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Manual Malfunction
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Manual Malfunction

by BrightLemming · Released September 23, 2026
⚡ Quest 3S · Quest 3 · Quest Pro · Quest 2

About this game

Boot up your warm optical glow and roll into your shift: you are LIBRARYBOT-2000, the gentle, dedicated caretaker of a vast, tranquil starship archive. Following a harmless hiccup in the zero-gravity stabilizer, hundreds of books, like alien biology and linguistics books have settled into soft, sprawling piles across the carpeted observation decks.

Artificial gravity is back to normal, and a soothing ambient soundtrack hums quietly through your audio receivers alongside the gentle whir of the ship’s engines.

There is no ticking clock, except if you want one, and there is no danger, just the deeply satisfying, tactile joy of putting things back where they belong. Using intuitive VR motion controls, pick through colorful mounds of literature, dust off leather covers, inspect charming spine labels, and slide each volume into its cozy, color-coordinated home.

As you mindfully clear each sunlit reading nook, you earn cozy enhancements to make your archival routine even more delightful:

  • Climbing: now you can reach the tops of the bookcases.
  • Force Pull: Effortlessly reach books far away to pick them up.
  • Bigger Trays: You can even balance more books on your cute robotic claws.
  • Maybe you even find a helper bot, that’ll help you organize.
  • And many more abilities, but be aware, you can only choose 3. What is your build?

Lose yourself in the peaceful rhythm of tidying, organize at your own pace, and bring quiet serenity back to the galaxy’s coziest library.

Details

Developer
Publisher
Release date
September 23, 2026
Genre
Simulation, Puzzle
Category
GAMES
Modes
Single User
Play area
Sitting, Standing, Room-scale
Comfort
Comfortable for most
Age rating
Everyone
Headsets
Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2
Controllers
Controllers
Hand tracking
–
Languages
English
Internet
Not required
Ratings
–
Download size
6 MB
Version
1.0.0
In-app purchases
No
In-app ads
No

Frequently asked questions

How much does Manual Malfunction cost?

Manual Malfunction is completely free on the Meta Horizon Store: download it to your headset and play, no purchase needed.

Does Manual Malfunction work on Quest 3, Quest 3S or Quest 2?

Manual Malfunction officially supports: Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2. Headset support is set by the developer, as listed on the official store.

Is Manual Malfunction multiplayer or single player?

Manual Malfunction is a single-player experience (single user).

Is Manual Malfunction comfortable for VR beginners?

Manual Malfunction is rated Comfortable by the official store: minimal artificial movement, a great pick for VR newcomers.

What is the age rating for Manual Malfunction?

Manual Malfunction is rated Everyone on the official Meta store. Age ratings matter especially for online multiplayer titles, where voice chat is open.

When did Manual Malfunction come out?

Manual Malfunction was released on September 23, 2026, published by BrightLemming.