Dressmaker indie game enters Steam Top 10 best-sellers list

The indie game Dressmaker, developed by Cozy Lives and published by the Cape Town-based studio Free Lives, has rapidly ascended to the Top 10 best-selling games on Steam following its release in late September 2026.

In the boutique management simulator, players design and stitch ornate gowns, with gameplay mechanics even allowing for the potential to ‘sabotage’ clientele. The title has achieved an ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ user rating, with approximately 96% of over 2,000 reviews being favorable. Its commercial success has seen it momentarily outperforming major AAA titles such as Diablo IV and Marvel Rivals.

The game’s popularity has sparked discussions on social media regarding the viability of niche, highly optimized indie titles compared to large-budget productions. Users have noted the game’s appeal to creative audiences and its ability to run effectively on older hardware.