InKONBINI review: a game that was too bland for my liking

Today I’m reviewing inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories, a slice-of-life game set in a small town in Japan in the 1990s. Play as Makoto, who’s covering the night shift at her aunt’s convenience store (konbini), meet customers and stock shelves. This is a spoiler-free review so you can read on even if you haven’t played it. Despite having several aspects I appreciated about the game and high expectations after playing the demo earlier this year, ultimately it wasn’t a game for me, and I will go into that later on. Thank you Beep Company, Inc. for providing me with a review key! Practical information Game: inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories Release date: 30 Apr, 2026 Developer: Nagai Industries Publisher: Nagai Industries, Beep Japan Inc., Serenity Forge, Smilegate Available for: Steam, Xbox (and Game Pass), PS5, Nintendo Switch Price: €19,99 on Steam Demo available: Yes, on Steam I played it on the Steam Deck The story & gameplay The game starts off showing you, playing as Makoto,…