HIGHEST RECORDED STEAM COUNT
14,178 simultaneous players
Recorded in October 2024. Steam Charts’ historical record; earlier or between-sample peaks may be missing.
Multiplayer · STEAM APP 1290000
Is PowerWash Simulator dead?
PowerWash Simulator player count, trends & update status · Steam app 1290000
SurvivingCompare game
SMALL BUT BREATHINGSurviving
Not dead, just small. PowerWash Simulator had 1,135 players on Steam at Oct 6, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC, peaking at 1,304 in the last 24 hours.
Solo mode doesn’t need a crowd. See “Worth playing on your own?”.
1,135 on Steam now1,304 24h high+14.6 Sep vs Aug
Checked Oct 6, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC · Steam API · Steam-only count
Why Steam only?
These numbers count Steam clients running PowerWash Simulator right now, including solo, idle and AFK sessions. They don’t include PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile, Battle.net, Epic, the EA app or other launchers, and they don’t show queue times or server status.
Direct from SteamOct 6, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC
POPULATION HEALTH & MOMENTUM
How this is calculated Surviving
Fewer than 2,500 Steam clients
1188 average players versus 1036. Source: Steam Charts monthly averages.
Steam players online1,135At the recorded observation time
24h observed high1,304From 45 recorded samples
24h change-0.4%Requires a comparable sample 24h ago
PowerWash Simulator is a multiplayer game from The publisher. Right now 1,135 people are running it on Steam (Oct 6, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC). In September 2026 it averaged 1,188 concurrent players, up 14.6 from August 2026, with a monthly peak of 2,249. It’s a small community, so play at the busy hours below.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is PowerWash Simulator dead? FAQ
Is PowerWash Simulator dead in 2026?
Not dead, just small. PowerWash Simulator had 1,135 players on Steam at Oct 6, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC, peaking at 1,304 in the last 24 hours. Our current health signal is Surviving.
How many people play PowerWash Simulator?
1,135 people were playing PowerWash Simulator on Steam at Oct 6, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC. The high over the last 24 hours was 1,304, and the September 2026 average was 1,188. Steam only: console players and other launchers aren’t counted.
Is PowerWash Simulator dying?
Not by our numbers. Its September 2026 average (1,188) was within range of August 2026 (1,036).
Is PowerWash Simulator still being updated?
No patch posts found on Steam in the last 90 days. That doesn’t prove abandonment; some studios post elsewhere. Latest publisher post: Steam Summer Sale | 60% off PowerWash Simulator (Jun 25, 2026).
Is PowerWash Simulator worth playing in 2026?
If you want a crowd, play at the busy hours. It also has a single-player mode, so the player count matters less if you play solo.
Steam only: console players and other launchers aren’t counted.
UPDATE CADENCE
Is PowerWash Simulator still being updated?
No patch posts found on Steam in the last 90 days. That doesn’t prove abandonment; some studios post elsewhere. Latest publisher post: Steam Summer Sale | 60% off PowerWash Simulator (Jun 25, 2026).
Dates are publication dates, not verified deployment times. We use publisher patch tags and conservative headline matches; previews and test updates are excluded.
Evidence & freshness Check each source separately
- Player countWithin refresh window
- Monthly historyWithin refresh window
- Publisher feedStale · last known result
- Store listingWithin refresh window
- Player reviewsWithin refresh window
Freshness describes when we collected a source, not when the game was updated. Missing data is never zero. Review samples and partial daily coverage are labeled separately; a fresh source can still be incomplete.
The latest movement
- -50 Steam players since Oct 6, 2026, 09:40 PM UTC (-4.2%). A snapshot comparison, not a daily growth rate.
- +0.00 percentage points in overall positive reviews since Oct 5, 2026, 05:45 AM UTC. 3 net change in review total; edited or removed reviews can affect this.
Population compares consecutive observations; publisher posts use a separate seven-day window. Neither establishes why the audience changed.
THE SINGLE-PLAYER PERSPECTIVE
Worth playing on your own?
Steam lists both single-player and multiplayer modes. The population signal concerns activity; this section adds the solo perspective.
Steam review totals96% positive58,863 reviews · all languages and purchase types
New reviews · last 30 days91% positive217 reviews · -0.6 percentage points vs previous 30 days
Store availabilityListing verifiedSteam US · Store page available · Check store & system requirements
Review percentages describe recommendations, not technical reliability. Recent sentiment uses up to 500 newest reviews; a month-to-month comparison requires complete coverage and at least 20 reviews in each period. An available store listing does not prove offline access, server uptime or purchase availability in every country.
Store checked Oct 6, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC. Reviews checked Oct 6, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC. Read player reviews. See developer involvement below for patch evidence; a finished game does not need ongoing updates.
DEVELOPER INVOLVEMENT
Is anyone still updating it?
Patch evidence and publisher communication, separate from population.
Latest patch evidenceNov 12, 2024Hotfix 1.9.2 Now Live · Publisher patchnotes tag
Version in that announcementNot statedOnly explicit version numbers in the latest patch headline. Not an installed build check.
Patch announcements · past 90 days0Within the retrieved Steam feed. Posts, not distinct releases.
Latest publisher post: Steam Summer Sale | 60% off PowerWash Simulator · Jun 25, 2026
Recent patch evidence & methodology
- Nov 12, 2024 · Hotfix 1.9.2 Now Live Publisher patchnotes tag
- Dec 14, 2023 · Santa's Workshop Free Update! Out Now! Update headline (automatically identified)
- Aug 31, 2023 · Update 1.4 – The latest Muckingham Files chapter is OUT NOW! Update headline (automatically identified)
- Jun 9, 2023 · Network Hotfix to Address Connection Issue Publisher patchnotes tag
- May 24, 2023 · Hotfix 1.2.1 Live Publisher patchnotes tag
Dates are publication dates, not verified deployment times. We use publisher patch tags and conservative headline matches; previews and test updates are excluded. Untagged updates, other storefronts and changes without announcements may be missing. An older version is not carried forward when the latest patch does not name one.
Single-player perspective: A completed game can remain excellent without frequent patches or a large concurrent audience. Quiet development does not establish abandonment, broken gameplay or loss of offline access. These signals do not lower the population rating.
Steam announcements could not be retrieved. Any previous result keeps its original timestamp. Source checked Oct 6, 2026, 06:51 PM UTC · 100 retrieved Steam publisher posts. Tracked games refresh daily while the collector is running; opening a report can refresh the 30-minute cache.
THE HEALTH BRIEF
Activity, momentum, and updates.
Monthly momentum+14.6%September 2026 vs August 2026
Highest recorded concurrency14,178October 2024 · Steam Charts
Latest tagged patch announcementNov 12, 2024Hotfix 1.9.2 Now Live
Momentum compares completed monthly averages. Patch dates are announcement dates, not independently verified deployment times.
The longer view
Average concurrent Steam players · completed calendar months
3K average players
Source retrieved Oct 6, 2026, 06:51 PM UTC. Steam Charts samples hourly; these are averages, not monthly unique players.
View the monthly numbers
| Month | Average players | Change | Recorded peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 1,187.64 | +14.64% | 2,249 |
| August 2026 | 1,035.96 | -27.93% | 2,117 |
| July 2026 | 1,437.38 | +2.83% | 2,562 |
| June 2026 | 1,397.77 | -5.06% | 2,242 |
| May 2026 | 1,472.29 | +6.55% | 2,583 |
| April 2026 | 1,381.76 | +0.95% | 2,363 |
| March 2026 | 1,368.79 | -2.69% | 2,418 |
| February 2026 | 1,406.61 | -20.79% | 2,589 |
| January 2026 | 1,775.75 | -3.59% | 3,083 |
| December 2025 | 1,841.95 | -7.68% | 2,876 |
| November 2025 | 1,995.09 | -33.63% | 3,393 |
| October 2025 | 3,006.05 | +79.65% | 9,139 |
Milestones that matter
Recorded evidence, with its measurement window.
STRONGEST MONTH IN THIS WINDOW
October 2025 · 3,006 average players
The highest monthly average among the 12 completed months displayed above.
LATEST COMPLETED MONTH
September 2026 averaged +14.6% versus August 2026
A comparison of sampled concurrency. It does not measure individual players gained or lost, or establish a cause.
Latest updates & announcements
From this game’s Steam announcement feed.
Jun 252026ANNOUNCEMENT
Steam Summer Sale | 60% off PowerWash Simulator
Jun 82026ANNOUNCEMENTPowerWash Simulator 2 | STAR WARS Pack Coming July 16th
May 272026ANNOUNCEMENTSave 50% on PowerWash Simulator!
Apr 132026ANNOUNCEMENTTomb Raider and Midgar Special Packs are Leaving PowerWash Simulator
Dec 182025ANNOUNCEMENTSteam Winter Sale - Up To 50% Off!
Steam announcements could not be retrieved. Any previous result keeps its original timestamp. Feed checked Oct 6, 2026, 06:51 PM UTC. Only Steam’s publisher/community announcement feed is used; broader gaming news is excluded.
OUR OWN RECORDS. EVERY DAY.
Daily population archive
Stored internally · averages, highs, lows and sampling coverage
2026-09-111,474 max daily average2026-10-06
16 observed days. Muted bars have fewer than 18 sampled UTC hours. Empty slots mark missing days. These are averages of collected samples, not time-weighted estimates.
Daily records & coverage
| Date (UTC) | Average | Low | High | Samples | Hours covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | 1,016 | 669 | 1,304 | 42 | 23/24 |
| 2026-10-05 | 1,032 | 745 | 1,305 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-04 | 1,270 | 964 | 1,601 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-03 | 1,106 | 786 | 1,448 | 44 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-02 | 907 | 592 | 1,165 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-10-01 | 797 | 562 | 1,007 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-30 | 790 | 520 | 1,007 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-29 | 810 | 530 | 1,016 | 44 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-28 | 835 | 535 | 1,063 | 43 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-27 | 1,040 | 760 | 1,309 | 31 | 18/24 |
| 2026-09-26 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-25 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-24 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-23 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-22 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-21 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-20 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-19 | 1,037 | 989 | 1,064 | 4 | 2/24 · partial |
| 2026-09-18 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-17 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-16 | 1,151 | 1,091 | 1,184 | 4 | 2/24 · partial |
| 2026-09-15 | No observations — gap | ||||
| 2026-09-14 | 1,152 | 774 | 1,479 | 43 | 23/24 |
| 2026-09-13 | 1,474 | 1,096 | 1,831 | 45 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-12 | 1,450 | 1,095 | 1,761 | 45 | 24/24 |
| 2026-09-11 | 1,447 | 0 | 1,679 | 14 | 8/24 · partial |
Daily aggregates are retained long term. Detailed raw samples are kept for 30 days. Download daily archive CSV.
The latest pulse
Observed Steam concurrency · past 24 hours
1,304Steam players · observed samples
Oct 5, 2026, 10:45 PM UTCOct 6, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC
Last 24 hours: 45 Steam samples, high 1,304, now 1,135. Times in UTC. Tracking since Sep 11, 2026, 04:52 PM UTC. Sampling target: every 30 minutes while the collector is running. Gaps over 45 minutes are not connected.
Is PowerWash Simulator still active?
The latest available observation reports 1,135 players running PowerWash Simulator on Steam, recorded Oct 6, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC. Our health signal is surviving.
Steam lists this title as a multiplayer game. The app-wide count can include solo, local, idle, and online sessions; it does not establish which modes or regions are populated.
Steam only: console players and other launchers aren’t counted.
We do not infer server uptime, human-only player counts, matchmaking speed, or console population from Steam concurrency. Read the full methodology.
