Prepare your digital paint rollers and settle in with a warm blanket. The highly anticipated, meditative room decorator with over 250,000 wishlists finally has a release date.
In a gaming landscape often dominated by high-octane shooters, stressful survival mechanics, and competitive leaderboards, a quiet revolution has been brewing. It is the revolution of the “Cozy Game”—titles designed not to spike your adrenaline, but to lower your heart rate. Leading the charge into the spring of 2026 is tinyBuild and developer Come On Studio, who have officially announced that their serene home renovation simulator, Hozy, will launch on March 30, 2026.
Coming to both PC and Mac via Steam, Hozy invites players to step away from the chaos of the real world and enter a neglected big-city neighborhood that is desperate for a little tender loving care. With over 250,000 wishlists already logged on Steam, it is clear that the gaming community is hungry for this specific brand of digital zen.
The Art of the “Hozy Flow”
At its core, Hozy is a game about restoration. But unlike other titles in the renovation genre that might impose strict budgets, time limits, or demanding client emails, Hozy strips away the gamification of stress.
The developers describe this design philosophy as “The Hozy Flow.” It is a gameplay loop built entirely around slowing down. There are no timers ticking down in the corner of the screen. There are no high scores to beat. There are no penalties for painting outside the lines or taking too long to choose a rug.
“Just you, your tools, and the simple joy of making spaces beautiful again,” the announcement details. This approach taps into a psychological state known as “flow”—that feeling of complete absorption in an activity. Whether you are scraping old wallpaper off a crumbling wall, wiping grime from a window until the sun shines through, or meticulously placing a sofa in the perfect spot, the game is designed to be a meditative experience.
It transforms the mundane chores of real life into satisfying digital rituals. In reality, scraping paint is tedious labor. In Hozy, with its soothing soundtrack and intuitive controls, it becomes a form of therapy.
Restoring a Neighborhood, One Room at a Time
Hozy’s narrative framework adds an emotional resonance to the cleaning. Players aren’t just flipping houses for profit; they are restoring a community. The game is set in a neglected urban neighborhood where the buildings have seen better days.
As you move from room to room, scrubbing away the dust of the past, you are also uncovering the space’s history. The developers promise that players will restore “not only rooms, but the memories and stories of a whole community.” This environmental storytelling suggests that every discarded item or peeling layer of paint might hold a clue to the people who lived there before.
It’s a concept that elevates the game from a simple “cleaning simulator” to something more akin to interactive archeology. You are preserving the soul of a building while preparing it for a new life.
Coziness in Every Detail
What separates a good simulation from a great one is often the attention to detail, particularly in how the world reacts to the player. Come On Studio, a team comprised of graphic, visual, and web design professionals, has leveraged their expertise to create a world that feels tactile and alive.
The game promises a “micro-dopamine hit” with every small action. This is achieved through a physics and interaction system that prizes realism and responsiveness.
- Atmosphere: When you open a window, you don’t just see the outside; you hear the natural sounds of the city and invite the wind in.
- Physics: Dust particles dance in the light shafts. Plants sway gently in the breeze.
- Interactivity: Trash doesn’t just disappear; it realistically tumbles into the bin. Candles can be lit to change the mood lighting.
These small, “aha!” moments are designed to immerse the player completely. It is a game that encourages you to stop and smell the digital roses—or at least, appreciate how the light hits the freshly polished floorboards.
Unleash Your Inner Designer
Once the cleaning is done, the creativity begins. Hozy offers a robust suite of interior design tools that allow players to flex their aesthetic muscles.
Unlike some games where furniture options can feel mismatched or chaotic, Hozy utilizes a “designer-curated collection.” The furniture and décor items have been carefully tuned to complement one another, ensuring that even players with no background in design can create spaces that look cohesive and stylish.
The freedom of placement is a key feature. Items can be rotated, moved, and placed freely without snapping to an arbitrary grid that limits creativity. Players can match wall colors and flooring from a palette of harmonized tones, using an array of tools to create spaces worthy of an interior design magazine.
Whether you prefer a minimalist modern look, a cluttered “grandmacore” aesthetic, or a bohemian plant-filled paradise, Hozy provides the sandbox to make it happen.
A Pivot for tinyBuild
The publication of Hozy marks an interesting expansion for tinyBuild. The publisher is perhaps best known for high-energy, often chaotic titles like Hello Neighbor, SpeedRunners, and Graveyard Keeper.
Hozy sits at the opposite end of the spectrum. It is quiet, non-violent, and inherently constructive. This diversification speaks to tinyBuild’s recognition of the growing “wholesome games” market. By partnering with Come On Studio, they are tapping into an audience that prioritizes relaxation over reflex tests.
Come On Studio, working on their debut title, brings a unique perspective. As design professionals transitioning into game development, they focus on visual fidelity and aesthetic harmony, as evidenced by every screenshot and trailer released so far.
Watch the Launch Date Trailer here: YouTube Link
Try Before You Buy
For those who can’t wait until March 30 to start their renovation journey, there is good news. A free Steam playtest is available right now. This offers a snippet of the gameplay loop, allowing prospective renovators to get a feel for the controls and the atmosphere before committing to the full release.
With over a quarter of a million people already waiting in the wings, Hozy is shaping up to be the breakout cozy hit of 2026. As winter fades and spring begins, it seems the perfect time to open the windows, let the dust settle, and build something beautiful.
Hozy launches on March 30, 2026, for PC and Mac via Steam.
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