Laundry Store Simulator

 
Laundry Store Simulator is a first-person management game that takes an everyday chore and turns it into a surprisingly addictive business loop. You begin with a small, barely-holding-together shop where every load feels like a crisis, then slowly evolve into the kind of place that runs like a machine—because you bought better machines. The charm comes from watching chaos become routine: shorter lines, faster cycles, happier customers, and profits that finally feel “earned.”
Core Gameplay and Features

Run the daily operation: accept laundry, sort it, wash it, dry it, and deliver it back clean without wasting time or losing items.
Upgrade equipment and throughput: replace slow starter machines with better ones so the shop can handle bigger crowds without collapsing.
Design your space: rearrange your layout so customers flow naturally and your workstations don’t become a traffic jam.
Expand services: grow beyond basic washing by adding higher-value options like dry cleaning and ironing as your store levels up.
Hire help: once the workload outgrows one person, staff become the difference between a smooth business and an endless pile of clothes.

How It Stacks Up
While it shares DNA with other popular job sims, Laundry Store Simulator offers a distinct pacing and focus compared to its peers.



Game
Key Difference




Supermarket Simulator
Laundry adds a “timer” mechanic (wash cycles) that forces you to multitask differently than just stocking shelves.


Arcade Paradise
Laundry is a pure business sim with no minigames; you are here to manage the suds, not play the machines.


Gas Station Simulator
Laundry is smaller in scope and less “grimy,” focusing more on indoor workflow optimization than outdoor tasks.



Key Details

Developer: Akhir Pekan Studio.
Publisher: PlayWay S.A.
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, Nintendo Switch, Mobile.
Release Dates: PC (August 2024), Consoles (October 31, 2025).
Genre: Simulation / Indie (Management).
Languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Thai, and others.

Who It’s For

Perfect for players who enjoy calm “work, upgrade, expand” simulators where progress is visible every session.
Good for anyone who likes hands-on first-person tasks instead of pure menu management.
Less ideal if the goal is deep spreadsheets, complex production chains, or punishing time-pressure as the main challenge.

Why It Works
What makes the game click is how each upgrade changes your routine in a way you can immediately feel: faster cycles, cleaner workflows, and fewer moments of running in circles. It also nails that cozy-management fantasy of building a reliable place in the neighborhood—one machine, one expansion, and one satisfied customer at a time. When everything finally runs smoothly, it feels like you didn’t just “progress,” you actually fixed a business.