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Press release:
Macclesfield, UK – October 21, 2025.
The Manchester-based (England) indie games publisher Silver Lining Interactive and solo indie games developer Nolyn Vansyckle, today announced with great thrill and joy that their first-person wave-shooter/visual-novel “Service With a Shotgun“, is coming to PC via Steam on November 6th, 2025.

Fans can Wishlist the game now and check out the free Steam demo to get a taste of survival retail mayhem before launch.

What is SWAS?
Service With a Shotgun [SWAS] is a mash-up of visual-novel storytelling and wave-shooter mayhem. A tongue-in-cheek jab at capitalism that puts you through customer service hell.

Retail, but Make It Apocalyptic
Step into the tattered shoes of the last poor soul running a roadside shop in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. The “Open” sign flickers, the shelves are half-empty, and lunatic customers line up as the undead wander past the window. It’s retail… with more bite. Shoot straight, talk fast, and try not to lose your mind. Surely nothing can go wrong. Right?

Survival Customer Service
Between long shifts, desperate shoppers, and the occasional zombie snack attack, you’re keeping the business alive – barely. SWAS combines visual novel storytelling with chaotic wave-based shooting to make every shift a rollercoaster of bullets, banter, and bizarre encounters.

Meet Unhinged Customers
From quirky regulars to last-minute emergencies, the rotating cast of characters keeps each chapter unpredictable. Build defenses, blast hordes of the undead, and navigate absurd scenarios that make even the apocalypse feel like a bad workday.

Five Chapters of Pure Chaos
Every chapter cranks up the madness with new characters, wild twists, and ever-escalating threats. One thing’s for sure: the apocalypse doesn’t wait, and neither do your customers.

Features:

Visual Novel X FPS: Blend storytelling with fast-paced action.

Five Story-Rich Chapters: Each shift escalates into total chaos.

Cast of Colourful Characters: Serve 10+ individuals with unique quirks.

Don’t Wait, Wishlist Today!
Mark November 6th on your calendar, Wishlist Service With a Shotgun on Steam, and download the free demo to start surviving the chaos early. After all, someone’s gotta run the store… even in the zombie apocalypse.

About Silver Lining Interactive
Silver Lining Interactive is a brand new independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.