Release
September 21, 2026
Windows and macOS on Steam. Developer Cozy Lives; publisher Free Lives.
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Dressmaker: release date, price, patches and what’s planned
Dressmaker (Cozy Lives, published by Free Lives) released on Steam on September 21, 2026 for Windows and macOS at $14.99. Mobile and Switch ports, an online challenge mode, transparent fabrics and controller support are planned; none has a release date as of September 30, 2026.
Quick facts
Price
$14.99
US price on Steam, checked September 30, 2026. Regional pricing applies.
Steam reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
6,503 positive of 6,638 (98%) on September 30, 2026. This changes daily.
Type
Casual · Simulation
Single-player cozy crafting game. English, Simplified Chinese and Japanese, each with full audio support.
Become a dressmaker! Choose fabric, cut out patterns, and sew them all together to satisfy (or sabotage!) townsfolk in this cozy crafting game inspired by real dressmaking.
Announced, not released yet
From the developer’s launch post on September 21, 2026. As of September 30, 2026 none of the planned items below has a release date.
Small updates: bug fixes plus new fabrics and accessories
The developer said small updates would follow release, fixing bugs and adding a sprinkling of new fabrics and accessories.
Online challenge mode
Compare your dress designs with other players and vote for favourites. Described as work that has begun, for a larger update further down the line.
Transparent fabrics
Not in the launch version. The developer says layered transparency with double-sided meshes needs extra work to look right.
Proper controller support
The developer says the game runs fast on Steam Deck but wants to add full controller support.
Mobile and Nintendo Switch ports
Planned in response to constant requests on the developer's social channels. No release dates, prices or store pages have been announced.
Patch notes so far
Build 410
Mostly interface polish.
- Component names in the sketchbook now show that they can be clicked.
- The mouse wheel no longer rotates panels in the cutting room while the pointer is over the inventory.
- You can change the thread colour in the sewing scene by clicking the spools.
- Hovering a panel in the inventory shows where it goes on the mannequin.
- Fixed a tutorial soft-lock when the sketchbook was clicked before the bell.
Build 403
The first patch, based on day-one feedback and bug reports.
- Fixed the mouse cursor sometimes going invisible in the cutting-room tutorial.
- Enabled the back button during the store tutorial.
- You now ring the bell to call the next customer.
- Fixed some lace trim items not being tagged as lace trim.
- Failed commissions now pay out when the character accepted the commission.
- Fixed the single keyhole bodice and shop buttons on very wide screens.
Summarised in our own words from the developer’s Steam patch posts.
Timeline
Build 410
Second small patch, mostly interface improvements. Source
First patch and costs recouped
Build 403 ships; the developer says development costs were recouped within 24 hours of launch. Source
Released
Dressmaker launches on Steam for Windows and macOS. Source
Price announced
Anticipated price $14.99 with regional pricing and a 10% launch discount. Source
Content complete
The developer said the launch date would be met and the game was content complete. Source
Launch date announced
Launch date set for 21 September 2026; the game had over 200,000 wishlists. Source
100,000 wishlists
The developer announced the game passed 100,000 Steam wishlists. Source
Wholesome Direct trailer
New trailer and a release window: September 2026. Source
Wholesome Direct slot
Accepted into the June 2026 Wholesome Direct; the fabric inventory interface was reworked. Source
April update
Prototype update: every character is measured in a simplified way and the mannequin is adjusted to fit their body. Source
System requirements (minimum)
Windows
- OS: Windows 10 or later
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel UHD 630 or Better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
macOS
- Processor: Apple M1
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
As listed on the Steam store page, checked September 30, 2026. Steam lists no Linux build.
Dressmaker FAQ
When did Dressmaker come out?
Dressmaker released on Steam on September 21, 2026 for Windows and macOS, according to the Steam store page and the developer’s launch post.
How much does Dressmaker cost?
The US price on Steam is $14.99 (checked September 30, 2026). On September 7, 2026 the developer said to expect $14.99 with regional pricing and a 10% launch discount; Steam showed 0% off at our check.
Is there a Dressmaker mobile or Nintendo Switch version?
Both are planned. In the September 21, 2026 launch post the developer said mobile and Switch ports are planned. As of September 30, 2026 no release date, price or store page has been announced.
Does Dressmaker have multiplayer or online features?
Steam lists it as single-player. The developer says an online challenge mode, where you compare designs with other players and vote for favourites, is being worked on. No date has been announced.
Does Dressmaker work on Steam Deck, and does it support controllers?
The developer says the game runs fast on Steam Deck but wants to add proper controller support, which is planned. Tamedex has not tested it on a Steam Deck.
What languages does Dressmaker support?
English, Simplified Chinese and Japanese, each with full audio support, per the Steam store page.
Is Dressmaker available on Linux?
Not according to Steam, which lists Windows and macOS only (checked September 30, 2026).
What are the system requirements?
Windows: OS: Windows 10 or later; Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen; Memory: 8 GB RAM; Graphics: Intel UHD 630 or Better; DirectX: Version 11; Storage: 2 GB available space. macOS: Processor: Apple M1; Memory: 8 GB RAM; Storage: 1 GB available space. These are the minimum requirements listed on Steam.
Sources and method
Facts come from Steam’s public store and news feeds for Dressmaker and the developer’s Steam announcements linked above, last checked September 30, 2026 (2026-09-30 08:49 UTC). Prices, review counts and player numbers change, so treat them as a snapshot. When something has not been announced we say so and date the statement instead of guessing. We do not use the game’s art or screenshots; the illustrations on this page are original. See our methodology and IP policy.
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