tinyBuild and Mandragora, the creators of I Am Future, are releasing a new game called ReStory. It’s a simulation where you manage an electronics repair shop in Japan during the year 2000, and it’s coming to Steam in 2026.
Evgeny Kisterev, director of Mandragora studio, explains that ReStory is inspired by a longing for the early 2000s – a time of sharing ringtones via infrared and using pencils to rewind cassette tapes. He remembers when devices felt personal and unique, a feeling lost in today’s world of identical screens. Kisterev, deeply impressed by Japan’s impact on technology, chose 2000s Tokyo as the game’s setting and is excited to share this wave of nostalgia with players, hoping they’ll fondly remember that era too.
Here is an overview of the game, via tinyBuild:
About
In ReStory, you manage an electronics repair shop in Japan during the year 2000. You’ll fix classic gadgets from that era—think cell phones, game consoles (including Atari!), handheld devices, digital pets, and more—all while getting to know your customers and making choices that shape the story.
In ReStory, you’ll enjoy the satisfying process of fixing broken objects while running your own repair shop. Carefully disassemble, clean, and rebuild devices – from soldering to repainting – and source parts online using an in-game web browser. Meet interesting customers, learn their stories, and see how your choices shape their lives and the success of your shop in a dynamic and branching 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 & 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.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.
Announce Trailer
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Japanese
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2025-12-09 23:48