🔬 Level 5
Eccentric Scientist's Apartment
A clever use of limited space, shelves, and a balcony
📖 Location Story
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 — floor space is minimal, but shelves, wall mounts, and the balcony offer clever storage solutions.
🗺️ Hozy Eccentric Scientist's Apartment — Full Overview
The Scientist's Apartment was added during the playtest phase and is beloved by the community for its verticality. It rewards players who think in three dimensions — shelves, wall hooks, and the balcony all need to be utilised to fit every item. The chalkboard equations are a fun narrative touch referencing the scientist's research.
✅ All Tasks
- ◉ Carefully collect fragile-looking lab equipment and debris
- ◉ Clean windows (including balcony sliding door)
- ◉ Mop laboratory flooring
- ◉ Paint walls and ceiling accents
- ◉ Arrange scientific furniture and equipment across vertical shelving
💡 Pro Tips
- ★ Prioritise shelf placement early — once shelves are up, small items like beakers and books can be organised without floor clutter.
- ★ The balcony sliding door can be opened; the balcony has space for a telescope and plant.
- ★ Scientific instruments (globe, orrery, microscope) have preferred snap-points on the main work desk.
- ★ Bookcases here are taller than in previous levels — use the camera zoom-out to see their full height.
- ★ The chalkboard wall in this level can have 'equations' sketched on it as a decorative item.
🛋️ Available Furniture & Décor
Work desk (large)Lab stoolBookcases (tall, x2)Globe + orreryMicroscopeChalkboard wall panelTelescope (balcony)Hanging lampPlant shelfFiling cabinet
🎨 Wall Colour Options
🖌️ Slate grey
🖌️ Pale mint
🖌️ Antique white
🔍 Hidden Secret
🤫 Right-click the orrery (mechanical solar system model) to see it spin — one of the most satisfying interactions in the game.
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❓ Hozy Eccentric Scientist's Apartment — FAQ
Is there a story in Hozy? ▾
Yes. Hozy has a gentle narrative tying all nine locations together. You play as a character who returns to their hometown after city life doesn't work out. Each space you restore belongs to a family member or community member, and small story moments play out between levels through dialogue and environmental storytelling.
Can I rearrange furniture after placing it? ▾
Yes. All furniture and décor items can be freely picked up, moved, rotated, and repositioned at any time during the level. There is no penalty for changing your mind. Use the mouse wheel while holding an item to rotate it.
Is there a photo mode in Hozy? ▾
Yes. Press Spacebar to open photo mode. It includes camera angle controls, zoom, and a selection of filters. Screenshots are saved to a folder on your PC. Photo mode is available after all renovation tasks are completed in a level.
How long does it take to complete Hozy? ▾
Based on community playthroughs, completing all nine levels takes approximately 6–10 hours. Shorter levels like the attic take 15–25 minutes, while larger spaces like the café or seaside retreat take 40–55 minutes. The game is designed for relaxed, unrestricted play so individual times vary widely.