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  • Clock In, Lock Up: The ‘Shift at Midnight’ Expanded Demo is Here

    Clock In, Lock Up: The ‘Shift at Midnight’ Expanded Demo is Here

    The graveyard shift at a rural 90s gas station is already a vibe, but in Shift at Midnight, it’s a death sentence if you aren’t paying attention. Developed by Bun Muen and published by Kwalee, this co-op detective horror title has just dropped an expanded demo for Steam Next Fest (February 2026), and it is packed with more than just stale coffee and lottery tickets.

    Whether you’re a returning “employee” or a fresh recruit, the updated demo introduces significant systems that transform the game from a simple “spot the monster” simulator into a deep, tense management-horror hybrid.

    What’s New on the Menu?

    The update isn’t just a polish; it’s a full-scale expansion of your “job responsibilities.” Here are the biggest shifts in gameplay:

    • Expanded Jurisdiction: You are no longer tethered to the cash register. You’re now required to head out to the pumps to fill gas tanks and search vehicles. But be careful—the driver might be watching you as closely as you’re watching them.
    • The “Vitals” System: Management has finally implemented a Health System. If you make a mistake and let a doppelganger slip through, you’ll need to keep that red bar full to survive the ensuing chaos.
    • Inventory & Shop: You finally have pockets! A new Inventory System allows you to carry tools and items, while a randomised in-game shop at your computer terminal lets you buy upgrades to survive the later hours.
    • The Infestation: Reaching Night 3 now introduces a new hurdle: rats. While they might seem like a standard sanitation issue, they’re a sign that the store’s atmosphere is decaying alongside your sanity.
    • Save File Support: You no longer have to restart your entire shift from scratch. The new “Shift Memory” system lets you save your progress as you survive the night.

    Detective Work 101: Don’t Let Them Leave

    The core loop remains as addictive and stressful as ever. You and up to two friends must interrogate customers using a maximum of five questions. You’ll cross-reference their IDs with the computer database and look for “un-human” behaviours.

    Pro-Tip: If you suspect a customer is a doppelganger, you are authorized to “execute on-site.” Just make sure you’re right, and for heaven’s sake, clean up the blood before the next customer pulls up.

    If a creature manages to leave the store, the game shifts from a detective sim to a survival horror nightmare. You’ll need to barricade doors, set traps, and hide in the shadows until the sun comes up.

    Customization and Community

    To keep morale high (or at least pretend to), the update adds hats and store decorations. You can now customise your character and the gas station to your liking. Additionally, the game now features full localisation in 10 languages and support for Ultrawide monitors, making those creepy 90s aesthetics even more immersive.

    How to Play

    The expanded demo is available now on Steam for the duration of Next Fest. With the full game slated for a Q2 2026 release, this is the perfect time to grab a few friends, hop on proximity chat, and see if you have what it takes to survive until dawn.

    Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/LIZOx

    #Kwalee #BunMuen #ShiftatMidnight #SteamNextFest #gasstation #nightshift #customers #shop #games #gaming #gamers #gameplay #videogames

  • New gameplay trailer for the Mining Merchant

    New gameplay trailer for the Mining Merchant

    Taking over your uncle’s old and run-down jewellery shop is not an easy task, players of Mining Merchant are going to have to come up with ideas to boost trade and save the business from going under. This is the sequel to the popular Mining Mechs game. The object of the game is to begin a mining operation for precious metals and gemstones to create new jewellery to sell in the store. Sounds simple, but it’s not, as there are a lot of hazards to avoid.

    To find out more about the Mining Merchant game, go to the developer’s website here https://delayedvictory.com/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/0d0hR

    #MiningMerchant #games #gaming #gamers #newgames #DelayedVictory #store #shop #jewellery #business #mining #gameplay #gemstones #metals #indiegames #gamedev

  • Alien Market Simulator coming to Steam

    Alien Market Simulator coming to Steam

    This is Alien Market Simulator after securing their release from prison players must take over a run-down space station and turn it into a viable business in order to repay the authorities the debt that they owe to society. However running a business in outer space is not that easy and there are some dangerous and undesirable aliens who are looking for easy targets, could you make a success of this space station in the Alien Market Simulator?

    To find out more about the Alien Market Simulator game go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/FgJ4c

    #AlienMarketSimulator #Aliens #space #business #store #shop #gametrailers #indiegame #supermarketsimulator #SillySlothStudios #KheddoEntertainment #ShadowOwlStudios

  • Trash Goblin coming to Early Access in November

    Trash Goblin coming to Early Access in November

    For many people running a shop or store is an ideal job, especially if the shop is yours and you are in a business that you love, however, we do not all get the chance to fulfil our dreams, unless we are playing the new Trash Goblin game that puts you in charge of a store that buys and sells trinkets and items that are collectable. It is amazing how one person’s junk can be another person’s treasure, it is just a matter of being there at the right time. Trash Goblin will be on Early Access on Steam from the beginning of November.

    To find out more about the Trash Goblin game go to the official game website here https://www.spiltmilkstudios.com/ or have a look at the games page on Steam here https://store.steampowered.com/app/2407830/Trash_Goblin/

    #TrashGoblin #EarlyAccess #Shop #Store #Games #Gaming #IndieGames #NewGames #ShopkeepingGame #SpiltMilkStudios #Steam #BuyandSell #Trading #CosyShopSimulator

  • Run An Art Gallery With Art Shop Simulator

    Run An Art Gallery With Art Shop Simulator

    Ever wondered what it would be like to own an art gallery? If this is something that you are interested in then you are in luck with the Art Shop Simulator game from Lovheim Studios where you are in charge of a small gallery where you buy and sell artworks, manage a team of staff and gradually build an empire of art galleries. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Well in business there are struggles and challenges, as well as good times, so do you think that you have what it takes to run an art gallery? The Art Shop Simulator game will be available on Steam in early 2025.

    Find out more about the Art Shop Simulator game here on the Steam page https://store.steampowered.com/app/3038580/Art_Shop_Simulator/

    #ArtShopSimulator #AlphaGameplay #Art #ArtGallery #BuyAndSellArtworks #Artists #Artworks #Gallery #ArtDealer #Games #Gaming #Gamers #Business #Shop #ArtExhibition #LovheimStudios

  • Open A Boutique With Clothing Store Simulator

    Open A Boutique With Clothing Store Simulator

    How would you like to open your very retail store selling clothing to the public? Well for some this may be a dream, but with this new Clothing Store Simulator from Kiki Games you can find out just how easy or hard it is to open and manage a clothing store, there is more to it than first meets the eye, you need to buy the stock at the right price, deal with customers and all of the other issues that pop up every day when you are running a business. Do you think that you have what it take to open and run a clothing store?

    Find out more about the Clothing Store Simulator game here; https://www.clothingstoresimulator.com/

    #KikiGames #ClothingStoreSimulator #NewGames #Fashion #Boutique #PCGames #Steam #Shop #Store #Clothing #RetailStore #Gaming #Gamers #Games #RetailChains #Business #Deals

  • 5 SEO-Friendly Steps for a Successful Shopify Relaunch

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