In-game event11 Sep 2026Update 1.2.6 — Arcade RentalsHi, store owners! Update 1.2.6 will bring playable arcade machines to Game Store Chronicle , alongside improvements and fixes for traffic, deliveries, employees, and Pre-Owned inspections. What's New · Arcade Rentals: A complete new Planet Arcade rental and service system. · Eight arcade machines: Paddle Rally, Galactic Force, Maze Muncher, Toad Rage, Tails of Escape, Sentinel 99, Teenage Mutan…
Hi, store owners! We want to make something very clear: Steam is the only official place where Game Store Chronicle is sold. No other website, marketplace, reseller, or individual has been authorized by Imponix Game Studio to sell the game or its Steam keys. We have been warned that keys are being sold on third-party websites. These listings are unauthorized, and we cannot verify the origin or…
Hi, store owners! Update 1.2.4 brings new catalog content, more ways to organize your store, and a smoother experience across PC and Steam Deck. New Games The catalog now includes eight new games for the Ultravision, Voyager, Mintenbo, Vega, and Zony consoles , with new product artwork, Gamedex media, and posters. New Store Features · Customize your store with placeable Overhead Signs , includi…
Hi, store owners! Update 1.2 is the biggest step forward for Game Store Chronicle so far. Shaped by your feedback, it brings major performance and stability improvements, a livelier city, smarter customers, a deeper store simulation, better player tools, and quality-of-life improvements throughout the game. The update grew far beyond its original scope, and we are excited for you to experience…
Staff Hiring Running the store alone is over! Update 1.1.4 introduces employees who can keep your business moving while you focus on the bigger picture. Hire and Manage Employees · Hire staff through the hiring flyer when reaching level 8; · Staff Hiring tutorial; · Compare each candidate's level, daily wage, and activity efficiencies; · New hires begin working the following day; · Unlock addit…
Gameplay Fixes · Fixed customers getting stuck or walking away during checkout when the store closes at 8 PM ; · Display booth customers can now finish their flow correctly after closing time; · Fixed cases where customers could leave with unpaid related products; · Delivery boxes now show product labels on every side; · Held delivery boxes no longer collide with players, customers, fixtures, o…
First of all Thanks to everyone playing Game Store Chronicle and sharing your feedback with us. Your support means a lot and helps us keep improving the game. GSC has already exceeded all of our expectations , and we are incredibly happy with everything that is happening. We will keep working hard to deliver new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Our goal is to keep a constant evolution: a…
For now, Japanese language support has been temporarily removed. Unfortunately, we ran into some issues with the Japanese localization. Since this isn't something we can properly fix on our own, we've decided to temporarily remove Japanese support while we work on a better solution. We'll bring it back as soon as we're confident it's in good shape. Thank you for your understanding!
Now we have a Discord Server up. It's just starting, but it's already a place to chat about GSC, give your suggestion, know what's coming next, have an easier way to contact the devs. There is the place where we will be talking about GSC's modding tool. Access Here!
We’re really glad to finally release it, and honestly, the number of wishlists has been way beyond what we expected. Seeing that many people interested in our game has been amazing for us. We also want to thank everyone who played the game and shared their honest feedback with us. It was really valuable and helped us improve GSC a lot. Imponix Game Studio is just two people, and this game has b…
🎉 The wait is almost over! 🎉 We have a quick release timing update for Game Store Chronicle . The game was originally planned for July 6th , but the release date is now set to July 13th , it's official. This game has been a true labor of love. We've poured countless hours, plenty of coffee, and probably a few too many late nights into bringing our dream retro game store to life. Seeing it fin…
One of the features we're really proud of in Game Store Chronicle is the Reports screen. Instead of making decisions based on guesswork, you'll have access to detailed information about your store's performance. Track your sales, identify your best-selling products, monitor your profits, and understand what's really driving your business. These reports help you answer important questions like:…
💳 How Credit Cards Worked in the 1980s Before payment terminals, buying with a credit card was practically a workout. 😄 The embossed card was placed into a mechanical machine called a *"Knuckle Buster."* A carbon-copy receipt was laid over the card. The cashier slid a heavy metal handle across it with the famous *"CA-CHINK!"*, imprinting the card details onto the receipt. Then they checked a…
Hey everyone, The demo is back. Over the past weeks, we’ve been heavily reworking the game based on your feedback from Steam Next Fest, while also improving the overall gameplay feel and pacing. A lot has changed, and the experience already feels much stronger, more immersive, and more intense than before. We’re also happy to share that the game now supports gamepads, and the latest version has…
Hey everyone, We want to share an important update regarding the demo. We’ve decided to remove the demo for now as we begin a major refactoring of the game. This work is based directly on the valuable feedback we received during Steam Next Fest, and our goal is to significantly improve the overall experience. This means reworking core systems and restructuring parts of the game to make it more…
Hey Game Store owners! Did you know that now we have guides in our Community Hub that explain better some of our implicit mechanics. This is the link to our Product Pricing Guide , there you will be able to understando how the prices fluctuate in Game Store Chronicle ane what makes them change. Did you know that you can influence the prices movements? Come take a look!
Got a great-looking store? Show it off! If you enjoyed playing the Game Store Chronicle Demo, share a screenshot of your final store for a chance to win a Steam Key when the full game releases! To join the contest, simply: · Capture a screenshot of your store from its best angle (F12 in game) · Publish it in the Discord channel in our server called #my-store · Leave us a review on the Demo page…
It’s time to open your doors and start your own game store! The free demo of Game Store Chronicle drops this week — relive the golden age of gaming, from the 80s to today. Will your store become a legend?
We’re excited to announce that the public alpha for Game Store Chronicles begins this Monday, August 4th ! Access will be granted gradually, so keep an eye on your notifications. The objective of this phase is to test the main mechanics of the game in order to early identify bugs and solve them before the demo release. If you’re interested in testing the game and helping us shape its future, th…
As the game's development progresses it's harder to find time to write articles. But now it's time to update our future players. As game development progresses, it becomes harder to find time to write articles. But now, it's time to update our future players. First of all, I'd like to thank you for your support and for all the wishlists that have already been added. Then, I'd like to show you t…
Bringing Your Game Store to Life: NPC Interactions in Game Store Chronicle Our ultimate vision for NPC interactions is to create a dynamic and immersive game store experience. While not all features will be available at launch, we will continue expanding and refining these elements over time to bring your store to life in the most engaging way possible. In Game Store Chronicle, your store isn't…
Arcade machines were a game store staple in the '80s and '90s, attracting customers with flashing screens and high-score battles. In GSC, you'll manage your own lineup, choosing the right cabinets to keep players coming back. This is an example of our beautiful Galactic Force machine:
Game Store Chronicle: A Playable History, Not Just a Game Game Store Chronicle isn’t just about managing a store—it’s about experiencing gaming history as it unfolds. Every console, game, and accessory you sell represents a milestone in the evolution of the industry, from the earliest days of home gaming to the breakthroughs that defined entire generations. As time progresses, so does your stor…
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