Hozy Complete Walkthrough Guide
The complete step-by-step Hozy walkthrough โ all 9 locations, every mechanic, and pro tips for perfect rooms.
๐ฎ How to Play Hozy โ Beginner Basics
When you start Hozy, you arrive in your hometown after city life doesn't work out. A world map shows all nine locations, unlocking one by one as you complete each renovation. Every location belongs to a character in your story โ a family member, a neighbour, a community figure โ and their personality is reflected in the items you find and the dรฉcor available.
Each level follows the same structure: arrive at the space, survey the mess, complete the task checklist (top-right corner), then take a photo and leave. Tasks can be completed in any order. There are no timers. You can revisit any completed level at any time from the world map.
Controls: Left-click and hold to use any tool. Mouse wheel rotates held furniture. Right-click triggers special interactions on specific objects (instruments, windows, fireplaces, etc.). Spacebar opens photo mode once all tasks are done.
Tools unlock progressively: The attic (Level 1) introduces the hands, squeegee, mop, and paint roller. The broom and crowbar arrive in Level 2 (Artist's Workshop). No other new tools are introduced after that.
๐ Level-by-Level Walkthrough
After life in the big city doesn't go as planned, you return to your small hometown. The first space you restore is the attic of your parents' home โ dusty, forgotten, but full of warm memories. Yellowed wallpaper peels from the walls, autumn leaves drift through the cracked window, and the old floorboards are grey with grime. This is where your journey begins.
Tasks
- โ Collect all scattered trash from the floor and shelves
- โ Clean the left and right windows with the squeegee
- โ Mop the wooden floor until it shines
- โ Paint the left wall and right wall with the roller
- โ Unpack furniture boxes and arrange the room freely
Top Tip
๐ก Start by collecting all trash before using any cleaning tools โ this prevents objects blocking your mop path.
The workshop belongs to a local artist who left for the city years ago. Their creative chaos is everywhere โ paint smears on the floor, canvases leaning against every wall, a cluttered yard with cracked parquet flooring. This space introduces the crowbar mechanic and outdoor yard restoration.
Tasks
- โ Sweep autumn leaves from the yard into the leaf bag
- โ Remove the old parquet floor panels with the crowbar
- โ Lay down new flooring planks
- โ Clean the studio windows
- โ Paint the studio walls
- โ Unpack and arrange artist-themed furniture and dรฉcor
Top Tip
๐ก The crowbar is satisfying โ click and hold over a floor panel and it pops up automatically. Work from one end to the other to avoid trapping yourself.
Your little sister scraped together her savings to rent a small apartment downtown โ at least, downtown-ish. The space is tiny but full of character: band posters, a second-hand keyboard, a bike crammed against the wall, and a fire escape balcony just big enough for a plant or two.
Tasks
- โ Collect dense clutter and personal items
- โ Clean the apartment windows
- โ Mop the floor
- โ Paint the walls
- โ Creatively furnish the small space
Top Tip
๐ก Space is tight โ use vertical shelving to store items on walls rather than the floor.
In the heart of town sits an old cafรฉ that hasn't served coffee in years. Faded menu boards, dusty counter tops, mismatched chairs stacked in corners โ this space holds the town's social memory. Your task is to bring it back to life, ready to welcome guests again.
Tasks
- โ Remove layers of dust and debris
- โ Clean all cafรฉ windows (larger than previous levels)
- โ Scrub the tile floor
- โ Paint or wallpaper the interior walls
- โ Arrange cafรฉ furniture: tables, chairs, counter items
- โ Decorate with plants, lighting, and wall art
Top Tip
๐ก The cafรฉ has more floor area than previous levels โ work section by section to track which areas are clean.
A brilliant but chaotic scientist lived here, using every available centimetre of wall space for shelves, equipment, and experiments. The apartment is a vertical puzzle โ floor space is minimal, but shelves, wall mounts, and the balcony offer clever storage solutions.
Tasks
- โ Carefully collect fragile-looking lab equipment and debris
- โ Clean windows (including balcony sliding door)
- โ Mop laboratory flooring
- โ Paint walls and ceiling accents
- โ Arrange scientific furniture and equipment across vertical shelving
Top Tip
๐ก Prioritise shelf placement early โ once shelves are up, small items like beakers and books can be organised without floor clutter.
Tucked behind the town hall is a room that once rang with music lessons and late-night rehearsals. Instruments lie dusty and forgotten, sheet music scattered across every surface. This space has more interactable objects than any previous level.
Tasks
- โ Remove scattered sheet music and debris
- โ Clean windows and instrument cases
- โ Polish the wooden floor
- โ Paint walls in a tone that suits musical inspiration
- โ Arrange instruments, stands, and dรฉcor thoughtfully
Top Tip
๐ก Musical instruments each have right-click interactions โ guitar, piano, drum kit, and violin all play a short sound.
Not every space in Hozy is grounded in everyday reality. This ethereal location blurs the boundary between a room and a dream โ unusual geometry, soft lighting, and decor items that feel like memories more than objects. It is the most atmospheric level in the game.
Tasks
- โ Collect drifting light debris (behaves differently from regular trash)
- โ Polish glowing floor surfaces
- โ Apply luminescent wall treatment
- โ Arrange dreamlike furniture and light sources
Top Tip
๐ก Debris here floats slightly โ you need to hold the grab button a little longer than normal.
Your father always dreamed of a peaceful place by the sea. This location is the emotional heart of Hozy's narrative โ a modest seaside room with wide windows overlooking the ocean. Every design choice feels meaningful here because you're creating a space for someone you love.
Tasks
- โ Clear sand and coastal debris
- โ Clean panoramic ocean-view windows
- โ Mop or sand the driftwood-style flooring
- โ Paint walls in coastal tones
- โ Furnish with comfort and sea-inspired dรฉcor
Top Tip
๐ก The panoramic windows here are the largest in the game โ work from top to bottom with the squeegee.
The final location discovered in the demo content is a compact collector's room โ part gaming den, part hobby workshop. Overflowing with figurines, consoles, posters, and shelving, this space rewards meticulous organisation. A love letter to the game's community.
Tasks
- โ Sort and discard duplicate hobby clutter
- โ Clean display cabinet glass panels
- โ Mop floor and dust shelves
- โ Paint feature wall
- โ Arrange collectibles, gaming setup, and comfort items
Top Tip
๐ก Display cabinets in this level have multiple shelves โ you can fill each shelf individually with small collectibles.
๐ General Tips for All Locations
Always bin all trash before mopping. Items left on the floor create gaps in cleaned surface coverage.
Commit to a wall colour early. Repainting over existing paint works but costs extra roller dips and time.
Unpack all furniture boxes before placing anything. Seeing your full inventory prevents mid-arrangement regret.
Use the room edges as guides when placing rugs and large furniture โ symmetry reads more clearly than free placement.
Place all light sources first in each room. Lamps, candles, and overhead lights define the mood of every other placement.
Plants near windows always look intentional. Even one pot on a window sill instantly elevates a bare space.
๐ฏ Advanced Decoration Strategies
Once you've completed a level once, replay it from the world map with a design goal in mind. Try a monochromatic theme โ pick a single wall colour and select only furniture pieces in similar tones. This constraint forces creative problem-solving and often produces the most visually striking rooms.
Vertical layering is one of the most underused techniques in Hozy. Every level includes wall-mounted shelves, hooks, and hanging items. Leaving floor space relatively clear while packing walls with objects creates a sense of curated density without feeling cluttered.
Use the rule of odd numbers for plant and candle groupings. Three plants of varying heights look more natural than two. Five candles in a loose cluster read better than four in a row. This principle is borrowed from real interior design and applies directly to Hozy's sandbox.
Finally, photo mode composition: the best Hozy screenshots use the room's natural depth. Position your virtual camera in one corner at a 45-degree angle, capture a diagonal slice of the room, and use a warm filter. This technique is consistently used by top community sharers on r/Hozy.
๐ฌ Video Guide
โถ Hozy โ Getting Started & Basics (First Look)
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