Service with a Shotgun: Retail Survival in the Zombie Apocalypse

8/26/2026, 3:19:22 AM

Release date: 11/6/2025

Tags: #pixel-graphics #visual-novel #fps #text-based #post-apocalyptic #zombies #first-person #jrpg

User Reviews

Score: 95%Very Positive
Review Count: 97 reviews
Fetched At: 8/26/2026, 3:19:23 AM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 230 (JPY)

Steam JP

$2.01 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 230
Global Price: $2.01
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Sale Status: On sale
Price Checked At: 8/31/2026, 4:26:32 AM

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Key highlight

Survive the zombie apocalypse by running a roadside shop in this unique pixel-art visual novel/FPS hybrid. Manage your business, deal with bizarre customers, and fight off the undead.

Who this is for

For players seeking a truly unique experience, "Service with a Shotgun" offers a compelling blend of visual novel storytelling, FPS action, and text-based shop management set in a darkly humorous post-apocalyptic world.

Details

Overview

As if retail wasn't hell enough... Welcome to "Service with a Shotgun," a unique blend of visual novel, FPS, and text-based gameplay set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse. You are the sole proprietor of a roadside shop, struggling to keep your business afloat amidst the chaos. Lunatic customers, demanding shifts, and the ever-present threat of the undead are just part of the daily grind. It seems that even when the world ends, someone still has to work retail.

Highlights

Experience a post-apocalyptic world through a distinctive pixel-graphics art style.
Engage in a gameplay loop that combines visual novel storytelling with first-person shooter action and text-based management.
Survive the end of days while managing a shop, dealing with bizarre customers, and fending off zombies.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy unconventional genre mashups, particularly those who appreciate visual novels with added gameplay mechanics, or FPS fans looking for a unique narrative experience. If you're drawn to post-apocalyptic settings with a darkly humorous twist and enjoy resource management challenges, "Service with a Shotgun" might be your next obsession.

Game Info

Developed by Nolyn Vansyckle and published by Silver Lining Interactive, "Service with a Shotgun" was released on November 6, 2025. It features pixel graphics, a strong visual novel component, and first-person shooter elements, all wrapped in a text-based narrative. The game supports multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. It's available in English and has garnered a 'Very Positive' reception from Steam users.