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Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

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  • Summary: Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Jul 27, 2022
    90
    The 80 hours I spent with PowerWash Simulator were gloriously relaxing; I powered through my favorite podcasts on one screen as I powerwashed the days away on another. It’s an easy way to just unplug from life’s stresses and… you know, powerwash those worries away (along with all that muck and grime, of course). Any perceived issues are extremely minor considering how much bang you get for your buck, and that goes doubly so if you’re an achievement hunter. Make no mistake — PowerWash Simulator deserves the Overwhelmingly Positive rating it’s received on Steam, and if you’re looking for the best way to chill after a long day of work, Muckingham is a dirty stone’s throw away.
  2. Aug 22, 2022
    80
    PowerWash Simulator is a rare example of a game that more than lives up to its expectations. If the calming loop of the gameplay gets you then you’ll easily find hours of your life disappearing along with the dirt and grime. Add in some interesting challenge modes and a story that caught me by surprise and you have a game that more than deserves your time.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    80
    In co-op or challenge mode, a quiet seance during which you could listen to your favorite podcast is transformed into a more dramatic experience, adding another level of complexity to the otherwise fairly repetitive gameplay. [Issue#321]
  4. Jul 13, 2022
    74
    Relaxing, fun and with that pinch of madness that should never be missing, Powerwash Simulator is one of those surprise video games you never expected to love.
  5. Jul 14, 2022
    73
    PowerWash Simulator turned out to be a relaxing and engaging experience that gives its best in short and immediate missions, thanks also to a series of gadgets that further enrich the gameplay of the game. Everything becomes complicated when the cleaning activity involves levels of considerable extension, monotonous in the long run and marked by some design problems that break the Zen formula much sought after by this simulation.
  6. Apr 17, 2023
    70
    Another game focused on simulating a “satisfying” activity. If you need to relax, this game shall be your balm – and if you expect it to be boring, you’d be wrong. It really is fun! Well, for a few hours at least. In the end, it might be better to actually clean your own stuff instead of doing it on a computer.
  7. Mar 10, 2023
    60
    How to rate Powerwash Simulator? If we are factual and rely on purely mechanical criteria, the game is not up to scratch. It doesn't offer any crazy gameplay, only varies its environments, and is not a technical showcase. But if you look at the game from another angle, it is certainly one of the most satisfying on the market. A fresh pellet that clearly allows us to clear our heads alone or with others. So yes, you clearly have to be a fan of this kind of UFO experience, but if you're even a little bit curious, chances are you'll fall into the high-pressure cleaning downward spiral too. And if you don't go and clean your own terrace, which is just asking for it. Yes, it's true.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Jul 23, 2022
    10
    It is a perfect game in all aspects, the best wash simulator ever created and that I have had the privilege of being delighted.
  2. Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Better than Elden Ring and one of the best games that is released in last decades.
  3. Nov 18, 2022
    10
    I saw someone playing this on Youtube and thought it looked stupid - but the player really, really enjoyed it. Later I picked it up mostly onI saw someone playing this on Youtube and thought it looked stupid - but the player really, really enjoyed it. Later I picked it up mostly on a whim, still thinking it looked stupid and would probably be stupid to play.

    I have 382 hours of playtime on record.

    Now mind you, a lot of that is because I'd accidentally leave it on in the background - but that's an advertisement in itself! I'd wander off and then come back and see it and immediately get drawn back into playing! Again and again and again and again! I couldn't stop playing! I ended up finishing the whole game and I'm still kind of mad about it? But that's my problem, not the game's, and because it actually managed to suck me in wholly and entirely, this stupid game earns its 10.
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  4. Feb 4, 2023
    8
    This is a pure comfort game. It may not be for everyone but it's well crafted and oddly satisfying.
  5. Mar 9, 2023
    8
    The water flows strong and crystal clear,
    It spurts with vigor from the power washer,
    And its sound captivates us With its enchanted and
    The water flows strong and crystal clear,
    It spurts with vigor from the power washer,
    And its sound captivates us
    With its enchanted and genuine melody.

    A loud but reassuring noise,
    That brings us the joy of a job well done,
    And reminds us that cleanliness is important,
    That order always brings us a bit of fun.

    Here the water tells us a story,
    Of cleanliness, order, and perfection,
    And it makes us feel like part of this victory,
    That fills us with pride and satisfaction.

    The water accompanies us with its sound,
    And makes us feel part of a grand design,
    It gives us the joy of a job well done,
    And leaves us with a smile on our face, happy and content.
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  6. Jan 17, 2023
    7
    This game is so satisfying. It's my go-to game for stress relief. Put on some chill background music and wash away your troubles. SeeingThis game is so satisfying. It's my go-to game for stress relief. Put on some chill background music and wash away your troubles. Seeing objects become clean, stroke by stroke is just oddly satisfying. Of course, as with most simulators the game has mechanical flaws. Ladders are an abomination, there's only really one useful nozzle (the yellow one), soap is pretty useless and the economics are debatable.

    But all in all it's a fun game and provides hours of stress relief fun.
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  7. Aug 22, 2022
    0
    This game is an abomination. If you like this power wash crap, go buy the equipment and do it as a profession you sick, pompous andThis game is an abomination. If you like this power wash crap, go buy the equipment and do it as a profession you sick, pompous and pretentious oaf. Imagine taking a part of your soul and feeding it to Square working for them in their digital sweat shops. Expand

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