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InKonbini is Shenmue, but just the convenience store

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Inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories
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Inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories
Genres · puzzle, rpg, simulation
Release · Apr 30, 2026
Developer · Nagai Industries
PCXbox Series X|SPS5Nintendo SwitchPS4
14 articles 22 writers 2 reviews
Shenmue
SERIESCompared
Shenmue
Active · 1999–2020
Latest · Shenmue III
Top genres · fighting, rpg, racing
147 articles 68 writers 14 games
Also mentionsNagai IndustriesNagai IndustriescompanyBEEPBEEPcompany
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