

Self-Checkout Unlimited
Argent Games · October 1, 2020 · Indie, Casual, Walking Simulator, Philosophical, Surreal
Buy Self-Checkout Unlimited from Steam at $7.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.
Where to buy Self-Checkout Unlimited — official stores
Self-Checkout Unlimited price by region
Self-Checkout Unlimited costs $4.99 in Georgia (USD), £5.79 in the United Kingdom, €6.59 in Europe (EUR), $7.99 in the United States, CA$8.99 in Canada, NZ$10.29 in New Zealand, A$11.50 in Australia, R$16.59 in Brazil and zł28.99 in Poland right now.
| Region | Best price | Official store | Key shop | Stores |
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| $4.99 | $4.99 | — | 1 | |
| £5.79 | £5.79 | — | 1 | |
| €6.59 | €6.59 | — | 1 | |
| $7.99 | $7.99 | — | 1 | |
| CA$8.99 | CA$8.99 | — | 1 | |
| NZ$10.29 | NZ$10.29 | — | 1 | |
| A$11.50 | A$11.50 | — | 1 | |
| R$16.59 | R$16.59 | — | 1 | |
| zł28.99 | zł28.99 | — | 1 |
Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.
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About Self-Checkout Unlimited
Self-Checkout Unlimited is a surreal exploration adventure where you wander through a deserted late-90s shopping mall at sunset, unraveling its mystery through choices and environmental puzzles while accompanied only by cheerful PA announcers. Drawing inspiration from consciousness theory and dead mall aesthetics, it blends relaxing exploration with philosophical intrigue, plus a free-roam mode to revisit the mall's dreamy, surreal spaces after completing the story.

An empty shopping mall after closing time.
Lost and alone inside a pristine relic of the past.
As sunset slowly approaches, navigate between surreal stores with only two cheerful PA announcers to keep you company. Can you unravel the mystery of your journey before it's time to say goodbye?
"Thank you for choosing Wilson Center Mall—a single stop for everything you'll ever need!"
❤
Inspired by the 8-circuit model of consciousness, the mallsoft/"dead mall" genre, and the book Prometheus Rising, Self-Checkout Unlimited is a unique exploration of both mind and matter.

Genre: Adventure, exploration, philosophical, surreal
Length: Short (~1-2 hrs, replayable)
-Explore a nostalgic late 90s/early 2000s indoor mall
-Relaxing atmosphere with minor puzzles and no time limits
-Different story elements based on your choices
-"Free Mall" mode—upon completion of the main game, explore the full mall and surreal areas freely
-An original soundtrack inspired by smooth mall jazz and surreal dreamy vaporwave/slushwave
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CONTENT WARNING: This game contains bright lights and flashing images that may cause discomfort or seizures for players with photosensitive epilepsy. It also contains sequences of eerie gameplay and minor jumpscares/startling moments, but it is not a horror game.
Self-Checkout Unlimited — game info
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Player modes
- Single-player
- PC Game Pass
- Not included
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Self-Checkout Unlimited impresses players with its striking vaporwave aesthetic, atmospheric soundtrack, and visually stunning design that creates a genuinely relaxing experience. However, many find the game feels more like a philosophy lecture than an interactive experience, with lengthy dialogue sequences and a judgmental tone that can feel preachy rather than thought-provoking, potentially alienating players who don't align with its particular worldview.
The visuals were a good start and the concept is nice but the entire thing felt like a sweater that didn't fit right. No matter what you choose the game felt like it was telling you that you were wrong for feeling that way. I love the idea of this game and I think it could be something intreresting, but telling people that what they have chosen to base their live off of isn't fulfilling isn't the way to do it1 found this helpful
it felt like a philosophy lecture not a game. far too many instances of being forced to stand in one place and listen to far too much dialogue.1 found this helpful
Nails the creepy, pleasant, vaporwave vibes.
This game is one of the most relaxing and visually stunning games I've played in a long time. The mallcore/synth/retro/vaporwave aesthetic is done beautifully throughout, and some of the levels I spent so long on just taking in everything I could. I'm already replaying it after two days. Only downside is I wish it took like 10 times longer to complete, I didn't want it to end
I loved this experience. The visuals, the vibes, the soundtrack, the messages; the provocation of thought and contemplation. I feel like I can relate to the writer/designer and their perspective/feelings, in a way that I can't really seem to find elsewhere/in others, no matter where I look.. I am very grateful for that, even if I may not be able to take said relation/connection any further beyond this experience. I will be running this back, however, and taking what I can from it.
I needed to hear some of that.
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