ReStory: A Y2K Japanese Electronics Repair Shop Sim Opens Playtest Access and Prepares for a 2026 PC Release
tinyBuild and Mandragora, the team behind I Am Future, have announced ReStory, a detailed simulation game that transports players back to the charm filled electronics culture of Japan in the early 2000s. The game is planned for release on PC via Steam in 2026, and fans can already request access to the Playtest starting today. It blends hands on repair work with light management and story driven interactions, offering a nostalgic journey through the Y2K era with both style and authenticity.
ReStory recreates the experience of running a small repair shop in early 2000s Japan where familiar gadgets of the time take center stage. Players will repair classic devices such as mobile phones, handheld game consoles, music players, digital cameras, and even virtual pet gadgets that once filled pockets everywhere. Each task requires precision as players unscrew components, clean internal parts, remove grime, solder connections, and reassemble each device back into working condition. The game also features officially licensed Atari hardware including the Atari 2600 and Jaguar, allowing players to handle iconic retro consoles in repair form.
Management elements tie into the core gameplay as players must handle job orders, manage finances, track customer requests, and purchase spare parts using an in game browser built to mimic the aesthetics of the early internet. Customers share personal stories that shape the mood of the shop, and players can make decisions that influence branching narrative paths which affect both the characters and the future of the repair shop. This creates a hybrid experience that mixes practical repair work with human storytelling set against the backdrop of a nostalgic era.
Key Features
- Fun Equipment Repair: Enjoy repairing electronics with detailed and tangible steps.
- Integrated store management: Get a job Repair things, manage money, and find spare parts through the old Y2K web browser.
- Stories are interactive: Meet memorable characters and make decisions about events that affect the story in multiple paths.
- Clear 2000s vibe: Repair devices inspired by 2000s technology, including game consoles, music players, phones, portable entertainment, and more.
- Authentic Atari Consoles: Meet the official repair of the Atari 2600, Jaguar and other models
- Relaxing Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in a cozy repair shop in the atmosphere of an old Japanese town full of unique charmse planned for 2026 is shaping up to become a heartfelt tribute to the era of early digital life.
ReStory stands out as one of the most promising cozy sims on the horizon because it captures not only the nostalgia of Y2K technology but also the emotional stories behind every repair, making it a refreshing blend of craftsmanship and character driven storytelling.
