Convenience Stories

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Convenience Stories is a single player casual city builder game with business and kids themes. It was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd and was released on June 18, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Customize your own store with a wide variety of products and business goals.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 780 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

Addictive and fun gameplay with good replay value and depth, typical of Kairosoft's style.
Simple and cute pixel art graphics and sounds with intuitive interface and quality of life improvements over prior games.
Challenging yet rewarding store management mechanics involving product combos, shelf placement, and staff upgrades, keeping players engaged for hours.

Cleanliness and trash management system is frustrating and tedious, lacking automated cleaning options leading to clutter.
Menu navigation and controls can be clunky or wonky, with difficulty selecting shelves/customers and confusing stock/restocking functions.
Some performance issues including occasional crashing, freezing on certain devices, and slow progression that can be overwhelming or tedious to new players.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
61%
12%
The gameplay is generally praised for being solid, engaging, and addictive, with easy-to-learn controls and a satisfying balance of mechanics, mini-games, and challenges. However, some users find the mechanics take time to grasp, could use more depth and customization, and feel that certain features like negotiation and menus need improvement. Overall, it offers a smooth, enjoyable experience typical of Kairosoft games but could benefit from clearer explanations and enhanced mechanics development.
- “Took me a while to get into this one but they have really improved a lot of the core mechanics from similar games.”
- “I think it has a nice balance of combinations, contests, and mini games that keeps the gameplay engaging.”
- “Good game with decent challenge and new mechanics/mini games that improve on previous top games from Kairosoft.”
- “Also the mechanics don't develop much past the 2nd level and the menu structure is terrible.”
- “Negotiating should be based on your performance, not some gambling mechanic half thought out.”
- “Game is great but lacks in gameplay explanation.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
64%
The game's story is engaging and addictive, with a focus on managing one store at a time, which fans appreciate as a fresh approach compared to previous titles. While not quite matching the appeal of Tropical Resort Story or Game Dev Story, it still delivers a fun and worthwhile experience for longtime Kairosoft fans.
- “Focusing on one store at a time rather than the entire franchise (see burger bistro story) was such a good idea.”
- “Kairosoft knows how to make games, Convenience Stories is addicting and way too fun. I loved the Game Development Story game also. It's worth spending money to buy this game.”
- “I've been a fan of Kairosoft for 2 years after they released Game Dev Story, and I will always love their games, but this one hit different, I was obsessed.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
10%
50%
The game features classic tycoon-style monetization with no ads, in-app purchases, or microtransactions, providing a seamless and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the absence of timers and offline play, valuing its straightforward, premium approach.
- “Classic tycoon style with no annoying in-app purchases.”
- “Also love that there are absolutely no ads or in-app purchases.”
- “Glad to find a company that doesn't seem to do microtransactions.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players consistently praise the game for its exceptional replayability, highlighting the continuous unlocking of new items and content across multiple locations. Fans of management sims especially appreciate the engaging, ever-evolving gameplay that keeps each playthrough fresh and entertaining. Overall, it's regarded as one of the most replayable titles in its genre.
- “And while it takes a bit to get the hang of it, it has the best replay value of any of them I've played before as new items continuously unlock throughout five store locations you move to.”
- “As with any Kairosoft game, it's extremely fun while having amazing replay value, so you never really get bored because you can discover new things each time you play.”
- “I've played several Kairosoft games, and this one has the most replayability by far.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features charming, pixelated graphics with a cute, old-school art style that is both visually appealing and nostalgic. Users appreciate the simplicity and lag-free performance, enhancing the overall engaging and enjoyable experience.
- “Great game for the price, really engaging and entertaining with fun mechanics and nice pixel art style.”
- “A nice challenging game with adorable graphics and sound design!”
- “The simplicity of this game and the pixelated graphic, plus doesn't take much memory have made this my favourite game so far.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Grinding in the game has been reduced compared to older titles, with many time-consuming tasks simplified or removed, making progression smoother. However, the three-currency system can feel unbalanced and grindy, requiring patience to accumulate resources. Overall, while enjoyable, some aspects may become tedious over time.
- “Also, the three-currency system (money, ideas, medal) is unbalanced and makes it very hard or grindy to gain all three.”
- “It is definitely a fun game but gets tedious after a while.”
- “Not grindy but you'll need to be patient a bit.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for perfectly matching the game's moods, enhancing the overall atmosphere alongside its adorable art. Players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack that complements the engaging and content-rich experience.
- “The music suits the moods of the game perfectly.”
- “The game has beautiful music that complements the art and content.”
- “The music fits well with the overall atmosphere of the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent stability issues, including freezing during gameplay, device popups, and when exiting, sometimes causing the phone to become unresponsive. Players are advised to save often, as progress can be lost due to these crashes, significantly impacting the experience.
- “Make sure to periodically save your game, sometimes it freezes and if auto save didn't kick in, you're out of luck!”
- “It's a really good game but with one major flaw: every time I try to exit the game, it freezes my phone completely and I can't use it. I have to wait until the battery runs out and charge it before I'm able to use my phone again. It would have been a 5-star game if not for that flaw.”
- “Fun but every time a device popup appears, the game freezes and I lose the progress I didn't save.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the improved animation and overall performance, noting that the game runs smoothly once the gameplay is understood. However, some criticize certain mechanics, like negotiation, as feeling more like gambling than skill-based.
- “Also, they improved the animation and the overall performance; it's just a joy to play!”
- “When you understand the gameplay, everything just runs smoothly.”
- “Negotiating should be based on your performance, not some gambling mechanic half-thought-out.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a consistently wholesome and heartwarming emotional experience, reflecting the developer's signature charm.
- “This game has the same level of wholesome charm that is consistent for this developer.”
- “It's real heartwarming ”

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Convenience Stories is a casual city builder game with business and kids themes.

Convenience Stories is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck, iPhone and others.

Convenience Stories was released on June 18, 2023.

Convenience Stories was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd.

Convenience Stories has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Convenience Stories for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Convenience Stories is a single player game.

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