PowerWash Simulator

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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.

    Build up your    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.

    Build up your business in Career Mode and complete a variety of dirty jobs across the dusty town of Muckingham. There's no right or wrong; no time pressure or final score, just you and the tools you need to soak away your stress. Want a clean start? Chill out and replay your favourite jobs in Free Play.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Noisy Pixel
    Feb 13, 2023
    80
    If what you want in a game is a simple, relaxing cycle that doesn’t require more from a player than their time and doesn’t offer much more than the enjoyment of playing it and the satisfaction of completion, Powerwash Simulator might be perfect. Of course, it’s not for everyone, but if it hits right, you too might find yourself up late into the night, looking for that last…little…spot.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Feb 15, 2023
    80
    For a game that should not be fun, PowerWash Simulator is very addictive. The 'ding' you get when each piece gets cleaned is so satisfying and rewarding, as is seeing a massive area go from being dark brown and dirty to shiny and new. In a world of very similar games that fail to offer anything new, PowerWash Simulator achieves this with aplomb and makes me happy for future unique titles. There's nothing quite like this game on the market and that in itself means you should give it a try.
  3. KeenGamer
    Jan 2, 2024
    80
    If there's any simulator out there that is very simple but still engaging enough to keep you doing the same task for hours without waiting for any particular reward (other than personal satisfaction), that is definitely PowerWash Simulator. The co-op is also a great way to spend a chill time with your friends and clean together in a relaxing and satisfying manner that clearly real life cannot offer!
  4. TierraGamer
    Feb 21, 2023
    75
    PowerWash Simulator is a game that goes beyond its simple premise to be quite an entertaining and sometimes complex experience that can keep you hooked for hours.
  5. PSX Brasil
    Feb 6, 2023
    70
    If you are the kind of person that can sit down and appreciate a job well done after finishing house chores, you just might find an enjoyable pastime in PowerWash Simulator. On the other hand, it's a game best enjoyed in short sessions, as spending hours on end on a single job can be rather tiresome. A cooperative mode would mitigate this situation, but the way it's been implemented is far from ideal, unfortunately.
  6. GamersRD
    Feb 24, 2023
    70
    PowerWash Simulator is a relaxing game that brings out the cleanest in us. For anyone who carries their obsessive-compulsive inside, the game plunges us into a strange feeling of satisfaction when doing our job. It's a quiet game that will take us a long time to complete and that beyond that will make us feel like we're cleaning experts.
  7. Impulsegamer
    Dec 6, 2024
    70
    PowerWash Simulator is a relaxing game that combines gaming with mindfulness. I didn’t expect to enjoy this game as much as I did, but it is a very soothing experience that can be played for short or long bursts, especially if you just want to chill.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Franco92
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    Very satisfying and relaxing gameplay. Perfect for unwinding and listening to music or podcasts. When you get into the "flow" it can be aVery satisfying and relaxing gameplay. Perfect for unwinding and listening to music or podcasts. When you get into the "flow" it can be a downright meditative experience. The light narrative that persists through client messages is often humorous and is surprisingly mysterious.

    The art style is a nice blend of stylized and realistic, and the physics of the water simulation works exactly as you'd expect it to in real life. There are a bunch of levels with a lot of character and variety. I also enjoy the variety of powerwashers and attachments, and there's even some cosmetic options for your character and equipment. My only gripe is that it can sometimes be frustrating to get that last 1% to finish a job. There are tools to help you find spots you've missed, but even with that it can still be tedious. I've also encountered frequent stuttering that seemed to get worse the more I played, but simply turning off auto-save fixed it completely. Hopefully that is something fixable with a patch.

    Overall, if you're looking for a relaxing, satisfying and simple sim experience, you will definitely enjoy PowerWash Simulator! Happy spraying!    … Expand
  2. tewatson715
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    You clean things with a power washer. It's incredible. It's a very satisfying game to lose yourself in, and while the PS5 version isn'tYou clean things with a power washer. It's incredible. It's a very satisfying game to lose yourself in, and while the PS5 version isn't optimized ideally (there's a good deal of slowdown) and running is mapped to pressing and holding down the left analog stick which is WEIRD, I still really enjoyed this game. If you need a game to keep you busy, this is the one to grab.… Expand
  4. Schueli
    Apr 18, 2023
    7
    Macht absolut süchtig, den ganzen Dreck zu bereinigen. Einige Level sind aber auch anstrengend und nervig. Im großen und ganzen aber ein gutesMacht absolut süchtig, den ganzen Dreck zu bereinigen. Einige Level sind aber auch anstrengend und nervig. Im großen und ganzen aber ein gutes Spiel.… Expand
  5. jolson1130
    Feb 6, 2023
    6
    So I played this on PC and gave it an 8 there because this is an oddly satisfying game and I enjoyed the creative levels and offbeat storySo I played this on PC and gave it an 8 there because this is an oddly satisfying game and I enjoyed the creative levels and offbeat story (yep it's a thing). Obviously I enjoyed it enough to play it again on PS5. So why the lower score? I ran into performance issues. As the career mode continued there was a stuttering issue that got to the point where every 10 seconds or so it would basically freeze a moment before continuing. I still beat career mode, but it definitely detracted from the experience.… Expand
  6. Hevox
    May 16, 2023
    5
    It's a very complicated game to rate since it's not even really a game, but there is something oddly satisfying in playing this. However theIt's a very complicated game to rate since it's not even really a game, but there is something oddly satisfying in playing this. However the absence of music is very surprising, offering the option to play with or without would have been better.… Expand

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#91 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023