Serenity Forge, Smilegate
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 994 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A soothing, warmly nostalgic experience of running a small-town convenience store, where gentle daily tasks and quiet conversations build a sense of belonging and simple joy.

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What players say

Players enjoy the cozy atmosphere and heartfelt stories but almost uniformly wish the game was longer. Many note it is more of a narrative experience than a simulation, with only a handful of customers and 5–10 hours of content. There is no endless mode and replayability is low, leaving several recommending it only on sale.

Screenshots

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