Restore and customize nostalgic gadgets while running your own repair parlor
SEATTLE – June 15, 2026 – Today, indie game publisher tinyBuild and developer Mandragora have announced that ReStory, the chill electronics repair simulator based in Y2K-era Japan, will officially launch on Steam this summer. Check out the newest trailer and play the demo that has just launched for Steam Next Fest. Since its announcement in late 2025, ReStory has welcomed more than 300,000 players into the playtest and amassed over 400,000 wishlists on Steam.
The demo offers an expanded look at the pre-release version of the game and introduces new gadgets like the Patento BS, which draws inspiration (but not too much inspiration) from one of the most iconic gaming handhelds. Another addition to the demo compared to the playtest build is the airbrush drawing tool, which allows players to visually customize devices – some of the community’s creations can be seen in the latest trailer.
In ReStory, you’ll travel back to the 2000s to run an easygoing electronics repair shop in Japan near the turn of the millennium! As you work on growing your business, you’ll fix a variety of nostalgic tech, including retro video game consoles, handhelds (including licensed Atari systems), cellphones, home appliances, cameras and more!
Influence each customer’s path as you make choices that will impact their unique branching storyline, whether it’s uncovering secrets hidden on a former gangster’s phone or learning about a lovestruck student’s crush.
Key Features
- A wide range of 2000s devices to repair
- In-depth device cleaning and restoration system with multiple tools for device repairs
- Y2K-era web browser to hunt for spare parts
- A variety of in-person and online orders to fulfill with unique customers and dialogues
- Replayable branching storyline with choices that will impact the ending
- A distinct, chill vibe of urban life in Japan
ReStory is set to release on Steam this summer, but before then, you can head to Steam to check out the new Steam Next Fest demo and add it to your wishlist right now! And don’t forget to follow along on Twitter and TikTok for the latest news and updates.
About Mandragora
Mandragora is a small but passionate indie studio with a remote-first team distributed all across the world. The team has been exploring and experimenting with different genres, gameplay mechanics and creative ideas since 2014 – with a goal to create engaging and meaningful games. Previous titles from Mandragora include I Am Future and Skyhill.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE, The King is Watching and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com
