tinyBuild and developer Mandragora have confirmed that ReStory, a cosy Y2K electronics repair simulator, will launch on Steam this summer.
Set in Japan near the turn of the millennium, ReStory lets players restore, clean, and customise nostalgic tech while running their own laid-back repair shop. Basically, it is the perfect game for anyone who has ever looked at an old handheld and thought, “I can fix them.” Dangerous words, frankly.
As per the press release, a new ReStory Steam Next Fest demo is available now, offering an expanded look at the pre-release version of the game.
ReStory Steam Next Fest demo adds new gadgets
The latest demo introduces new repairable gadgets, including the Patento BS. tinyBuild says the device is inspired, but not too inspired, by one of gaming’s most iconic handhelds. We see you, legally distinct nostalgia machine.
The demo also adds an airbrush drawing tool, which lets players visually customise devices. Some community creations appear in the newest trailer, showing just how much personality players can slap onto their restored tech.
Since ReStory was announced in late 2025, the game has already welcomed more than 300,000 players into its playtest. It has also reached over 400,000 wishlists on Steam.
Repair retro tech and shape customer stories
In ReStory, players run an easygoing electronics repair shop in Y2K-era Japan. The job involves fixing a wide range of nostalgic devices, including retro video game consoles, handhelds, licensed Atari systems, cellphones, home appliances, cameras, and more.
However, this is not just about cleaning circuit boards and hunting for missing screws. Players will also influence each customer’s path through branching storylines and choices.
Those stories include uncovering secrets on a former gangster’s phone or learning about a lovestruck student’s crush. So yes, your repair shop may also double as a low-key drama detector.
ReStory also features an in-depth cleaning and restoration system, a Y2K-era web browser for hunting spare parts, and a mix of in-person and online orders. The game aims for a distinct, chill slice of urban life in Japan, with enough retro tech to make your old drawer of cables feel seen.
ReStory launches on Steam this summer
ReStory is set to launch on Steam this summer. Before then, players can try the new Steam Next Fest demo and add the game to their wishlist.
For fans of cosy sims, retro gadgets, and suspiciously emotional customer interactions, this one looks like a proper little time capsule.