Hozy brings calm, tactile home restoration to PS5 on November 9

Restoring a home without pressure

Hozy turns household work into an explicitly unhurried activity. Its levels have no timers, scores or pressure, with each space offering its own atmosphere and story. The initial sequence is to tidy the room, renovate it and then furnish it from a carefully curated set of items.

Tools range from a simple mop to a crowbar, but the emphasis is on making their use enjoyable rather than difficult. The game also encourages experimentation with the environment: windows can be opened so breeze moves dust particles, lamps can create a cosy reading nook, pianos can be played and drawers can contain secret messages.

Sound and DualSense feedback

Every surface, object and instrument has a distinct sound, while the music changes dynamically as a level progresses. The developers recommend headphones or a home cinema system to appreciate these details.

Making instruments responsive was a central development aim, with the DualSense wireless controller presented as a natural fit. Its haptic feedback gives interactions unique vibrations, including when a mop glides across the floor or furniture is arranged. Adaptive triggers communicate the resistance of floorboards as they give way to a crowbar, and the controller’s built-in speaker emits additional sounds from instruments in use.

More ways to revisit Littleville

The main storyline spans nine unique levels. After completing it, Game+ mode lets players return to restored houses and view earlier rooms in different lighting, switch between day and night and furnish spaces with different furniture sets, potentially transforming them beyond recognition.

Sandbox mode provides every item in the game for free-form room customization. Players can mix, match, duplicate and customize elements including wallpaper, background colours, window shapes, support beams and light switches. The developers also have plans for seasonal events and DLC in both free and paid forms.

Comfort and accessibility

Hozy is designed to accommodate different play preferences. It is available in 11 languages and includes visual and control options such as adjustable tool movement speed, camera inversion and colour display settings.

PlayStation Portal support offers another way to play, with the game designed to launch there as well. The stated goal is for players to enjoy Hozy at their own pace on November 9.