Run a quaint electronics repair shop in mid-2000s Tokyo. Grow your business by carefully restoring iconic video game consoles, cell phones, music players, and other nostalgic devices. Talk to customers, hear their stories, and see how your decisions impact both their lives and your shop.
Catch up on ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs with the developer’s own announcements. Start with the newest recorded post, then explore the details before you return.
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The FUZZBY Update is Here!
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Hey Restorers! 💛 The Fuzzby Update is out now, bringing two new devices to ReStory. Say hi to Fuzzby, the legendary fluffy companion, and take apart the iconic Nony PlayMachine Controller, the original one! We also have a ton of improvements and fixes rolling out with this update. We've been reading your feedback,…
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Hey Restorers! 💛 The Fuzzby Update is out now, bringing two new devices to ReStory. Say hi to Fuzzby, the legendary fluffy companion, and take apart the iconic Nony PlayMachine Controller, the original one! We also have a ton of improvements and fixes rolling out with this update. We've been reading your feedback, discussions, and reviews to make sure we hit as many issues as possible. Please check out the full patch notes below. Also: We have rolled out a fix for the story progression bugs experienced by some players. Please see more details at the end of this post to learn how to install this fix. The new device that we teased a couple of weeks ago is still in the works! Steam Deck Verified Take ReStory on the go with full Steam Deck support! We've become Steam Deck verified and introduced multiple QoL improvements and fixes to better optimise handheld performance. Quality of Life Improvements Major Fixes: - Fixed a Xi-Box disassembly issue where one screw had no associated part. - Fixed repaired circuit traces and solder points not being properly restored after saving and loading. - Fixed a memory leak that occurred after painting and shipping devices. - Fixed memory leaks related to various gameplay modes. - Disabled depth-of-field blur to reduce GPU load. - Visits postponed to the next day are no longer lost when saving and loading at midnight. - Quest items can no longer be placed in the inventory and accidentally destroyed. - Fixed quest-related circuit boards losing their soldering requirements after ultrasonic cleaning. - Fixed controller navigation in the main…
Hey Restorers 💛 The update that was planned to go live on September 21 will be released slightly later. We understand this is not great news. On the bright side, we can tell you that the update itself is ready to go (and we think you’ll love the new content!). We want a really cool collab to be a part of this update,…
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Hey Restorers 💛 The update that was planned to go live on September 21 will be released slightly later. We understand this is not great news. On the bright side, we can tell you that the update itself is ready to go (and we think you’ll love the new content!). We want a really cool collab to be a part of this update, and the process of clearing everything took longer than expected. Trust us, it will be worth it Here is a sneak peek of the device; can you guess what it is? We are going to release this update as soon as we can, so please expect more news in the coming weeks. The wait won’t be too long. Thank you so much for your understanding and support. Mandragora Team
Hey Restorers, To celebrate the 500,000 copies sold, we have a FREE CONTENT UPDATE on 21st September We previously noted that the content update will be coming on September 14th, but the team needs a little more time to finalize the content, and it will be worth the wait. Check out our accolades trailer from the…
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Hey Restorers, To celebrate the 500,000 copies sold, we have a FREE CONTENT UPDATE on 21st September We previously noted that the content update will be coming on September 14th, but the team needs a little more time to finalize the content, and it will be worth the wait. Check out our accolades trailer from the tinyBuild Connect here: For a sneak peek into the next small story addition: "Kaito and Haruhi will return. They have grown up and become an actor and an engineer. And they help the big gamedev star who is in the city" You can expect a new character, new device to repair AND more story to tie it all together. Make sure you check back right here on September 21st
95.1% of 11,790 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 94.7. The developers have shipped 5 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 3.7.
reception 94.7·support +3.7·Exceptional
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$19.99
Development
Actively supported
Last heard from developers
15 days ago
Historical posting rhythm
every ~8.5 days
Substantial updates (6 mo)
5
Current silence
within normal range
The developers post roughly every 8.5 days and were last heard 15 days ago — within their normal range. 5 substantial updates recorded in the past six months, 4 classified as major.
Last successful news check: Nov 7, 2026, 2:04 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.
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patchAug 13, 2026
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs Sells Near 100K Copies in Launch Day
Mandragora's cozy electronics repair game ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs has had a striking debut on Steam. According to a post from author Misao Kamiya, the title crossed 15,000 concurrent players in under 24 hours and approached 100,000 units sold at the time of writing — figures the team described as unexpected.
Critic reception has been warm. The game holds a Metacritic score of 84 at launch, alongside a 97% positive rating from Steam users. Press excerpts shared in the announcement reflect broadly consistent praise:
Monstervine (5/5): praised the activity of scrubbing metal frames and twisting screws as genuinely relaxing
The Wand Report (8/10): highlighted 2000s nostalgia, restoration mechanics, and a storyline it called "turbulent"
ZTGD (9/10): cited the blend of "great vibes, chill music and wacky customers" and placed it on their provisional GOTY list
GameSpew (9/10): called it "gorgeously presented and utterly moreish," crediting developer Mandragora with balancing realism and entertainment
Kyusai noted the game's appeal to fans of retro aesthetics and intricate cleaning mechanics
The team noted that a first update addressing player feedback and reported bugs was already in progress and expected to go live shortly after the announcement. Known issues were acknowledged, though specific details were not included in the available source text.
For players drawn to low-stakes, tactile simulation, the launch numbers suggest ReStory has found its audience quickly.
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Hey Restorers! 💛 The Fuzzby Update is out now, bringing two new devices to ReStory. Say hi to Fuzzby, the legendary fluffy companion, and take apart the iconic Nony PlayMachine Controller, the original one! We also have a ton of improvemen…
Hey Restorers 💛 The update that was planned to go live on September 21 will be released slightly later. We understand this is not great news. On the bright side, we can tell you that the update itself is ready to go (and we think you’ll lo…
Hey Restorers, To celebrate the 500,000 copies sold, we have a FREE CONTENT UPDATE on 21st September We previously noted that the content update will be coming on September 14th, but the team needs a little more time to finalize the content…
Hey Restorers, Join us on September 14th for the tinyBuild Connect where we show off news on when to expect our next FREE content update. We previously noted that the content update will be coming on September 14th but the team need a littl…
Hey Restoreres! 🪛 We have another patch for you that fixes many of the issues you were all having with memory leaks, Mac issues, story progression, AND added 5 save slots! There are a lot more improvements that we worked on; read below: Ad…
Hey Restorers! 🪛💛 It has been two weeks since our release! The world will never be the same. We've been working really hard this whole time fixing bugs and adding highly requested QoL features. For example, this button that allows you to …
Hey Restoreres 🪛 We have a new patch ready for you. This update fixes a range of bugs with achievements, QoL improvements, and new audio added. Please update your game, and thank you for reporting all the bugs and leaving us your feedback.…
Hey Restorers 💛 Hope everyone is having a great summer day today and the heatwaves don't bother you that much. We have a bunch of updates for you today! 300k copies sold in a week It has been a week since ReStory was released, and we are p…
Hey everyone! The last few days were crazy. On behalf of our small team, a huge THANK YOU for supporting our game, for your raving reviews, and tons of valuable feedback. The launch has exceeded all our expectations, and we’re very excited …
New indie game ReStory has already earned over $1 million in Steam revenue, with 97% user reviews making it tinyBuild's highest-rated game. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Cozy retro repair sim ReStory earns its budget back in just 12 hour…
Hey Restorers! As we’re writing this, the game has just crossed 15,000 concurrent players on Steam in less than 24 hours since the launch. It’s unbelievable! These numbers would not be possible without all the support you've given us since …
💛 TODAY IS THE DAY! 💛 ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs is out now!! Run your electronics repair shop, talk to customers, and shape their stories! Restore iconic devices from the good old times, like legendary gaming consoles, mobile pho…
Hey Restorers! With only 2 days until the launch of our game, we're applying the finishing touches to ReStory, So whilst we're working on that, we also wanted to answer your questions regarding how much it'll cost and the rough gameplay tim…
Hey ReStorers! We keep telling you all the release date for ReStory 'this summer', 'check out this summer ', or 'launching soon', well, no more! ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs is officially releasing 💛 AUGUST 6TH 2026 💛 Check out our …
Hey Restorers! This is a very special celebration for us. You've helped us reach 500K wishlists since we first announced our game AND reached the top 100 of wishlisted games on Steam! This is no small feat for an indie game, and it's all th…
Hey Restorers! 💛 Our demo is OUT NOW! You've all been waiting patiently for all the content we've been teasing since we first announced the game, and today it's finally time for our demo. Restore iconic devices from the good old times, lik…
Hey Restorers! SURPRISE! We have a new gameplay trailer to share with you. We've been working on so much in the background, adding all new devices, unlock customization for all the nostalgic gadgets with the new painting feature AND working…
Hey Restorers 🪛 We have a very different devlog for you today because this one is all about YOU and restoring your love for the forgotten and ✨dusty✨ gadgets you have hidden away. Introductions We asked 5 members of our community to share …
Hey Restoreres, We have another devlog for you today, and we wanted to showcase to you a little more about who the characters are that keep coming to your store, their favorite foods, and, most importantly, a small spoiler-free insight into…
Hey Restorers! 🪛 Before we get into today's devlog, we wanted to celebrate hitting 300,000 wishlists! Thank you so much for your constant support and love you show ReStory! We've been working on some really cool things in the background th…
Today marks the 1-month anniversary of the ReStory announcement, and yesterday we woke up, opened our shop, and launched Gozilla Fairfox to discover that you have added the game to your wishlists 200,000 times! This is an excellent start to…
Hey Restorers! We have a small patch update for you! One of the major fixes we've done for this patch is to fix some of the frame drops that some of you were experiencing, so please head over and update your game💛 Note: If you still have p…
Hey Restorers! We can't believe we're writing this right now, but our little game about restoring nostalgic gadgets in your electronics repair shop has hit over 70,000 wishlists on Steam in under 3 days! 💛 It's an overwhelming feeling, ove…
Hey Restorers, we're sure you're busy cleaning a Pokia 3310 or repairing some of your Atari 2600 requests, but we have our very first hotfix for you! Fixed a major bug that blocked you from taking the parts out of the box after ordering the…
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