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.
In-game
« aaaah je pensais à un petit one shot tranquille de 2h...ces 2h étaient les plus douloureuses mentalement de ma vie, fck Jimmy, Anya et Daisuke vous méritez mieux </3 »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Cute little game about friendship, love and mouthwash »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« chouette ambiance, pas trop long, à faire en soirée »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« Excellent jeu narratif. Qui raconte l'histoire d'un équipage de cargo qui perd la boule après avoir appris la faillite de leur employeur. Thème difficile abordé, suicide, dépression, etc. Ambiance et DA génial. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« A faire absolument, l'esthétique, la narration, la morale (par pitié faut réfléchir 2 secondes par contre j'ai vu des réflexions de zgeg c'est terrible) même les menus avec les objets en 3D c'est fort. Allez y, il le faut en gros. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« 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« Le genre de jeu que l'on apprécie par sa profondeur. C'est un jeu court, mais qui aborde beaucoup de sujet. Il est de ceux qui font réfléchir afin de comprendre l'entièreté de l'histoire, et ça fait du bien. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« First game finished with a Steam Controller and one of the weirdest ♥♥♥♥ I've ever played. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
In players' words
« aaaah je pensais à un petit one shot tranquille de 2h...ces 2h étaient les plus douloureuses mentalement de ma vie, fck Jimmy, Anya et Daisuke vous méritez mieux </3 »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« 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« Cute little game about friendship, love and mouthwash »👍 anonymous review · 3 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« chouette ambiance, pas trop long, à faire en soirée »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« Le genre de jeu que l'on apprécie par sa profondeur. C'est un jeu court, mais qui aborde beaucoup de sujet. Il est de ceux qui font réfléchir afin de comprendre l'entièreté de l'histoire, et ça fait du bien. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« Excellent jeu narratif. Qui raconte l'histoire d'un équipage de cargo qui perd la boule après avoir appris la faillite de leur employeur. Thème difficile abordé, suicide, dépression, etc. Ambiance et DA génial. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« First game finished with a Steam Controller and one of the weirdest ♥♥♥♥ I've ever played. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« A faire absolument, l'esthétique, la narration, la morale (par pitié faut réfléchir 2 secondes par contre j'ai vu des réflexions de zgeg c'est terrible) même les menus avec les objets en 3D c'est fort. Allez y, il le faut en gros. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
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 3.1 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).
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.
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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