One million players can't be wrong. Low-Budget Repairs surpasses one million Steam wishlists as the demo arrives in just two days

22 July 2026

A massive community of players is already waiting for Low-Budget Repairs. Developed by Simplicity Games and published by PlayWay, the game has officially surpassed one million Steam wishlists, proving just how much anticipation it has generated ahead of launch. But that's not all – the developers have also confirmed that a playable demo will be available on Steam starting July 24.

In Low-Budget Repairs, doing the job right is optional – making a profit isn't. Step into the shoes of a rookie contractor running a small renovation business in a 1990s Polish post-communist neighbourhood, where every byway is another opportunity to save money. Water down your paint, buy the cheapest tools you can find, and lay tiles without bothering to level them. Every sleazy “life hack” is allowed. If the customer doesn't notice, it's a job well done.

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Players won't have to wait much longer to experience it for themselves. The Steam demo launches on July 24, giving everyone the chance to play through the opening section of the game, take on their first renovation jobs, meet a cast of memorable local customers, and test the tools and materials which help get the job done – regardless the quality.

Surpassing one million wishlists marks another major milestone for Simplicity Games and proves that the game's absurd humor, unmistakable 1990s post communist atmosphere, and unconventional take on the simulation genre resonate with players around the globe. The next milestone is just around the corner, as players will soon get their first hands-on experience with the game.

Key Features:

🛠️ Build your own renovation business as an amateur handyman – do sloppy work and charge premium prices.
🛠️ Complete renovation jobs across authentic 1990s post-communist apartment blocks filled with retro furniture, wood paneling, and all kinds of DIY disasters.
🛠️ Cut costs whenever you can – water down paint, buy the cheapest materials available, and remember: what the customer doesn't know won't hurt them.
🛠️ Earn money, grow your business, and take on increasingly ambitious projects while building a reputation as the neighborhood's most notorious handyman.

The press kit is available here.

Low-Budget Repairs launches on PC on August 13, 2026. Players can already add the game to their Steam Wishlist, while the playable demo will become available on July 24.

About Simplicity Games:
We are an independent Polish game studio developing mobile and console games. The company was founded in Rzeszów in 2014 by two friends working on their first projects in an attic driven purely by passion for games.
Today, our team has grown to 26 people and continues to expand. We specialize in casual PC games covering a wide range of themes. Our titles include Majster Symulator, Mirek Handlarz Symulator, and Auto Fuszerka.

About PlayWay:
Founded in 2011, PlayWay is one of Poland's leading game publishers and developers. The company collaborates with around 70 subsidiary studios as well as numerous internal development teams. Its best-known titles include the Car Mechanic Simulator and House Flipper franchises.

Patrycja Pietrowska

Junior PR Specialist at better. gaming agency