Cozy Game Restoration FAQ: Price, Demo, Steam Deck, and Is It on Switch or PS5?

Cozy Game Restoration, the cartridge-cleaning sim from Melbourne solo developer Adam Stormhardt, launches on Steam on 4 November. It passed 400,000 Steam wishlists before launch, according to its developer and publisher Parasol Corp. Here's what it costs, where you can play it and what isn't announced yet.

How much does Cozy Game Restoration cost?

$14.99, according to Parasol Corp's launch announcement. The Steam page doesn't show a price before launch, and no UK or euro price has been announced. A soundtrack is listed as separate content on Steam.

Is Cozy Game Restoration on Switch or PS5?

No. It launches on Steam only, for Windows and Mac. Parasol Corp hasn't announced a Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5 or Xbox version, so there's no console release date either.

Is it on Steam Deck?

Yes, it's built with the Steam Deck in mind. The Steam page says the game "is being built from the ground up for Steam Deck", and it has full controller support, including PlayStation controllers.

Is there a demo?

Yes. A free demo is listed on the Steam page. It was one of the 24 most-played demos at June's Steam Next Fest, with 171,679 downloads, according to Parasol Corp, and 149,745 players signed up for an earlier playtest in May.

When does it come out?

4 November 2026 on Steam. The game was first set for 24 September, as The Escapist reported in June, before moving to November. Parasol Corp hasn't given an unlock time.

What do you actually do?

You open taped-up mystery parcels and restore the old game cartridges inside, removing dust, ink, stickers, scratches and adhesive residue with a different tool for each. Every cartridge is dirtied procedurally, so no two are the same. According to the launch announcement:

• 108 games inspired by the 1980s to early 2000s, each in PAL and NTSC versions, across six fictional retro platforms, with five rarity levels
• 300 quests at launch, which reward decorations and furniture for your collection room
• No timer and no fail state
• Notes from previous owners on some cartridges, plus cartridges based on real indie games such as Abiotic Factor and Conscript

There are Easter eggs too, including Zelda-inspired cartridges that celebrate the Ocarina of Time remake and a game inspired by GTA 6.

Is it multiplayer?

No. The Steam page lists it as single-player only.

Can my PC run it?

Almost certainly. Steam asks for Windows 10 or 11, 8GB of RAM and Intel Graphics 4400 or better, with a GeForce GTX 1050 or Radeon RX 570 recommended, plus 4GB of storage. Its notes add that you need a mouse with a scroll wheel for camera control.

Which languages does it support?

The Steam page lists 18, including French, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Korean and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. English has full audio.