Car Wash Simulator

In Car Wash Simulator, you'll take on the role of an ambitious entrepreneur looking to build a car washing empire from the ground up. It's a simple but surprisingly engrossing premise that manages to turn the everyday task of scrubbing vehicles into an addictive business management sim.

From humble beginnings operating just a single car wash bay, you'll upgrade equipment, hire staff, fend off competitors, and maybe even get tangled up with the shady underworld — all in pursuit of that classic American dream of running a successful small business.

What initially seems like it could be a boring, repetitive experience quickly reveals itself as a deep, layered simulation overflowing with meaningful choices and delightfully soapy satisfaction.

Whether carefully planning efficient workflows, strategizing ways to outmuscle rival washers, or just watching a once-filthy junker get transformed into a sparkling automobile, Car Wash Simulator knows how to hook you in its intoxicating cycle of wash, rinse, and repeat.

The Nitty Gritty of the Daily Grind

Part of what makes Car Wash Simulator so compelling is just how faithfully it recreates the nitty gritty details of actual car detailing work. Every tool of the trade is at your disposal, from pressure washers and foam cannons to soft cloth mitts and vacuum hose extensions.

Mastering the game's various washing minigames produces immensely satisfying results as you slowly but surely restore vehicles to a like-new shine. It has more in common with the obsessively realistic Car Mechanic Simulator series than you might think.

Embrace the Hustle

But looking good is only half the battle. Car Wash Simulator makes you embrace the daily hustle of running a small business trying to get off the ground. You'll need to manage your finances, upgrade equipment, advertise services, hire and train employees, and fend off increasingly aggressive competition who don't take kindly to new suds-slingers on their turf.

It adds layers of strategy as you decide how to spend your hard-earned cash and which corners to cut. The struggle for success feels real. I must admit, I’m a sucker for games like this — you know, the ones where you have to manage a business from the ground up. Maybe that’s why I have over 200 hours into Snowrunner (I can quit whenever I want!)

Everybody Stays Clean

Of course, no discussion of Car Wash Simulator would be complete without addressing its criminal underworld elements. If getting mixed up with mobsters and shady car thieves looking to launder ill-gotten goods through your squeaky clean business doesn't appeal to you, no worries — you can play a 100% above-board game.

But those looking to raise some quick cash by embracing morally corrupt activities will find no shortage of unlawful opportunities to indulge their darker automotive ambitions. Just watch out for the long arm of the law.

Pros

• Satisfying and realistic car washing mechanics
• Deep strategies for growing and managing your business
• The “underground” side of business is immensely fun

Cons

• Somewhat basic visuals
• Gameplay loop gets repetitive after a while