inKONBINI: Prologue Demo is arriving May 1st!
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories · published
We’re thrilled to announce that the first-ever playable demo of inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories will be available next week, arriving on Steam May 1!
Presented as part of LudoNarraCon 2025, this special Prologue Demo offers a preview of the game’s opening chapter and a taste of what’s to come when the full game launches early next year.
Needless to say, releasing this demo is a big milestone for us at Nagai Industries. While we’ve had the joy of watching players interact with inKONBINI at various offline events, bringing it to a global audience through a digital demo is both incredibly exciting, and honestly, a little terrifying.
This marks the very first time we’re letting the game speak entirely for itself, inviting you to immerse in its cozy world that we have crafted with care, love and passion. We've seen your anticipation for the game, and we’ve worked hard to ensure this demo delivers a polished, fine-tuned experience.
In the demo, you’ll play the very beginning of the game, as Makoto starts her first night shift at the Honki-Ponki convenience store. Everything feels calm and nostalgic here, from the vintage ’90s fridges to the chunky yellow tablets used by daytime staff, and the landline you can actually use to make phone calls.
Take your time getting to know the store and settling into its rhythm as you restock shelves, soak in the atmosphere, and wait for the first customer to arrive... But no spoilers for now!
Inspired in part by the Japanese philosophy of ichi-go ichi-e — the belief that each encounter is unique and unrepeatable — we’ve chosen to make this Prologue Demo a limited-time experience. It will be available from May 1 to May 8 only, so please make a little room in your schedule to join us in this moment — brief, but hopefully unforgettable.
We truly hope you enjoy inKONBINI: Prologue Demo and the quiet joy of touching lives as a konbini clerk… and we’re looking forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback!
See you soon behind the counter!
Team Nagai