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"Women love video games," Dressmaker dev says, there just aren't enough games for them: "We were definitely targeting women from the get-go"
The dressmaking simulation game Dressmaker has achieved significant success, with its developer Cozy Lives, led by Sabrina Becker and Jonathan Hau-Yoon, attributing this to its appeal to women, an underserved market in gaming. Becker emphasizes that while men have also shown interest, the game was intentionally designed to cater to female players' preferences, drawing inspiration from games like Roblox. The positive reception and player feedback highlight the demand for such experiences, with plans for future updates and potential mobile and Nintendo Switch ports.
A new Dressmaker update adds more skirts and materials to 2026's coziest success story
The indie game Dressmaker, praised for its creative experience and positive user reviews, has received a new update adding more skirts, fabrics, and accessories. Developer Cozy Lives has also implemented significant quality-of-life improvements to controls, menus, and accessibility based on player feedback.
A fashion game where you're the ultimate Dressmaker has been "overrun" with love, earning 96% positive Steam reviews
The indie fashion game Dressmaker has achieved significant success, earning an 'overwhelmingly positive' 96% rating on Steam and recouping its development costs on its first day. Project lead Jonathan Hau-Yoon of Cozy Lives expressed relief and joy at the game's reception, which has been embraced by players and streamers alike. Future updates are planned, including transparent fabrics, an online challenge mode, controller support, and ports to mobile and Nintendo Switch.
Dressmaker Review – Sew delightful
Dressmaker is a delightful game that blends job simulator and visual novel elements, allowing players to design and create custom dresses. Developed by Cozy Lives and published by Free Lives, the game was inspired by the personal story of developers Jonathan Hau-Yoon and Sabrina Becker. It offers extensive creative freedom with realistic dressmaking mechanics and a charming cast of characters, though the music can become repetitive and the 'off the rack' dress feature lacks depth.