Guides for gentle games
Cozy game guides, stitched with care.
Walkthroughs, customer guides and honest recommendation lists for cozy games. We're starting with Dressmaker, the sewing game everyone's talking about.
New release
Dressmaker
Out September 21, 2026 on Steam. Overwhelmingly Positive — 97% of 2,265 Steam reviews.
- → Characters & Customers
- → Walkthrough
- → Free Demo / Prototype
Dressmaker guides
All Dressmaker guides →- Characters & CustomersEvery Dressmaker game customer — Rose, Prudence, Priya, Marie, Edith, Fiona, Alice and more — with their personalities and what their commissions ask for.
- MeasurementsCustomer bust, waist and hip measurements in Dressmaker, how to match the mannequin to 100%, and what each measurement affects.
- WalkthroughStep-by-step Dressmaker walkthrough: take measurements, sketch the design, set the mannequin, buy fabric, cut on the grain, sew and deliver for 5 stars.
- Tips & TricksPractical Dressmaker tips for cutting, sewing, fabric choice and budgets — how to raise quality scores and earn five stars on every commission.
- Free Demo / PrototypeDressmaker has a free prototype on itch.io. Here's where to download it, what it includes, whether you can play online in a browser, and how it differs from the full game.
- Switch ReleaseIs Dressmaker coming to Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2)? The port is confirmed — here is everything known about the release date, controls and price.
- Platforms & PriceWhich platforms Dressmaker is on, what it costs, PC and Mac system requirements, supported languages, and the status of mobile and Steam Deck.
- Updates & RoadmapDressmaker update history and the developers' roadmap: online challenge mode, transparent fabrics, controller support, and Switch and mobile ports.
What to play next
Hand-picked lists, each written for a specific kind of cozy mood.
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- Best Cozy Games on SteamOur favourite cozy games on Steam for PC and Mac — relaxing crafting, farming, tidying and story games, grouped by the mood you're in.
- Best Cozy Switch GamesRelaxing Nintendo Switch games for cozy nights in: farming sims, gentle puzzles, island life and heartfelt story games.