PowerWash Simulator
PowerWash Simulator
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PowerWash Simulator 2
Developer FuturLab
PowerWash Simulator 2 is a simulation video game developed and published by British studio FuturLab. It is the sequel to PowerWash Simulator (2022), and builds on that game's core gameplay with additional mechanics. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
466 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
85
LovedLoved
288 positive · 49 negative
95% range 81–89%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 288 | 49 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 32 | 3 | 76 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 8 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
7,578 of 8,206 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
83% recommend · 224 yes, 45 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 269 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (10,985 of 12,034 positive).
Players find the cleaning loop satisfying and improved, with better dirt and soap mechanics. [1][2][3] Some reviewers report issues with controls, keybinding, and idle animations. [4][5][6] Several players praise the addition of pettable cats as a highlight. [7][3][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [4]
Too many things changed (in a bad way) from the first game. I liked the new home hub, but the controls, layout, movements, and idle animations are so annoying and stressful. I just got to the first level (the van) before deciding I had enough. For now: *You can not change controls to how you want them, which is not only annoying, but also an accessibility issue *The layouts of the washers, nozzles, and extensions …
- [1]
I CAN'T STOP CLEANING. I WANT EVERYTHING TO BE CLEAN. PSHHHH PSHHHH PSHHHH. IT'S JUST LIKE THE FIRST ONE. IT'S SATISFYING. CLEAN. CLEAN. CLEAN. PSHHHH PSHHHH PSHHHH. PSHHHH. DOPE CLEANING AGAIN AND AGAIN.
- [2]
Generally, PWS2 is solid. The innovations added to gameplay and the overall cleaning loop are immaculate, and I feel encouraged to use the entire spectrum of equipment I'm granted as opposed to just climbing the walls like a powerwashing chimpanzee. I will go over the good and the bad - as good as this game is, there is some things I've noticed that need fixing. THE GOOD - Graphical fidelity. Dirt looks muckier than …
- [3]
Better than the first one. Dirt feels better to clean off and u can pet cats. 10/10
- [7]
came for the cleaning of furniture, objects and buildings stayed for the cats i love you bubbles, ulysses and squeak :)
Summarised from 34 of the 382 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
83% of the 269 Steam reviewers we collected recommend PowerWash Simulator 2. The complaint that keeps coming up: no keybinding options, causing accessibility issues. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
PowerWash Simulator 2 received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. IGN's Rachel Weber described the game as a "rare example" of a sequel that tweaked the right mechanics, and specifically praised the gameplay mechanic that allowed the player to used soap becoming free as an example of these improvements. Destructoid's Adam Newell noted that the game improved on the original in several areas, from better controls to improved level design. GameSpot's Mark Delaney also noted the improvements and praised the online multiplayer for sharing progression with the single player mode, but felt that overall, the sequel played it safer than it…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 466 · most liked firstSoap is free in Powerwash Simulator 2 and it’s an absolute game-changer.
positive · AI labelView post →PowerWash Simulator 2 features a trio of pettable cats, as the first game ended with the discovery of a new litter of kittens. Together, Ulysses, Bubbles, and Squeak dutifully supervise your work while you're out on jobs.
neutral · AI labelView post →Played a bit of PowerWash Simulator 2 over the past few days (about 2/3 completed at ~22 hours), and it's just as enjoyable as the first game with added improvements (shared online progression, last %s hint indicators, scissor lift/abseiling additions, buy/sell equipment).
positive · AI labelView post →Too many things changed (in a bad way) from the first game. I liked the new home hub, but the controls, layout, movements, and idle animations are so annoying and stressful. I just got to the first level (the van) before deciding I had enough. For now: *You can not change controls to how you want them, which is not only annoying, but also an accessibility issue *The layouts of the washers, nozzles, and extensions are awful, and feel very jumbled. The different nozzles and washers are also…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I CAN'T STOP CLEANING. I WANT EVERYTHING TO BE CLEAN. PSHHHH PSHHHH PSHHHH. IT'S JUST LIKE THE FIRST ONE. IT'S SATISFYING. CLEAN. CLEAN. CLEAN. PSHHHH PSHHHH PSHHHH. PSHHHH. DOPE CLEANING AGAIN AND AGAIN.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →bought it for multiplayer the multiplayer doesnt work why did you release it its not what i expected because i expected it to work
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Powerwash Simulator 1 was my fave relaxing game of all time...and ofcourse i bought this one the second it was released But how...HOW is is possible to relaase a game without no keybinding in a 2025 game ....it is so LAZY !!! Am a left hand player...so for me it's even worse i cant recommend the game in that matter cause it totally ruins the fun for me to play without...am so sad ;-(((
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought the game for the multiplayer, and it doesn't work. It honestly doesn't even feel like multiplayer was tested, everything about it is a travesty, right down to the UI elements around it. I can only imagine someone slapped it all together at the last minute assuming it would work perfectly. The rest of the game feels great. Plenty of positive QOL fixes. However, co-op was the main selling point for us. Until it's fixed, this review will have to remain negative.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lenny is ready to start his new side-job as a powerwasher! Prepare those dirty walls, floors, buildings and much more from this big boi! (Also hyped for the new Powerwash Simulator 2 game coming next week!) 💦 Cømmıssıon done by @thesharksame.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →Accessibility options need to improve. I have mild cerebral palsy on my left side which makes my left hand unable to move around normally, so things being bound to shift & ctrl makes my experience very difficult. Simple fix for most games is key binding to other areas, normally around my mouse buttons, and alt. The first game allowed this, but this game doesn't allow key rebinding. Why? Such a normal thing in 99% of games. If I hadn't have walked away in frustration and accidentally left my…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →better than playing other lame and dumb games with my lame and dumb friends who don't want to play powerwash with me
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PowerWash Simulator 2 releases Oct 23rd (PS5/Xbox Series/PC/Switch 2/Game Pass) www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrFe...
neutral · AI labelView post →Achievements locked behind paid dlc, and a studio that went indie just to sell their soul to a massive corpo with the Star Wars DLC. DLC having achievements was an issue with the first game, and it's a bigger issue now that you're charging more money for the DLC that you're locking 100% behind. (Why is the Star Wars DLC the first to be $10?) The achievements ARE a satisfying part of the play experience and shouldn't be held behind a wall, and I say that as someone who did buy all of the packs…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this. I was excited, I played the first one. Lets start off with the first one. You can't re-map your controls. Yep. Not a single one. Not even crouch. The second, They touted multiplayer straight off the bat. On launch day 98% of people cannot connect to other people. Those who can, have consistent de-syncing, whether it be with game progress, or just movement. Or all friends couldn't connect at the same time. The third. A lot of their achievements are un-achievable. Not a super…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →More a warning than a review, but I think it's worth mentioning (as someone who's played about 70 hours of the original without this issue) that PowerWash Simulator 2 gave me severe enough motion sickness within the refund window that I decided to turn it in rather than search for a fix. The game seems like more of the same (that's a compliment!) but aware nonetheless.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Generally, PWS2 is solid. The innovations added to gameplay and the overall cleaning loop are immaculate, and I feel encouraged to use the entire spectrum of equipment I'm granted as opposed to just climbing the walls like a powerwashing chimpanzee. I will go over the good and the bad - as good as this game is, there is some things I've noticed that need fixing. THE GOOD - Graphical fidelity. Dirt looks muckier than ever, and washing it off looks refreshing, satisfying, and leaves a shine on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PowerWash Simulator 2 will be making Xbox feel a bit more Gnomely this Fall 💦 Coming to Xbox Game Pass Day 1
neutral · AI labelView post →PowerWash Simulator 2 releasing this Fall and will be on Game Pass www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lhp...
neutral · AI labelView post →came for the cleaning of furniture, objects and buildings stayed for the cats i love you bubbles, ulysses and squeak :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am autistic. I have not played any other games since I started playing this one, and now that I have played it in its entirety, I am left with an empty void in my soul. My dear neurodivergents, please proceed with caution
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's embarrassing how well this works for me. when my adhd brain is Getting Bad, literally just sealing away its drugs of choice makes a huge difference to my brain state Rogue Trader had to go, PowerWash Simulator 2 had to go, every single picross game had to go
negative · AI labelView post →PowerWash Simulator 2's Next DLC Will Let You Clean Up A Galaxy Far, Far Away.
neutral · AI labelView post →Aspects Multiplayer - Relaxing - Sandbox - Funny Rating: 5/10 Replay value: Yes Thoughts 1.) If you were a fan of the first game and simply want more maps to run through, I'd say go for it. 2.) If you're new to Powerwash, I'd just buy the first game. 3.) If you're expecting anything new or enticing in relation to their first game, unfortunately there's little to nothing. I adored the first game, and hearing there was a second game coming out had me excited and interested. I quickly came…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i enjoy both the original power wash simulator and this sequel a lot! i'm currently working on going through and 100% completing a bunch of the games in my library, and i'm working on this game right now before going back and doing the first game. i have no issues with the game itself; i enjoy the graphics and the concept and the controls work well. my only issue is this: please stop making paid DLCs required for a player to 100% complete the game achievements. i don't like star wars or…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"this is exactly the game the world needs right now" - words from Ellie Gibson a.k.a the world record holder for longest videogame marathon playing PowerWash Simulator. Maybe it's time to set a 4th world record with PowerWash Simulator 2 👀💦 www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...
neutral · AI labelView post →Bought the first game as a joke thinking i'd get a few dumb hours of fun out of it. Ended up at almost 600hrs of full nights and weekends getting baked aF and blasting greasy Dubstep obsessively Powerwashing to my Mexican gardener souls content. Played the Campaign, bought all the DLCs, played it over and over. So here we are with Powerwash Simulator 2 that goes for the new and improved, bigger and better dynamics of a typical sequel which sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Things I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game made me dislike billionaire techbros and elected government officials even more than the first one did. 10/10 would spray again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I did some fan art of P0-W2 from the #1 video game of 2026: PowerWash Simulator 2's Star Wars DLC pack. @powerwashsimulator.co.uk
neutral · AI labelView post →Powerwash simulator 2 is a good game, but I genuinely believe it's only a good game because powerwash 1 was an amazing game. There are so many disruptive bugs, especially as someone who plays exclusively on multiplayer with my boyfriend. I have had to alt+f4 so many times, connecting is a nightmare, I crash/disconnect every few sessions, physics breaks and I get softlocked, etc. Closing the game in a multiplayer session makes it freeze. It should not have been released in this state. It feels…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PowerWash Simulator 2 DONE! What an amazing game, I love it so much 😍
positive · AI labelView post →Better than the first one. Dirt feels better to clean off and u can pet cats. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really liked PW1 but this is worse than it is now. Gameplay is pretty much the same but with more powerful power washers. There is way less content and it is not as good as in PW1. The furniture mechanics are boring and pointless. The cosmetics were already stupid in PW1 and are extended upon here. New Stuff like the lift is very clunky to use, the surface cleaner is even worse. The achievements of all DLCs are included in base game as it is in PW1, which should not be allowed and is a reason…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its just pathetic to release this game without the option to rebind controls, particularly with the fact the first game has had that feature for years
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall I'm enjoying it and it's been pretty bug free for me. However I have some complaints. 1. The menu is AWFUL. It's awkward to navigate and feels overly complicated. Why not have a menu more similar to PW1? 2. The menu to switch equipment is also bad and hard to understand. Why cant I just press E to see what equipment I have equipped?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When I bought the game a few days ago, I was really expecting a lot from it as it's Power Wash Simulator 2 - so this should be a new game, right? It actually feels more like an addon to version 1 instead. I still enjoyed the game, because I enjoyed the first version, but there's a lot of stuff going wrong, that I want to highlight. Well, after playing for a while the first crashes came up - same old auto save issue, that hasn't been solved for the first version - I guess it's because it is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hands-on with PowerWash Simulator 2’s new quality-of-life tech store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/h...
neutral · AI labelView post →I really enjoy the game and was on my way to 100% until the DLCs were released. Including the DLC achievements in the base game makes it so players cant 100% their game unless they decide to pay the extra 30 dollars for the two DLCs (about to be three with the Barbie DLC just announced). Both DLCs have negative or mixed reviews as it is.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Addictive for the neurodivergent variety, in particular
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i open the game and first minute in i get greeted by 3 orange cats that i can pet as much as i want? triple the goty.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PowerWash Simulator 2 - Still everyone's second favourite game 💦 Congrats to @expedition33.bsky.social 👏 Perfect parries all the way
neutral · AI labelView post →THIS IS A VERY TENTATIVE THUMBS UP BECAUSE I CAN'T CHOOSE A MIDDLE GROUND Adored the first game enough to buy all the dlcs even if I didn't care about the IP at all, was excited for this game and have put a good few hours in already. There's a few things I think prospective players should know about before jumping in, both good and bad. Note that I'm only summarising what I've experienced and therefore this list isn't exhaustive. I've only added stuff I haven't seen if it's been a major issue…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can't begin to say how hyped I am for Powerwash Simulator 2. The first game was one of the wildest storytrips I've ever experienced 😂
positive · AI labelView post →Chores Irl = bad Chores in game = meh Chores in game + ding noise = good
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not being able to change keybindings doesn't super bother me, although having SO MANY different buttons to change your washer/nozzle/attachment unlike one sub-menu last game feels a bit clunky. Honestly the idle animations are ATROCIOUS. They're like every 3 seconds. Nonstop. Immediately after you stop doing something. For a chill game, these don't even need to be in here, much less 30-40 a minute. I'm typing this in game, and my character looks like I'm almost not away it's moving around…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →GOING LIVE EARLY TODAY, WE'LL BE ON A LONG TIME POWERWASH SIMULATOR 2 IS OUT!!! perfect game for a hangout~ we've also got THE NEW KATAMARI GAME later??? HUGE day for a huge bird get in here -> twitch.tv/bravebirds
neutral · AI labelView post →Powerwash Simulator 1 was a waste of time. This one is also a waste of time - with improvements. Will continue to waste my time as long as they continue releasing these games. 10/10. PPPSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHH
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just saw a discussion about PowerWash Simulator 2 being "too lenient"... Yes, I also want my cosy cleaning game to be much more punishing. They should add bosses, I want to wash away Gwyn, Lord of Cinder...
negative · AI labelView post →'PowerWash Simulator 2' launches this Fall on Xbox Series, PS5 and PC. Also Game Pass Day One. youtu.be/bK1csdNwq8U?...
neutral · AI labelView post →PowerWash Simulator 2 is officially nominated for two BAFTA Game Awards: Family and British Game! It means so much to our team and we're honoured to stand alongside such brilliant studios 💙 @powerwashsimulator.co.uk | @baftagames.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →This is my comfort game when I'm sad Not important enough for anyone to care Not anyone's priority But atleast i can powerwash well enough for a digital fake person to care
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game and I like it, but the multiplayer is currently completely broken and gets out of sync constantly. Once that is fixed I'll change this to a positive review.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Coming soon to Game Pass: Ultimate: -PowerWash Simulator 2 (10/23) -Bounty Star (10/23) -The Outer Worlds 2 (10/29) -Football Manager 26 (11/4) Premium: -Commandos: Origins -Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 -Halls of Torment (10/28) -1000xResist (11/4) PC: -Super Fantasy Kingdom (10/24)
neutral · AI labelView post →This is one of the most important purchases I've ever made It's an intense experience seeing a week and a half of my life go by at the end, and I've come out feeling the best mentally that I've felt in an entire year I was able to make significant changes to my life that I really needed thanks to this game giving me a clearer mind Thank you for making this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Perfect timing, im sick and bedridden. Ill spend all of my time playing it till i get better. So far so good, im enjoying it a lot, the option to return to the classic controls is a life saver
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →At times, I can't help but wonder if I'm really allowed to use this much water. Good thing the water seems to be free. XD
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good sequel, except for the fact you can't customize your keybinds. You could in the first game, why the hell can't you here?! Edit (March 2026): There is now custom keybind support. About time
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It could be just as good as the first if it werent for the constant hand holding through the game. It's already an easy and relaxing concept, but I get so annoyed and frustrated with all the tips and helpers it completely defeats the point of a 'relaxing' game. The auto flashing of unwashed objects towards the end of each mission is ridiculous - its a great option to have - if only it were on OPTION. Then every time I return to base theres a tip/info pop up that takes up so much of the left of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →100%'d the base game so dropping a review. just things i noticed. also, great game to play while listening to podcasts. pros compared to the first game: - surface cleaner gun - new exclusive nozzles for the professional level guns - soap doesn't have to be bought, can be used on any material and is infinite - adaptable nozzle - scaffolding now has a ladder going up the sides - scissor lift - the ability to decorate the home base, and the fact you have to clean the furniture before placing -…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kind of feels like a downgrade from the original. All the maps are insanely vertical. The ground tool is terrible, you are better off with a standard washer. The upgrades feel way less impactful than in the previous title. Underwhelming overall.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You know it's an addiction when you're considering to delete your progress to do it all over again while patiently waiting for new maps, dlc's, or anything to jump back in... Can't go to PW1 either cause, everything - literally everything - played out there too. Waiting is a hell.
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