With the recent reveal of Powerwash Simulator 2, the sequel to the original love-it-or-hate-it (yet undeniably addictive) 2022 FuturLab-developed title, I think us fans can all agree that we are truly approaching the end of an era. Before throwing open the dirt-caked doors leading to the good times ahead, however, I believe it would be appropriate to look back at both the best and the worst of what Powerwash Simulator has given us over its roughly three-year (or four, if you include its early access period) lifespan. That’s right, fellow virtual cleaning enthusiasts – it’s time to rank all the premium DLC released to date.

Note: The free DLC, which makes up most of the available downloadable content, have been excluded from this list for obvious reasons. They’re all great, free, and are instant downloads for any self-respecting Powerwash Simulator-haver.

6. Warhammer 40,000 Special Pack



When I, and I’m sure the fanbase at large, heard that the worlds of Powerwash Simulator and Warhammer 40K were colliding, the potential for something truly memorable and unique was at hand. Unfortunately, what we ended up getting was an underwhelming, frustrating selection of levels lacking in variety.

Instead of tidying up any number of possible grimdark locations/structures (no Golden Throne?) pulled from the absurdly complex and layered 40K lore, we get five (admittedly great-looking) vehicles/machines to painstakingly pore over – filled with plenty of tiny nooks and crevices that’ll slowly eat your sanity away. If you’re a die-hard fan of the source material, vehicle levels, or cleaning jobs that seem deceptively simple at first glance, you’ll have some fun here. It’s not a terrible DLC, it just reeks of wasted potential and feels exceptionally lifeless, especially when compared to the other packs on this list.

5. Back to the Future Special Pack



The Back to the Future DLC features a nice mix of small and medium-sized levels and is a great pickup for fans of the beloved film trilogy. Whether you’re cleaning Doc Brown’s Van, the Holomax Theater/Hill Valley Clocktower sets, the Time Train, or even the iconic DeLorean (the last two vehicles actually taking off once totally cleaned is a great touch!), you’re going to have a good time here. If you’re more into larger levels, though, you might find yourself slightly disappointed by this pack’s contents – especially when almost every single piece of free DLC available outshines it in both the scale and content departments.

4. Spongebob Squarepants Special Pack



Try saying that fast three times.

The legendary animated Nickelodeon series gets the Powerwash Simulator treatment - with this pack receiving the honour of being the first ever paid DLC released for the title, and the only one with six levels instead of the usual five. While it goes without saying that Spongebob fanatics should definitely give this slice of paid content a gander, I (and a few others, according to several highly constructive online debates) must admit there is something slightly less satisfying about cleaning these show-accurate levels – mostly due to just how faithfully flat and cartoony the assets of the pack are. It’s still a fun time, to be sure, and boasts some excellent level picks including the likes of Conch Street (containing Spongebob, Squidward, and Patrick’s houses), the Mermalair, the Invisible Boatmobile, and The Krusty Krab.

3. Shrek Special Pack



Oh man, is this pack ever a treat and a half to play through. Regardless of whether you’re a massive Shrek enthusiast or not, this DLC has it all – striking an excellent balance between medium and large levels, while never once dipping into the realms of cleaning frustration or tedium. From Shrek’s Swamp to the Fairy Godmother’s Potion Factory, every area is filled with delightfully colourful grime, fairytale-infused personality and dripping in ogre-riffic charm. If you’ve just finished up the base game campaign plus all available bonus levels and are wondering what your first piece of additional content should be (aside from the free DLCs, of course), you can’t go wrong here.

2. Alice’s Adventures Special Pack



Now here’s something special. Alice’s Adventures sends you down the rabbit hole and tasks you with cleaning up five fantastically trippy locations set within the world of Alice in Wonderland. While it’s always a treat seeing the details below the grime slowly reveal itself as the powerwashing progresses, this pack takes it to another level entirely – easily holding your interest through all five levels with a blend of entertaining text messages, otherworldly aesthetics, fantastic level variety, and a genuinely unnerving Cheshire Cat “jumpscare” as the cherry on top. Alice’s Adventures is an absolute must-buy, and I guarantee that even if you’re not the biggest fan of the setting, you’ll have a blast with this one.

1. Wallace and Gromit Special Pack



This is, without a doubt, the best Powerwash Simulator DLC to date, and it’s not even close – doubly so if you’re an enjoyer of anything Aardman. It also happens to be the most recently released pack, and quite possibly the best looking, as well - stepping away from the plastic-y look of prior pack content. Catering to all level tastes by providing a combination of detailed open and smaller spaces, vehicles, and machines, the Wallace and Gromit pack does it all, while immersing the player in the cozy atmosphere the series is known for. FuturLab really nailed the level length here, too, as each chapter’s dirt density and resulting duration feels just right. Bundle this one up with Alice’s Adventures and you’ve got an unbeatable duo of DLC powerhouses.