ReStory Tools Guide: What to Buy & Upgrade
Tools are your only direct expense in ReStory, so upgrade order matters. This guide lists every confirmed tool, what it does, and a priority order that keeps your shop profitable.The right tool order saves money and keeps repairs fast; the wrong order wastes your early profit. A tool bought too early is money idle; a tool bought too late is money lost to slow repairs. This page keeps that balance in your favour. Revisit this page before every big purchase: the order above is the difference between a shop that grows and a shop that stalls. Your tools are the only real expense in ReStory; spending on the right ones at the right time is the whole game of shopkeeping. The order above keeps that balance in your favour from day one.
All tools
| Tool | What it does | Buy / upgrade priority |
|---|---|---|
| Screwdriver | Opens every device; used in every repair | Upgrade first — highest return |
| Brush | Cleans dirty parts faster and cheaper than consumables | Worth upgrading early |
| Air can | Consumable spray for stubborn cleaning | Buy only when needed |
| Shredder | Turns spare parts into passive money | Mid-game, strong passive income |
| Tip jar | Small passive income while working | Buy early |
| Sonic bath | Deep-cleaning station with timing involved | Later |
No matching work orders
Recommended upgrade order
Based on beginner-guide advice (source: intoindiegames):
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Screwdriver first
It is used in every single repair — the highest return on investment.
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Brush second
Cleaning is the most common step; a better brush speeds up every job.
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Passive income next
Tip jar early, shredder mid-game — both pay while you work.
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Consumables last
Air cans are situational; do not stockpile them.
Avoid these tool mistakes
Buying air cans in bulk — they are consumables and the brush covers most cleaning.
Upgrading tools you rarely use before the screwdriver.
Ignoring the shredder — it converts leftover parts into steady money.
Tools FAQ
What is the best first upgrade?+
Is the shredder worth it?+
Do tools break?+
Prices are being verified
Exact tool prices and upgrade costs are not yet verified. We will add a full price table once confirmed.
When to buy each tool
A buying order that keeps your shop profitable (sources: intoindiegames, allthings.how):
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Screwdriver — day one
It is used in every single repair; upgrade it first.
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Tip jar — early
Small passive income while customers are in the shop.
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Brush upgrade — early-mid
Faster cleaning speeds up every job.
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Shredder — mid-game
Turns leftover parts into 200–500¥ per use (source: allthings.how).
Upgrade FAQ
Is the air can worth buying?+
Can I sell tools?+
Do upgrades carry over?+
What is the best late-game tool?+
Tool investment order
| Order | Tool | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Screwdriver | Used in every repair — highest return. |
| 2 | Tip jar | Passive income with zero upkeep. |
| 3 | Brush | Speeds up the most common step. |
| 4 | Shredder | Converts spare parts to 200–500¥ (source: allthings.how). |
No matching work orders
Tool habits
Keep the screwdriver upgraded before buying new tools.
Let jobs dictate purchases — buy the air can only when a job needs it.
Reinvest repair profits into the next upgrade.
Never sell the screwdriver — it is always needed.