ReStory Launches on Steam: Mandragora Repair Simulator

ReStory, a new electronic repair simulation from Mandragora, has arrived on Steam and quickly turned into a hit with players who enjoy relaxing, hands-on gameplay—partly because it’s built around disassembling and fixing early-2000s tech. Released on August 6, the game is already drawing strong review scores alongside a growing set of community requests.

Key takeaways

ReStory launched on Steam on August 6 and is currently rated positive by 96% of more than 3,000 reviews.
During launch week activity, the game peaked at nearly 20,000 concurrent players on Steam.
tinyBuild’s Alex Nichiporchik said the project recouped its budget in 12 hours, with gross earnings now above $1 million.
The title has a 10% Steam launch discount on August 20 (priced at 44.99 PLN), rising to 49.99 PLN afterward.
Mandragora does not offer a Polish language version for ReStory.

Steam reception: relaxing repairs, but some complaints

Player reviews on Steam are overwhelmingly favorable. Out of all reviews submitted so far, 96% are positive, with the total number of reviews exceeding 3,000. Many players praise the gameplay loop as both engaging and calming, and the UI is repeatedly mentioned as intuitive.

One review highlighted that the player intended to “just try it for a moment,” but ended up spending 10 hours in-game. Reviews also regularly point to the game’s atmosphere, music, and overall presentation as standout strengths.

That said, not everyone is fully satisfied. Some players say the process of repairing additional devices can feel repetitive over time. There are also criticisms tied to alleged use of generative AI, while the developers have not provided any information about AI use on ReStory’s Steam store page. Community members have additionally asked for a larger variety of devices to restore.

Sales momentum: 100,000 copies in the first day

Strong reviews were paired with unusually fast commercial momentum. Before release, ReStory reportedly added to wishlist by about 700,000 Steam users. Mandragora then stated that sales reached 100,000 units within the first day.

Further figures came from tinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik. He wrote that the project “paid back” in 12 hours and that current gross revenue is over $1 million. The game’s early engagement is also notable: at its peak, nearly 20,000 players were playing ReStory at the same time on Steam.

Mandragora also said the scale of interest exceeded expectations. The studio is already working on the first update, intended to address bugs reported by the community and respond to some of the feedback players have shared.

What ReStory is about: fixing electronics in a Tokyo workshop

ReStory places players in Tokyo during the mid-2000s, where they run a small electronics repair workshop. Customers bring in a range of devices that the player dismantles, cleans, and repairs by replacing broken components.

The game’s device lineup includes officially licensed Atari hardware as well as fictional equivalents inspired by well-known devices from the era. Players can work on items such as “Pokia” phones resembling the Nokia 3310 and N-Gage, and a “Nona” handheld modeled after the feel of the PSP.

In addition to the repair workflow, there’s a story layer. Each client has their own background, and player choices can affect how those individual stories develop and how the overall narrative ends. For example, players may need to decide what to do after finding a troubling clue inside a former gangster’s phone, or help a student find the courage to confess feelings to a crush.

Price, languages, and PC requirements

On Steam, ReStory is discounted by 10% until August 20, bringing the price to 44.99 PLN. After the promotion ends, the price increases to 49.99 PLN. A key purchase detail: the game does not include a Polish language option.