The apocalypse is good for business — if you can survive the dinner rush.

Developer Hidden Chest Studios and publisher Rising Tide Publishing have confirmed that Midwest 90: Rapid City opens its doors in Early Access on Steam — November 10, 2026 — with a brand-new trailer showing exactly what awaits behind the counter.

Welcome to the End of the Road

Set in Rapid City, South Dakota, 2034 — where the aesthetic is pure 1990s nostalgia, and the world outside is falling apart — you run a roadside diner with a most unusual menu:

• Monster meat is your main ingredient — the same creatures scratching at your defences become tonight’s special
• Profit or principle? — every choice ripples outward. Will you cut corners to stay afloat, or protect your community at a loss?
• Fight what you feast on — by day, craft recipes, hire staff, and expand the business. By night, fortify your diner and defend it from the very things you’ve been hunting

What’s Served on Launch Day

November 10 brings a substantial opening spread:

• Complete Endless Mode — a deep replayable sandbox blending management, tower defence, and survival with adjustable difficulty
• Prologue + Chapter 1 — the start of a story where every decision shapes what kind of person you become
• December 31 — expanded Endless options, custom scenarios, fresh monster types, and surprises
• January 28 — Chapter 2 arrives, delivering major story twists and turns
• March 2027 — Full 1.0 release with the concluding chapter

The team emphasises that all story updates will be free for Early Access buyers — no extra charge as the narrative unfolds.

Watch the Trailer Now

The brand-new Early Access release trailer is live — showing gameplay, atmosphere, and the difficult choices that define life in Rapid City. Wishlist today so you don’t miss opening bell.

The monsters are hungry. Are you open for business?

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