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The Sorting Bureau

A cozy sorting game set in a quiet Tokyo workshop. Clients bring you boxes of clutter: buttons, coins, gears, stamps. Sort them, group them, and put everything back in its place, to satisfying ASMR clicks. No timers. Mistakes cost nothing. Just the joy of tidying up.

★Mostly Positive· 79% of 354 Steam reviews

-30%$6.99$9.99

Screenshots & Gameplay

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Where to Buy

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Steam / PC
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About The Sorting Bureau

Every Item Has Its Place A desk covered in someone's life. Vintage buttons, foreign coins, delicate stamps, old gears, and forgotten sweets. Pick up each item and find its place.

Every Material Has Its Sound Metal clinks. Fabric rustles. Wood thuds. Each item snaps into its container with a satisfying click. The kind of sound you want to hear over and over.

Stories Told Through Objects Every request comes from someone real. A watchmaker and his gears. A pastry chef and her molds. A manga artist buried in brushes and sketches. They bring their boxes and ask for help. Sort through their things and you'll get to know them a little.

Your Evening Ritual New boxes show up every morning. New clients, new items, new sorting rules. Some evenings you sort a whole desk. Some evenings you just sit with the cat.

Features

  • Sort hundreds of tactile items across dozens of themed desks
  • No timers, no penalties, no scores. Play at your own pace
  • ASMR sound design: every material sounds different
  • Charming clients, each with their own personality and story
  • A quiet room that's still there when you come back
  • A cozy workshop tucked away in a quiet Tokyo neighborhood

Developed by Apelsinka Games, The Sorting Bureau was originally released on Aug 21, 2026. It holds a Mostly Positive reception on Steam with 79% positive reviews.

Playtime & Pacing

Average playthrough durations based on community play data for The Sorting Bureau:

Main Story
~4 hrs
Core narrative & main objectives
Story + Extras
~6 hrs
Side quests & world secrets
Completionist
~8.6 hrs
100% achievements & mastery

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Sorting Bureau multiplayer or co-op?

No, The Sorting Bureau is a dedicated single-player experience designed for cozy, stress-free solo play.

Can I play The Sorting Bureau on Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch?

The Sorting Bureau is not currently available on Nintendo Switch. It is fully playable on Steam Deck with controller support.

How long is The Sorting Bureau?

A typical playthrough of the main story takes about 4 hours. Players aiming for full completion and side content can expect around 8.6 hours of gameplay.

How much is The Sorting Bureau and is it on sale?

The Sorting Bureau is currently on sale for $6.99 USD (30% off its regular price of $9.99 USD) on participating digital storefronts.

Game Details

DeveloperApelsinka Games
PublisherApelsinka Games
Release DateAug 21, 2026
Platforms
ModeSingle Player
Playtime~4 hrs (Main)
Steam Rating★ 79% Positive (Mostly Positive)
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