tinyBuild and developer Mandragora have confirmed that ReStory — the chill electronics repair simulator set in Y2K-era Japan — is launching on Steam this summer, and dropped a Steam Next Fest demo today ahead of the event. Since its announcement in late 2025, ReStory has accumulated over 400,000 wishlists and welcomed 300,000+ players through its playtest build. The new demo expands on that playtest with fresh content, including a licensed Atari Lynx thanks to an official collaboration with Atari, and a new airbrush customisation tool that lets players visually modify the devices they restore.
The premise is quietly distinctive: you run an easygoing repair shop in early-2000s Japan, restoring retro consoles, handhelds, cellphones, cameras, and home appliances with period-accurate tools. But the repair loop is only half the game — each customer has a branching storyline, and the choices you make while working on their devices influence where their story goes. Uncover secrets on a former gangster’s phone. Learn about a lovestruck student’s crush. The narrative layer gives the repair work a reason to matter beyond the satisfaction of the restoration itself.
What’s New in the Demo
The Steam Next Fest demo goes beyond the earlier playtest build in two notable ways. The Atari Lynx — added through an official Atari collaboration — joins the roster of restorable devices, and the new airbrush drawing tool lets players visually customise their devices with hand-drawn artwork. Community creations from the airbrush tool are already visible in the latest trailer, and the range of what players have produced suggests it’s a deeper creative tool than a cosmetic flourish. The demo also introduces the Patento BS, a device that draws inspiration from one iconic gaming handheld without quite crossing any legal lines.
Key Features
ReStory — What to Expect
Platform & Release
ReStory launches on Steam this summer. The demo is available right now. With 400,000+ wishlists and counting, it’s already one of the more anticipated cozy releases of the year — if the concept appeals, the demo is the obvious next step.
Play the Demo & Wishlist on Steam