LOS ANGELES – June 6, 2026 | Indie publisher tinyBuild and debut studio Fantastic Signals are excited to premiere a new gameplay deep dive video at today’s Future Games Show Summer Showcase for the upcoming first-person, narrative-driven, supernatural handyman simulator, The Lift. Enjoy Studio Director Ivan Slovtsov’s gameplay commentary and see what repairs are in order when The Lift comes to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2027.
Adventurous engineers can also roll up their sleeves, brave the unexpected surprises of the Institute, and offer feedback on the latest in-development build by signing up for The Lift's new June 14 closed playtest on Steam!
Step into the shoes of an engineer tasked with investigating and restoring what was once humanity's most advanced research facility – the Institute. Getting the job done isn’t just about what you do, but how you do it. Whether you start with cosmetic repairs or larger multistep "boss device" projects, every push, pull, click or clean is designed to be supernaturally satisfying in its animation, response and audio design, delivering an almost ASMR-like experience.
About The Lift
The Lift is an eerie, story-driven handyman simulator in which you renovate and explore a massive research facility abandoned after a mysterious incident. Set in a highly interactive world inspired by Soviet science fiction, The Lift puts a surreal twist on the handyman gameplay formula, tasking players with a wide range of jobs from vacuuming reality-distorting anomalies and collecting fuel from robotic bees to reviving interdimensional satellite dishes and repairing sentient reactors.
- RENOVATE: Every floor of the Institute is a massive renovation project with unique challenges. Work at your own pace, tackling everything from basic furniture repairs to complex electrical engineering projects. Use a variety of gadgets, craft what you need, and bring the Institute back to its former glory.
- EXPLORE: Use the Lift as your mobile base while traveling across the Institute. Explore multiple biomes, unlock hidden areas, meet unforgettable characters, and complete their quests. Piece together the mind-bending truth behind the incident that changed everything.
- REPAIR: Breathe life back into dozens of intricate devices, from vending machines and generators to satellite dishes and reactors. Build circuits with multiple components, identify fault currents, route cables, manage power supply, and generate torque to repair each system.
The Lift is available to wishlist today on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. For the latest news and info, visit www.theliftgame.com, and follow the team’s developer diaries and updates on Steam and X/Twitter.
About Fantastic Signals
Fantastic Signals is a new studio with teams based in Latvia and Serbia. The team is comprised of industry veterans previously working on the Pathologic and Ori franchises, with a keen focus on building immersive, unforgettable worlds infused with deep storytelling and engaging systems-driven gameplay.
About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can't miss. The company’s dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, DUCKSIDE, The King is Watching, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, the Netherlands, and Eastern Europe. https://www.tinybuild.com
Article by: Susan N.
