- MakeRoom: Tidy Up! (free update) - 6 August 2026
Hey everyone! I'm super excited to present MakeRoom: Tidy Up! 🫧 It's the biggest update yet adding new game modes, pools, rooftops and more. You can now play through 16 new objectives that are themed around cleaning, gardening and unpacking! Let's dive in...Cleaning, Gardening & UnpackingThis updates adds brand new objective types. You'll find that the island has been expanded and new buildings have been added! Each of the objectives unlocks a new item for you to use in sandbox mode.Cleaning & Gardening 🫧During the new cleaning & gardening objectives you'll get various tools to clean up all sorts of scenes. Use the vacuum, mower, watering can, or rag to tidy everything up and transform messy spaces into beautiful homes and gardens.Unpacking 📦In the new Unpacking objectives you'll find a box filled with furniture and decorations waiting to be placed. Unpack every item and find the per…
- Update 14 (Visuals, and more!) - 21 May 2026
Hello everyone! A new update for MakeRoom has been released which adds many new features and items. The game is now also available in more languages; Spanish, Polish, Turkish, Swedish and Brazilian Portuguese. Let's find out what's new, but first...You can now get an exclusive 'Kenney' plush, our studio mascot! If you'd like to use Kenney in your creations, enter the secret code: kenney in the menu to unlock him. The plushie is available for a limited time only through Youtooz!Enhanced visualsThe lighting system has been overhauled. Now lights affect the environment and add a pleasing glow to the space around them. Some of the lights (like candles, lanterns) will flicker. You can switch between enhanced and basic visuals in the options, as well as disable the flickering.Objects from customAll 192 items that were previously only available when creating custom furniture are now also avail…
- Update 13 (Custom patterns, and more!) - 6 March 2026
Hey everyone! A new update for MakeRoom has been released which adds new features and items. The game has also be translated to more languages including French, German and Chinese!Custom patternsIt's now possible to load custom images to use as patterns for both walls and floors. It works exactly the same as loading images for picture frames! Please note that patterns have to be exactly 256 × 256 in size, otherwise they won't show up in-game.Wall shapes for camper vans & boatsThe ability to change the shape of both camper van and boats has been added, you'll even be able to remove the side wall entirely for more expansive builds! The example image above shows a new rounded wall for camper vans.TranslationsNew translations have been added which makes the game completely playable in English, Dutch, German, French, Russian and (Simplified) Chinese! The Dutch translations have been improved…
- Patch 2.2.1 - 29 January 2026
A small patch has been released fixing some issues;Resolved an issue preventing dioramas with many custom items from being uploaded to the Steam WorkshopCorrected the drinking glass iconCorrected mirroring on the 'Home Sweet Home' paintingCorrected spelling mistake when successfully uploading to Steam WorkshopNew secret item (join our Discord community to unlock!)
- Update 12 (Grouping, and more!) - 22 January 2026
GroupingYou can now group objects together. Just select multiple objects and press G to create a group. After that, selecting any single object in the group will automatically select the entire group. To ungroup objects, make a selection and press CTRL + G. These hotkeys are also displayed in the instructions panel, which you can open by clicking the ? in the top-right corner of the screen.Color vans & boatsYou can now set a custom color for camper vans and boats, separate from the background. By default, they’ll still use the background color, so your existing creations will look the same. To change this, click on the camper van cabin or the boat’s hull to adjust its properties.New itemsAs always, this update also introduces over 50 new items! You’ll find food containers, storage boxes, toy bricks, tea boxes, new pillows, freestanding bathtubs, sticky notes, and much more. There are al…
- Update 11 (Winter ❄️) - 18 December 2025
Multi-selectionYou can now select multiple items and manipulate them. Hold the shift key and click multiple objects or draw a box around them. This was a big community feature and it took a lot of work to implement in the game, but I'm really happy it's now available!Antique wagonsYou can now decorate your own antique wagons using new pieces added to the camper van option! Simply select a camper van to decorate, and then swap the wheels, front and back for the wagon type. Will you create a medieval merchant, or even a bookstore on wheels?New itemsThere's a whole lot of new items including Christmas decoration, presents, cookies, a sled, snowman, nutcracker and more! For a full overview of new items see the list below.Thank you everyone for all the creations, support and suggestions I've received since the release of MakeRoom - it's been fantastic! ✨ I hope you'll all have very cozy holi…
- Coming soon: The Winter Update! ❄️ - 10 December 2025
The Winter Update is releasing December 18th!I'm pleased to share that the next update for MakeRoom is releasing on December 18th; the Winter Update! This will add a big feature that took a while to implement...Multi-selectionFrequently requested by the community, the upcoming Winter Update will introduce multi-selection! It'll be much easier to move several items at once or copy sections. This new selection feature will work in both diorama mode and custom mode.What's coming:Multi-selectionDecorate antique wagonsTwinkling lights40+ holiday themed objectsStay tuned for December 18th, the Winter Update! ❄️
- Nominate MakeRoom for the Steam Awards - 24 November 2025
Hey everyone!I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you all for all the community objects, feedback and creations you've shared with me and others online. It has been a blast so far and the game is so much better with such a lovely community attached - thank you all! 💕If you liked MakeRoom, consider nominating it for the upcoming Steam Awards. I'd suggest the "Sit Back and Relax" category, since that perfectly reflects what I created MakeRoom for.You can also share the link to this page with your friends or others:https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2212670/view/616558206001350614Thank you very much!(Oh and a sneak peek what's coming up; the Winter Update will include 40 Christmas themed items and multi-selection!)
- Update 10 (Garden 🌿) - 18 November 2025
Unrestricted cameraRequested by the community and now available in the game! You can now toggle between the classic restricted camera and a completely unrestricted camera. This way you can see every little detail of your build and create the best pictures of your creations! Simply press F to switch, or use the toggle at top of the screen.Gizmo in dioramaThe gizmo (for advanced movement, rotation and scaling) has always been a part of custom furniture creation, but now it's also available in diorama mode! That way you have even more control over the items you place, and how they're oriented.New itemsThank you so much for all the suggestions! I'm really excited to bring these features to you, they've been requested by the community and they help make the game even better. I'll be back in December for a special Holiday Update (the 11th update!). Share your thoughts in the community, or on…
- Update 9 (Halloween 🎃) - 20 October 2025
Recolorable and dimmable lightsOne of the community's biggest wishes has come true! Lights are now recolorable and dimmable! Pick any light-emitting item, and click the new special color swatch. You can pick any color from the palette, or create a custom one. Choose darker shades to dim the light!Custom paintingsAnother popular request is here, custom paintings! You can now add your own images in-game (check the specifications by clicking the folder icon when selecting a painting). Just drop images into the folder, restart the game and presto - your masterpieces appear!Note: custom paintings can’t be shared on the Workshop, sorry!Daily promptsEvery day a new random prompt can be seen (shared across all players). Create a room inspired by it and share your work on the Workshop or in our Discord to see how the community tackles the same idea.Idea generatorOut of ideas? No problem! Just cl…
- Coming soon: The Halloween Update! 🎃 - 6 October 2025
The Halloween update is releasing October 20th!I'm very excited to share that the next update for MakeRoom is releasing on October 20th; the Halloween update! From here on I'll be creating bigger updates at irregular intervals, it allows me to work on bigger features and requests.The Halloween update will come with many features requested by the community, and of course plenty of spooky decoration! 👻What's coming:Recolorable and dimmable lightsCustom paintingsIdea generatorDaily promptsMovement and scaling gizmoPlus a lot of autumn and Halloween themed items to decorate your rooms! Stay tuned for October 20th, the Halloween update! 🎃
- Update 8 (Steam Deck verified, and more!) - 29 September 2025
Steam Deck VerifiedFantastic news because after a few small tweaks MakeRoom is now Steam Deck Verified! 🎉 That means Steam has tested it out and confirmed that the game runs smoothly on Steam Deck.Photography mode improvementsThe photography menu has had a little makeover! Options are now labeled more clearly, and color filters now have names so you can more easily keep track of your favorites. Plus, there's a brand new effect that gives your scenes a hand-painted look!New itemsThere's also some new items like two gamepads and a bunch of planks in custom mode perfect for making chairs. Do you have suggestions for additional items? Feel free to leave a comment!The Steam Workshop now has over 5,000 custom items! You can check them out here, simply hit subscribe to the items you like and restart the game to make them show up.Here's the complete changelog that lists all improvements and ch…
- Cute casual sandbox room designer MakeRoom makes lots of Steam Deck improvements - 22 September 2025
From developer Kenney (who makes lots of assets for game developers), MakeRoom is a cute sandbox building game all about building rooms to look sweet. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/cute-casual-sandbox-room-designer-makeroom-makes-lots-of-steam-deck-improvements/
- Update 7 (Achievements, and more!) - 22 September 2025
AchievementsThere are now 10 new achievements for you to unlock, giving you a little extra challenge and some fun goals to reach. Some of the achievements are visible from the start, and others are secrets!Steam Deck improvementsMany changes have been made to improve compatibility with Steam Deck. Controller icons are more accurate, the interface is bigger (by default) and text has been adjusted. It's currently being tested by Steam and hopefully the game will reach Steam Deck Verified status soon!TutorialThe tutorial has been completely overhauled and now guides you through more of the basics. It shows you how to rotate objects, how to move them up and down, and how to adjust the size of your room.New itemsJust like the other updates, this one also brings in new items. Everything here was kindly suggested by the community and includes instruments, crystals, teapots and new roof windows…
- Update 6 (Hiding & locking, and more!) - 15 September 2025
Hiding & lockingYou can now hide or lock objects. Click the "hide" icon to make objects temporarily invisible, then restore them using the hotkey (CTRL + H) or the button in the top right. Similarly, you can lock objects to prevent selecting them until they're unlocked. Both features work in the diorama creator and the object creator.Sample objectsYou’ll now see a set of sample objects in the object creator. They’re useful for building things like tables, sofas, or chairs. These samples were created by community member Silthulhu, with more on the way!New itemsThis update also introduces new items of which most in a Japanese style. It includes shoji doors/windows, tatami mats, chabudai, kotatsu and more!Your feedback and comments are invaluable to improving the game, thank you for sending them! Here's the full changelog:New featuresPress TAB (or START on gamepad/Steam Deck) to toggle the…
- Update 5 (Boats, and more!) - 8 September 2025
BoatsYou can now decorate boats! You'll be able to customize the bow, the stern and the mast. There's also a brand new request involving boats. Just select the boat to the south of the island to get started!WindowsNew attic-style windows have been added! Just set the wall height to low, and you’ll be able to place them (you'll find them in the "Construction" category). There are both straight and curved versions to choose from!New itemsThere's new windows, but also a lot of new objects to use while creating custom objects. Like ornamental corners, shapes and new sphere types.Thanks again for sending your feedback and comments! It's truly a joy to be able to grant the wishes of the community and add new features to the game. Here's the full changelog:Changes & improvements“Samples” pages limited to maximum available“Workshop” pages set to unlimitedSelect any part of the camper or boat to…
- Update 4 (360° rotation, and more!) - 1 September 2025
It's MakeRoom Monday! I'm super excited to share the latest update with you. As always, it contains a few things that were often requested by you, the community! Let's see what's new...Full 360° rotationI've seen many requests for full 360 degree rotation so now you can spin your room all the way around. Even the back is yours to decorate! What little surprises will you tuck away? 👀Size referencesSome of you shared that it can be tricky to tell how big furniture is when making custom objects. I totally get that! That's why you can now pick different size guides. Just choose one at the top of the screen and a handy guide will appear to help you size things up!New itemsAnd of course, this update brings plenty of new items. Like all kinds of cat shelves, pet-themed rugs, and cabinets in new sizes! But that's not all, check out the full changelog below. As always, I'd love to see your revi…
- Update 3 (3D exporting, and more!) - 25 August 2025
It's MakeRoom Monday! (let’s see if we can make this a tradition 🥰). I’ve been working on a new update that’s live today, and I’m really excited to share it with you. It tackles one of the most requested features (3D model exporting) but also comes with a ton of new items, changes, improvements and fixes. Let's dive in!3D ExportingYou can now save a 3D model of any object you’ve made. Just open the menu and choose “Export 3D model” This will give you three files:OBJ file - the main model, which you can open in other software (like the freely available 3D modeling software Blender)MTL file - holds details about the materials usedPNG file - a texture map that adds color to your modelAnything you export is yours to use however you like, in any of your projects.Object editor improvementsThe object editor just got some handy upgrades. You can now align the grid to your selected object, perf…
- Update 2 (Color wheel, and more!) - 18 August 2025
Hello again! I've worked hard on another update for MakeRoom based on your feedback and comments ✨ This update adds new features, improvements, fixes and there's a bunch of new items. Let's dive right in!Color wheelOne of the most requested features from the community is here: the color wheel! With it, you can pick any color you’d like for objects, walls, floors, and the background. It also includes HEX input and even remembers your recent selections. Plus, in the options menu you can now choose whether the palette or the wheel shows by default.Vertical object movementYou can now hold Shift while scrolling to move an object vertically, making it much easier to build extra floors or place items at different heights. Wall-mounted objects can also be rotated when they’re not mounted, giving you more flexibility when decorating.New itemsThis update also adds 30 new items including narrow ki…
- Update 1 (Undo, and more!) - 11 August 2025
Thank you so much for all the amazing support and kind words! ✨ I'm excited to share the very first MakeRoom update. It's packed with new features, improvements, fixes and even some new items. Let's see what's new!Undo 'remove object'Watching streams and reading reviews of MakeRoom showed that some players felt frustrated when objects were accidentally removed - totally understandable! Now, pressing Backspace or clicking the undo icon in the top-left will bring those objects right back.Return objects to their original positionNow, when you're picking up an object you can press Escape to cancel the move. Like nothing ever happened! If you're holding an object that wasn't previously put down, it'll simply disappear.Improved camera movementThe camera now uses logarithmic scaling, allowing for much more precise movement when zoomed in. This makes working on fine details a whole lot easier.N…
