tinyBuild Announces ReStory – A Chill Electronics Repair Shop Simulator Set in Mid-2000s Japan, Coming to Steam in 2026
Fix iconic mid-2000s gadgets in a limited-time Steam playtest, available now!
SEATTLE – Dec. 9, 2025 – Video game publisher tinyBuild and developer Mandragora, the team that brought you the cozy rooftop apocalypse survival game I Am Future, are thrilled to take you back to Japan in the mid-aughts in ReStory! Announced during today’s Wholesome Snack showcase, ReStory lets you run your own electronics repair shop in Y2K-era Japan. Fix iconic pieces of 2000s tech, like cell phones, video game consoles (including officially licensed Atari systems), handhelds, digital pets, home appliances, music players, cameras, and more – all while hearing the unique stories of your customers and making meaningful decisions that influence a branching storyline.
Play ReStory’s early build during a limited-time playtest on Steam and wishlist today!
ReStory combines tactile repair gameplay with relaxing atmosphere, shop management mechanics, and a cast of memorable characters. Grow your business by carefully unscrewing, cleaning, soldering, repainting, and assembling devices to bring them back to life – and if you need spare parts, you can always buy them online via an old-school in-game web browser. Talk to customers, hear their stories, and see how your decisions impact both their lives and your shop through a non-linear narrative.
Key Features
- Satisfying Gadget Repairs: Chill out and vibe with engaging device restoration mechanics through every step of the tech-repair process.
- Shop Management: Take orders, manage your finances, browse the web and hunt for spare parts.
- Impactful Narrative: Meet a memorable cast of characters with unpredictable and intertwining stories. Your decisions will impact both their lives and your shop.
- Y2K Nostalgia: Fix devices inspired by iconic gaming consoles and handhelds, portable music players, cameras, home appliances and cell phones of the 2000s.
- Wait, Is That an Atari?! Yes! Partnering with Atari, ReStory will feature licensed consoles to repair including the Atari 2600, Jaguar and more!
- Chill Atmosphere ReStory creates a relaxing atmosphere that lets you unwind and tinker with gadgets against a beautiful backdrop of the Japanese urban setting.
"ReStory is my nostalgia for a time when we shared polyphonic ringtones via infrared ports and rewound cassette tapes with a pencil. When every device felt unique. Now we just hold these screens in our hands, and they all look the same. Japanese companies always amazed me with their influence on global technology, which made 2000s Tokyo the perfect setting. I can't wait to share this nostalgic feeling with players and discover how many other grown-up kids remember that era fondly!" said Evgeny Kisterev, Studio Director at Mandragora.
ReStory is set to release on Steam in 2026. Head to Steam to check out the game’s first playtest and add it to your wishlist 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
