How long is Mouthwashing?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 3.2 h; those who don't, 2.7 h.

How much does Mouthwashing cost?

Mouthwashing is currently 12,79€ on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64-bit Processeur : i5-6300HQ Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 560 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64-bit Processeur : i5-1135G7 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1050 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Mouthwashing

Community hit

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Released September 26, 2024

Adventure Indie

sample: 488 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)

94/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 37,759 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

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The narrative anchors Mouthwashing, with 116 of 134 mentions praised for depth and emotional impact. The game’s polished visuals and audio receive 20 of 21 positive nods, while player‑controlled exploration garners 53 of 71 favourable comments. Despite a few UI hiccups and two bug reports, 95 % of all Steam reviews are positive, and 94 % of the 488 post‑release responses echo that sentiment.

What it's about: Les cinq membres d'équipage du Tulpar se retrouvent coincés aux confins de l'espace, plongés dans un crépuscule perpétuel. Dieu les a abandonnés.

In-game

« I watched this game on youtube because im a wuss and can't handle being in the driver seat for horror, but damn is this story good. Decided to buy the game to support the dev. »

👍 anonymous review · 0 h played22321

« Felt very good being awesome and saving my friends and fixing everything and taking responsibility and drinking mouthwash. I hope this hurts »

👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1

« Please just play the game and enjoy the story and don’t interact with the fanbase. Trust me, it’s way more enjoyable that way. »

👍 anonymous review · 2 h played52

« What a game, such a wild ride. Finished it in the morning of Ramadan, In one sitting. I do not recommend doing that, but I do recommend buying this short masterpiece. »

👍 anonymous review · 3 h played11

« Play this game in one ~2hr sitting. This game is a masterclass in storytelling. I'm just sad I can only experience it for the first time once. I hope this hurts. »

👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1

« It's well written and otherwise plenty competent, but it does not feel as groundbreaking as alot of the hype would lead you to believe. »

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« Everyone raved about this game, but honestly... I don't understand why. Maybe I didn't understand it well enough. It was short for such a serious topic, and maybe that's why I couldn't get into it? I don't know. It irritated me. »

👎 anonymous review · 3 h played

« A unique and humorous take on personal hygiene! The gameplay is fun, and the art style is quirky. Perfect for a light-hearted gaming session! »

👍 anonymous review · 2 h played2221

« The game is absolutely brilliant. It’s just a shame it’s rather short.. Curly really gives me the vibe of Eva from Evangelion. Definitely worth a look. »

👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1

In players' words

« I watched this game on youtube because im a wuss and can't handle being in the driver seat for horror, but damn is this story good. Decided to buy the game to support the dev. »

👍 anonymous review · 0 h played22321

« It's well written and otherwise plenty competent, but it does not feel as groundbreaking as alot of the hype would lead you to believe. »

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« Felt very good being awesome and saving my friends and fixing everything and taking responsibility and drinking mouthwash. I hope this hurts »

👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1

👎 anonymous review · 3 h played

« Please just play the game and enjoy the story and don’t interact with the fanbase. Trust me, it’s way more enjoyable that way. »

👍 anonymous review · 2 h played52

« A unique and humorous take on personal hygiene! The gameplay is fun, and the art style is quirky. Perfect for a light-hearted gaming session! »

👍 anonymous review · 2 h played2221

« What a game, such a wild ride. Finished it in the morning of Ramadan, In one sitting. I do not recommend doing that, but I do recommend buying this short masterpiece. »

👍 anonymous review · 3 h played11

« The game is absolutely brilliant. It’s just a shame it’s rather short.. Curly really gives me the vibe of Eva from Evangelion. Definitely worth a look. »

👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1

« Play this game in one ~2hr sitting. This game is a masterclass in storytelling. I'm just sad I can only experience it for the first time once. I hope this hurts. »

👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Story / writing

87 % pos · n=134

Gameplay

75 % pos · n=71

Graphics / art

95 % pos · n=21

Audio / music

95 % pos · n=21

Value for money

43 % pos · n=7

Content / longevity

50 % pos · n=4

Interface / UX

0 % pos · n=3

Stability / bugs

0 % pos · n=2

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Story / writing	134	116	10	8
Gameplay	71	53	8	10
Graphics / art	21	20	0	1
Audio / music	21	20	0	1
Value for money	7	3	1	3
Content / longevity	4	2	0	2
Interface / UX	3	0	0	3
Stability / bugs	2	0	0	2

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.7 h.

<2h

91 % (n=34)

2-10h

94 % (n=444)

10-25h

100 % (n=9)

>25h

100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 26, 2024 · All-time low: €7.67 (Jun 08, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,8 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Small streamers to support

LIVE Cinnamon_Bunbun001 5 viewers · EN — [18+] RANDOM HORROR GAMING - SPOOKY BUNDAY

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h13

Popular clips

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If This Is The Ending I Swear -

FiendOcular · 46 views

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ICUP

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Soundboard potential

kasarah93 · 17 views

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Strengths

Story: 116 positive out of 134 mentions
Graphics: 20 positive out of 21 mentions
Audio: 20 positive out of 21 mentions
Gameplay: 53 positive out of 71 mentions

Weaknesses

UI: 0 positive out of 3 mentions, all negative
Bugs: 0 positive out of 2 mentions, all negative
Price: 3 positive out of 7 mentions, 3 negative

Who is it for?

Fans of atmospheric, psychologically driven indie adventures will appreciate Mouthwashing’s compelling narrative and immersive sound design, especially those who enjoy short yet intense experiences.

Is Mouthwashing worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 37,759 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Story. Current price: 12,79€.

Verdict

Mouthwashing delivers a strong, story‑rich adventure that shines in its visuals, audio, and gameplay, earning an overwhelmingly positive reception. Minor issues with UI and a couple of bugs do not significantly tarnish the experience, leaving the game well worth a play for its target audience.

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