Dishwashing Simulator

First-person survival horror combining dishwashing, base building, and dungeon exploration

Frinky, Frosty · Published by Frinky · Released Apr 3, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 535
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 7 months ago; Mar 28, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 970; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dishwashing Simulator?

A single-player, first-person survival horror game about uncovering the secrets behind routine chores. You wash dishes, build a base and production line, manage food and water, grow crops, and research upgrades using scrap. You also explore The Depths, a procedurally generated dungeon, while running or hiding from anomalies.

For you if...

+you enjoy short games with cryptic stories
+you like experimenting with physics-based interactions

Not for you if...

−you expect deep automation and an extensive technology tree

What players say

86% of 535 reviews are positive

Players praise the premise and the cycle of work, exploration, and upgrades. Recent reviews criticize limited progression and an ending focused on precision platforming that sidelines the management mechanics.

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Dishwashing Simulator system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 970, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8/10/11
Processor: Intel Core™ i5-4570 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Although the game is playable on lower-end systems, its physics-based nature means that an increase in complexity may lead to reduced performance towards the end of the game.

Does Dishwashing Simulator have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Dishwashing Simulator run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Dishwashing Simulator use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam