Laundry Store Simulator is a first person shop management game from Indonesian studio Akhir Pekan Studio, published by PlayWay and released on 9 December 2024. You start with a small laundromat, a handful of second hand machines and a stack of decorations you can sell for startup cash, and you build it into a business with coin operated self service, a minimart, a screen printing bench, carpet and shoe cleaning and a bakso cart out front. Progress runs on a Laundry Rank that rises as you serve customers, and each rank up hands you a challenge asking for a set number of repetitions of a specific task before it unlocks. Machines matter more than they first appear: the starting Cheap Used washer costs eleven dollars and takes 45 minutes a cycle, while the Waffles Series 77B costs 786 dollars, needs Rank 8 and cuts that to about 20 minutes. There are 75 achievements, a skill tree, phone based quests and a rotating cast of troublesome customers, and the whole thing is far denser than the storefront screenshots suggest.
Picking the right build determines how your experience plays out. These builds are ranked by overall effectiveness, factoring in damage, survivability, gear requirements, and how well they scale into endgame. New to the game? Start with our beginner's guide first.
Quick Rankings
| Build | Tier | Playstyle | Core Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashier | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Washing and drying staff | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Folding and ironing staff | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Minimart clerk | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Bakso vendor | A | Balanced | Best available |
For detailed meta rankings, see our Laundry Store Simulator tier list.
A-Tier: Cashier
Cashier is a top-performing option in Laundry Store Simulator.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Cheap Used washing machine | The eleven dollar starter unit with a 45 minute cycle, and the machine most players are stuck with for the first shift or two. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Laundry Rank and rank up challenges | Every completed transaction awards experience, and hitting the threshold triggers a challenge rather than an instant promotion. |
How to Play Cashier
Cashier focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Cheap Used washing machine does the damage and Laundry Rank and rank up challenges keeps it running, which is why this sits at the top of the list. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Highest overall performance
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Popular pick, resources may be contested
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Washing and drying staff
Washing and drying staff is a strong option in Laundry Store Simulator.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Waffles Series 77B washing machine | The top tier washer at 786 dollars, gated behind Laundry Rank 8, cutting the wash cycle to roughly 20 minutes. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Washer and dryer tiers | Washing machines run from the Cheap Used unit at eleven dollars with a 45 minute cycle up to the Waffles Series 77B at 786 dollars, which drops the cycle to roughly 20 minutes. |
How to Play Washing and drying staff
Washing and drying staff focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Pair Waffles Series 77B washing machine with Washer and dryer tiers and the build stops depending on a good start, so it holds up across most content. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Most versatile option
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Lower peak damage than S-tier
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Folding and ironing staff
Folding and ironing staff is a strong option in Laundry Store Simulator.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Coin washer | Self service machines costing between 39 and 201 dollars with cycles between two hours and one hour twenty. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Coin laundry self service | The Coin Wash Room is the single best early unlock because coin washers earn without you touching them. |
How to Play Folding and ironing staff
Folding and ironing staff focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Coin laundry self service covers the gap Coin washer leaves open, so the build stays usable even when a fight goes badly. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Best survivability
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Slower clear speeds
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Minimart clerk
Minimart clerk is a specialized option in Laundry Store Simulator.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Dryer | The second stage of every service order and the place your queue backs up once washers are fast. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Employees at two dollars a day | Every employee costs two dollars a day, which is trivial against what they earn, so hiring early is close to free money. |
How to Play Minimart clerk
Minimart clerk focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: This one leans on Employees at two dollars a day rather than raw numbers, and Dryer is what makes that trade pay off. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Strong in group/team content
- Straightforward gearing path
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- Weaker solo performance
- Requires deep game knowledge
A-Tier: Bakso vendor
Bakso vendor is a specialized option in Laundry Store Simulator.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Screen printing press | The custom shirt equipment in the back room, producing printed apparel for customers who order it. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Side businesses and the minimart | The laundry itself is only part of the income. |
How to Play Bakso vendor
Bakso vendor focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Screen printing press and Side businesses and the minimart pull in the same direction here, which separates this from the safer picks above. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Unique, rewarding playstyle
- Straightforward gearing path
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- High skill floor, punishing when misplayed
- Requires deep game knowledge
Build Progression Path
- Start with Washing and drying staff: the most forgiving option for learning the game
- Transition to Cashier once you understand core mechanics and have access to Cheap Used washing machine
- Keep a Folding and ironing staff setup for content that keeps killing you
- Try Bakso vendor for a fresh experience once you've mastered the basics
Follow our walkthrough for the optimal progression path through each area.
Gearing Tips
- Invest in your primary equipment first, since it gives the biggest power spike. See our weapons guide for rankings.
- Sell the decorations that come with the starting shop before your first customer arrives, because furniture resells for roughly ten percent of its purchase price and that first lump of cash buys your first proper washer.
- Coin washers cost between 39 and 201 dollars and customers pay a fixed rate regardless of machine quality, so buying the cheapest coin machines and filling the room beats buying one expensive unit.
- Don't spread upgrade resources across multiple builds until endgame
More Laundry Store Simulator Guides
- Laundry Store Simulator Laundry Store Simulator Overview
- Laundry Store Simulator Tier List
- Laundry Store Simulator Walkthrough
- Laundry Store Simulator Beginner's Guide
- Laundry Store Simulator Tips & Tricks
- Laundry Store Simulator Weapons Guide
- Laundry Store Simulator Combat Guide
- Laundry Store Simulator Boss Guide
- Laundry Store Simulator Maps & Locations
- Laundry Store Simulator Crafting Guide
- Laundry Store Simulator Classes & Characters
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