So there’s this quirky little game called Moldwasher, where you play as a piece of sushi cleaning mold off leftovers in the fridge. Sounds like a weird concept, right? Well, it’s actually gaining some attention and is set to be released on Steam later this year. The game features pixel art graphics and calming background music, giving off a serene vibe as you scrub away at that pesky mold. It recently made waves on the r/powerwashingporn subreddit, becoming a bit of a sensation among gamers.
Created by solo indie developer Rubel Games, Moldwasher puts a unique twist on traditional power washing games. Unlike the typical static dirt you’d find in games like PowerWash Sim, the mold in Moldwasher is alive and will gradually grow back if you don’t keep spraying it down. Imagine spending too much time scrubbing an old bell pepper, only to have that jar of stuffed olives you bought for martinis get taken over by dusty fungus. Yikes.
Set to launch towards the end of 2025, Moldwasher promises players a variety of unlockables, treasures to clean, and different types of mold to battle, including mimic, crystalline, and glowing variants. I’m secretly hoping they throw in some slime boss fights inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, but that might clash with the game’s overall chill vibe. To top it off, Moldwasher will feature non-AI lo-fi chiptunes to keep you in the zone as you clean.
This game isn’t just some random internet fad, though. Rubel Games has previously released two other sanitation-themed games: Listeria Wars, a strategy simulator, and Staying Fresh, a tactical roguelike that involves preventing fridge food from turning into zombies. While both games have only garnered a handful of Steam reviews, they’ve been received positively by players. And if you’re a fan of PowerWash Simulator, you’ll be happy to hear that a sequel, PowerWash Sim 2, is on the horizon, complete with split-screen co-op and other new features.
So, yeah, Moldwasher might seem like an odd game at first glance, but it’s definitely capturing the attention of gamers everywhere. Who knew cleaning mold could be so entertaining? Not really sure why this matters, but hey, it’s a thing. And with Rubel Games at the helm, you can expect a unique and enjoyable gaming experience when Moldwasher hits Steam later this year. Keep an eye out for it – you might just find yourself getting sucked into the world of mold cleaning and pixel art.
