Run a Cosy Convenience Store in Slice of Life Sim InKonbini, Coming to PS5 | Push Square
Working in a retail store seems like an under-explored setting for games, considering so many people do it. While we've seen horror titles explore the terrors of staffing night shifts, this upcoming game, InKonbini, looks like an earnest effort to capture the bright side of tending to a shop.
Announced for PS5 and launching sometime in 2025, the game has you playing a young woman working at a Japanese convenience store. It's a narrative-driven, low-pressure experience with an emphasis on character interaction and dialogue. As well as speaking with the shop's clientele, though, you'll be restocking shelves, arranging items, making phone calls, scanning goods through checkout, and so on. It's aiming to capture a nostalgic 90s feel and provide a relaxed experience.
We quite like the look of this peaceful game, but what about you? Are you interested in putting in a shift with InKonbini? Check the stock room in the comments section below.
Stephen has been part of the Push Square team for over six years, bringing boundless enthusiasm and a deep knowledge of video games to his role as Assistant Editor. Having grown up playing every PlayStation console to date, he's developed an eclectic taste, with particular passion for indie games, arcade racers, and puzzlers. He's also our go-to guy for Sonic-related matters, much to his delight/chagrin.
Ah, kombini — one of my favourite places in the world
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