- DEVELOPER: Mind Control Games
- PUBLISHER: Forklift Interactive
- PLATFORMS: PC
- GENRE: Simulator
- RELEASE DATE: May 8, 2025
- STARTING PRICE: 14,79€
- REVIEWED VERSION: PC
Cash Cleaner Simulator is seriously addictive, and I might even say it’s one of the best simulators I’ve played in a while. It’s so chill and cozy, and the gameplay just sucks you in. Things progress at steady pace, and you wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve found myself squinting at the screen trying to figure out if the money’s fake or not. You play as Mr. Fresh, who’s a small-time crook stuck with the job of literally cleaning dirty money for the criminal underworld. We’re talking cash covered in mud or ink. And you’re stuck in this mysterious room, trying to scrub your way out of a $1 million debt.
It’s a singleplayer, first-person sim where you’re cleaning, sorting, and shipping cash for some shady clients. You get your assignments through a smartphone, upgrade your cleaning gadgets, and slowly piece together a light story about why you’re being held captive. Although the gameplay loop can get repetitive with similar tasks, and sometimes it’s not super clear what you’re supposed to be doing, Cash Cleaner Simulator is still a very engaging game.
Addictive gameplay that gets repetitive later
Money falls from a hole in the ceiling, often in damaged or dirty boxes. You collect it, clean and sort it based on the client’s needs, then pack it into different bags, backpacks, boxes, or even mattresses. Some jobs are easy, like cleaning $5,000 in a backpack. Others are way more involved, like getting 100 clean $100 bills all banded up in a suitcase, and you have to check for things like dirt, blood, ink, or even fake bills. You get tools to help, like washing machines, dryers, cash counters, and UV lights to spot the fakes.
When they say “cleaning,” they really mean it. Muddy or bloody bills? Toss them in a washing machine for 15–30 seconds per load. Wet cash? Into the dryer. Then comes the fun part: counting all that money. You can do it by hand, which takes forever (my personal favourite), or use various machines. In most cases, after sorting, you often have extra cash to stash in a giant piggy bank.
Cash Cleaner Simulator also got this physics thing going on, which can be pretty chaotic. If a box tips over, all that cash goes flying everywhere, which can be kind of satisfying to watch but also super annoying when you have to pick it all up. The most satisfying part of the game is how fast everything feels. Tying up bills and wrapping them in protective foil is a great touch that never feels like a chore. To keep things interesting, the game throws in special challenges, like trying to avoid dye packs that you need to dispose of in locked bags or dealing with gold bars and ancient artifacts mixed in with the cash.
“When they say ‘cleaning’, they really mean it.”
Tackle money-cleaning jobs at your own pace
To get better at your weird money-cleaning job, you earn two kinds of in-game cash: cryptocurrency and something called Respect. You can use these to buy better tools from the “DarkMarket”. There’s huge amount of tools you can go through so you’ll always find something interesting to experiment with. You can also blow your earnings on silly cosmetic stuff, like radios to listen to or just random pallets to decorate your mysterious room.
The story in the game is pretty low-key. You mostly get it through text messages from your handler, Betty Opps, and other characters. Story is important if you wish to progress. So, what keeps you coming back to cleaning all that dirty money? Well, the jobs you get are different each time, plus there are little side missions to do and achievements to unlock. Sadly there’s no multiplayer, but you can just imagine how fun it would be to clean cash with a friend.
As mentioned earlier, Cash Cleaner Simulator offers a cozy vibe, letting you tackle money-cleaning jobs at your own pace. However, the 18-hour grind to see everything feels overly long, and the gameplay could use more open, free-form elements. Once you’ve completed all tasks and bought every tool upgrade, there’s little reason to replay alone, which may disappoint some players. A longer-term progression system would boost replayability. Still, fans of slower-paced games might enjoy the extended journey.
“Offers a cozy vibe, letting you tackle money-cleaning jobs at your own pace.”
It has some flaws
One of the most annoying things about this game is trying to find marked bills in those huge stacks. The fact that you can’t even just fan out a stack of money to quickly glance through it is just frustrating. It’s not too bad when you’re dealing with small amounts of cash, but when you get to the late game with massive piles, it just sucks the life out of you.
Additionally, if you’re looking for any automation, you’re in the wrong place as you need to do everything yourself. The story missions are fun at first, but they get longer and more of a hassle as you progress. The weird thing is, for most of the story missions, you can actually just send any kind of bill, even the marked or fake ones, so you don’t have to sort them. But if you do, you get way better rewards. Cash Cleaner Simulator as desperately needs some sort of sorting system, as it eventually turns into a weird organization simulator: where do you put the sorted bills? What do you do with the marked ones? Do you separate them by how much they’re worth? Does your money storage look nice?
The graphics on the other hand have this simple, low-poly style, with some spray-painted graffiti and kind of odd, AI-looking icons on your phone, which gives it this young and rebellious feel. But the real eye-catcher is all the money. Even the tools get a bit of style, there’s a fancy DLC that gives your washing machine a gold finish, which is pretty ridiculous. The game also has a day and night cycle, which mostly affects when you need to use your UV light to check for marked bills. Just a heads-up: trying to spot those marked bills during the daytime in the game can be a real pain.
“If you’re looking for any automation, you’re in the wrong place.”
Might not be for everyone
Cash Cleaner Simulator is a budget-friendly indie game with a cozy charm that hooks you early with its engaging money-cleaning loop. While the controls can feel clunky at first and the gameplay may be too relaxed for some, its potential for future content updates, like multiplayer, makes it worth trying. However, the longer you play, the more repetitive it becomes. Despite this, its unique vibe might keep you intrigued, even if it’s not for everyone.
It has a brilliant, unique concept, who thought cleaning money could be a game? Casual sim fans will love its cozy gameplay and charming graphics. However, those wanting a polished experience may prefer waiting for updates to address clunky controls and repetitive gameplay, as future content like multiplayer could improve its appeal.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Addictive gameplay loop. | Repetitive mechanics. |
| Everything is physics-based. | Some objectives are not clear. |
| Gradual progression. | The later parts of the game are tedious. |
| It has a lot of potential. | There's no automation. |
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