{"rewrite":{"id":"r_b89bc44bb7d54a64804c28ea","clusterId":"c_2d176706b1ad4daaa7bf8cc9","slug":"cleaning-game-mold-washer-gets-june-23-release-date","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Cleaning Game 'Mold Washer' Gets June 23 Release Date","summary":"Publisher Anshar Publishing and developer Rubel Games will release the 2D cleaning simulation 'Mold Washer' on Steam on June 23. The game features lo-fi music, upgradeable tools, and Japanese language support in the full version. A demo is available now on Steam.","whyItMatters":"The release date and demo give players a clear timeline and a chance to test the game's lo-fi cleaning loop ahead of launch.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003ePlayers control a sushi-shaped hero smaller than a teacup, cleaning kitchen-area stages with tools like a high-pressure washer, blower, flamethrower, and pickaxe. The game uses lo-fi music to keep the atmosphere relaxed, and new tracks, cosmetics, and tool upgrades unlock as the player progresses. The demo, which supports gamepad play, is available now on Steam but lacks Japanese language support. The publisher has also suggested the game will appear at Steam Next Fest in mid-June, with the demo receiving new stages and other updates at that time. The full version will support Steam Deck and offer improved controller comfort.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Mold Washer's Steam Next Fest demo update will add new stages, making the June 23 full release a target for players who try the free version first.","twitterPost":"Mold Washer's full release on June 23 adds Japanese support that the current demo lacks, a step toward broader accessibility.","threadsPost":"Mold Washer launches June 23 with Japanese support, but the demo currently lacks it. The Steam Next Fest update in mid-June will add new stages to the demo, giving players a reason to revisit before buying.","newsletterBlurb":"Publisher Anshar Publishing and developer Rubel Games have set a June 23 release date for 'Mold Washer,' a 2D cleaning game where players control a sushi-shaped hero scrubbing kitchen areas with a high-pressure washer and other tools. The full version includes Japanese language support and Steam Deck compatibility. A demo is available now on Steam.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/23/166808.html\",\"title\":\"Lo-Fi Music and Relaxing 2D Cleaning Adventure 'Mold Washer' to Release on June 23 with Japanese Support - Demo Available\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3364,"outputTokens":508,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779826550,"createdAt":"2026-05-22T18:02:09.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-22T18:16:27.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-22T18:16:27.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_2d176706b1ad4daaa7bf8cc9","canonicalTitle":"Lo-Fi音楽と共にのんびり遊べる2Dお掃除ADV『モルドワッシャー』日本語対応で6月23日発売決定―体験版配信中 | Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト","representativeArticleId":"a_cbc7512eb868c16f2e9c9d7f","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-22T16:00:04.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-22T16:00:04.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-22T18:16:27.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/23/166808.html","title":"Lo-Fi音楽と共にのんびり遊べる2Dお掃除ADV『モルドワッシャー』日本語対応で6月23日発売決定―体験版配信中 | Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["'Mold Washer' releases on Steam on June 23.","The game is a 2D cleaning simulation with lo-fi music and upgradeable tools.","A demo is available now on Steam but lacks Japanese language support.","The full version supports Steam Deck and Japanese language.","The publisher plans to show the game at Steam Next Fest in mid-June with an updated demo."]}