Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen Buddhist monk and someone I deeply admire, dedicated his life to teaching about mindfulness. He believed that whatever we’re doing – even something as simple as eating or walking – deserves our complete focus and presence. He famously advised savoring even small moments, like drinking tea, with full attention, suggesting we approach it as if it were the most important thing in the world – slowly, calmly, and without worrying about what comes next.
Similar to the first game, PowerWash Simulator 2 offers a surprisingly peaceful experience. The satisfying act of cleaning everything from walls to cars can be incredibly relaxing and help you get lost in the moment. I initially found myself completely absorbed in the game, but before long, I fell back into my usual habit of trying to do too many things at once. This game really asks you to slow down and focus, which I unfortunately wasn’t able to consistently do.
PowerWash Simulator 2 is exactly what it seems – a game where you power wash things! If you haven’t played the first one, you might not realize how enjoyable it can be. Developed by FuturLab, this first-person simulation lets you build a career as a power washer, tackling almost 40 different jobs by yourself, with a friend locally, or online with other players. You start with a few basic tools – hoses and nozzles that let you adjust the spray, almost like different weapons in a shooting game. And in a way, it is a shooter – but instead of shooting enemies, you’re blasting dirt and grime off buildings, furniture, and vehicles. You finish each job when everything is sparkling clean!
Honestly, the second I started blasting away grime in PowerWash Simulator 2, I was hooked. It’s like being an artist with a pressure washer – each sweep of the hose reveals this amazingly satisfying clean surface underneath all the dirt and moss. It’s weirdly mesmerizing, kind of like watching someone perfectly mow a baseball field or a Zamboni smooth out the ice. The whole game is just about that visual ‘before and after’ – seeing something dull transform into something bright and clean, and it’s seriously addictive.
As you clean each area, the game breaks it down into tiny sections and keeps track of your progress in the menus. This ensures you’ll always find that last bit of dirt – maybe under a slide or behind a fence. Instead of just telling you a room is clean, the game shows individual meters for everything: the base and faucet of a sink, toilet parts, light switches, floor tiles, walls, and more. You only see the meter for the specific thing you’re cleaning, which keeps things clean on-screen and makes it satisfying to see progress. Each time you finish a small section, you get a little reward, making you feel good about cleaning!
I loved how satisfying it was to just blast dirt away in the first PowerWash Simulator, and that feeling is definitely still here in the sequel! It’s still super fun, but honestly, it doesn’t really change things up a ton. It’s mostly more of what you already enjoyed – which isn’t bad, and they’ve added some nice little improvements, but don’t expect a huge leap forward.
One of the most exciting new additions is the SwirlForce Surf Ace, a floor and large surface cleaner. It uses a fast-spinning disc to scrub surfaces, making it quicker than older models in many cases. While it can be a little awkward transitioning between floors or different surfaces, it’s incredibly useful as the first step in a thorough cleaning process for large, flat areas.
The levels are much more interactive now. Instead of seeing everything that needs cleaning right away, levels have hidden areas. For example, I started cleaning a sidewalk section that turned out to be a public toilet that rose and lowered. After cleaning the toilet’s exterior, a new section of the level opened up – the bathroom doors – allowing me to finish cleaning inside. And like before, each level ends with a fast-paced time-lapse video showing your progress, even if you don’t finish in one go.
The game now includes a customizable home base, similar to a fire station, where you can relax between missions. You can decorate it with furniture you unlock, arranging everything to your liking – think of it like The Sims, but you’ll need to clean the furniture first! While the options are currently limited, just like with character customization and tools at launch, I anticipate this space will become much more engaging with future updates and downloadable content, as the original game was known for. Right now, though, it’s not very exciting.
One of the biggest improvements is how multiplayer works. In the first PowerWash Simulator, you could help friends with their jobs, but it wouldn’t count towards your own progress. Now, thankfully, that’s changed! Completing jobs with friends now unlocks progress in your single-player career, which is a huge help since the game can be quite lengthy when played alone. This makes the experience much smoother and more enjoyable.
PowerWash Sim 2 mainly feels like a significant improvement to the overall experience, and while it doesn’t drastically change the core gameplay, it’s a welcome update. The graphics are brighter and more appealing, using a vibrant color palette of oranges, yellows, and light blues that really stand out as you clean. Details like glass now look much more realistic and shine beautifully. The controls have also been improved, making common actions more intuitive, but players who prefer the original layout can easily switch back. For anyone new to the series, this version is clearly the better starting point, and it’s probably best to begin with this one.
Players who were already dedicated to cleaning in the first game might find less to keep them hooked in the sequel. While there are 38 new levels – a huge amount, especially for single-player, with some levels taking over an hour to finish – PowerWash Sim 2 is much more fun and easier to play with a friend. Just like real work, it’s smoother when you tackle it as a team. The game does a good job of making simulated cleaning satisfying, but eventually, the line between playing a game and actually working starts to feel thin. Although there’s a lot of new content – potentially dozens of hours of cleaning – it can start to feel repetitive before you’re done.
I often found myself distracted while playing, and the game didn’t help. The audio is pretty basic—unless you enjoy the sound of spraying, which isn’t for me—so there’s nothing that actually requires your attention. The game signals completed sections with a clear visual cue and a helpful ping, which surprisingly makes PowerWash Simulator 2 a great game to play while doing other things. I was able to listen to podcasts, audiobooks, and music all while still enjoying the game.
Overall, this actually improves the game. I enjoy playing it this way most of the time. It’s interesting that the game builds on the series’ fun and unusual history with mermaids, stolen gems, and unexpected plot twists told through in-game messages, yet the developers didn’t include any of this story in the audio. You could easily play PowerWash Sim 2 with the sound off without missing anything important.
What’s great about PowerWash Simulator 2 is how flexible it is. It’s the perfect backdrop for doing other things, like listening to a podcast, chatting with friends online, or even watching a movie – it lets you multitask and enjoy other activities while you play.
The original PowerWash Simulator became popular partly because of the pandemic – it was a relaxing and fun way to spend time with friends when everyone was stuck at home. PowerWash Simulator 2 is launching into a different world, but the core gameplay is still enjoyable, even without the need for virtual escapism. By the end of my time with the game, I was almost wishing I could start a real power washing business! But I know I’ll want to return to the virtual world again. Perhaps the best way to play PowerWash Simulator 2 is as a flexible, self-directed job – be your own boss and work at your own pace. As long as you don’t overdo it, or play with friends, it’s a surprisingly satisfying experience.
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