Check it Out!
Released Apr 2022
Ever dreamt of working a cash register with no pay or real-life customer interaction? Look no further! This simulation game brings a fresh-take to the notoriously dull tasks of customer service, introducing you to a cast of wacky characters and the baggage they carry.
86% positive · 1,279 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Check it Out! is a free-to-play casual simulation game developed by USC's Open Alpha, a university game development group. It launched on April 29, 2022 and received two small bug fix patches shortly after — one on May 6, 2022 (v1.0.1) and one on July 13, 2022 (v1.0.2). Both patches addressed minor bugs and quality-of-life tweaks. There have been no developer communications of any kind since July 13, 2022. The store description contains no mention of planned updates, expansions, or ongoing development. There are no DLC listings and no announcements of future content. This game appears to have been a student project released as a finished product, with brief post-launch maintenance support that concluded by mid-2022.
Evidence
v1.0.2 bug fix patch — the last developer communication on record. No content additions, only bug fixes and minor tweaks.
Store description presents the game as a complete simulation experience with no mention of planned updates, DLC, or ongoing development. Developed by USC's Open Alpha, indicating a student project.
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Developer
Publisher
Open Alpha
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Welcome to your first day on the job!
You’re a cashier trying to run the register, prevent robberies, and maintain good relations with your customers. Avoid selling damaged or expired items to shoppers as you deal with the drama of their personal lives, all while dodging the looming threat of getting fired.
This check all your boxes? Download Check it Out! now, a 2.5D simulation game from USC’s Open Alpha.
You’re a cashier trying to run the register, prevent robberies, and maintain good relations with your customers. Avoid selling damaged or expired items to shoppers as you deal with the drama of their personal lives, all while dodging the looming threat of getting fired.
This check all your boxes? Download Check it Out! now, a 2.5D simulation game from USC’s Open Alpha.
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Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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