Clean the Squishies! is a relaxing collecting game where your job is to tidy up a squishy shop by finding and organizing thousands of cute squishies hidden around the store. Pick them up, switch between different types, and use special abilities to clean faster. You can play solo or team up with friends to race for the best times on the leaderboard.

What You Need to Know

The core loop is simple: walk around the shop, pick up squishies, place them in the right spots, and earn upgrades that make cleanup easier. You'll unlock new abilities like a magic power that helps you organize faster. The game saves your progress, so you can log off and come back to where you left off.

Controls on PC

  • E or Click — Pick up or place a squishy
  • E — Drop a squishy you're holding
  • Number keys — Switch between different squishy types
  • T — Unlock your mouse cursor (lets you click UI buttons)
  • G — Use your magic ability
  • Hold Click — Squish a squishy (it feels good!)

Controls on Controller

  • RT — Pick up or place a squishy
  • LT — Drop a squishy you're holding
  • Y — Open upgrades menu
  • Hold LT — Squish a squishy
💡 Tip — Controller players can press Y to access upgrades, while PC players should unlock the mouse first with T, then click the upgrades button in the menu.

Your First Game

  1. Spawn into the shop. Look around and you'll see squishies scattered on the floor, shelves, and tables.
  2. Walk up to any squishy and press E (or RT on controller) to pick it up.
  3. Place it back down in an organized area by pressing E again. Look for designated spots or follow the game's hints.
  4. Keep collecting and organizing squishies. The more you clean, the faster you'll earn currency for upgrades.
  5. Check your number keys (or Y on controller) to switch between squishy types as you find them.
  6. When you unlock the magic ability, press G to use it—it'll help speed up your work.
💡 Tip — Don't stress about perfection. Focus on collecting as many squishies as you can. Each one you organize earns you progress toward upgrades.

Earning Upgrades and Abilities

As you pick up and organize squishies, you'll earn currency or points. Spend these on upgrades to make the cleanup job easier. The magic ability (G on PC, unlocked through upgrades) is a special power that helps you work faster. Keep cleaning to unlock more upgrades and compete for better leaderboard times.

Playing Solo or With Friends

You can jump into a game alone and work at your own pace, or invite friends to the same match. Playing together adds a fun race element—see who can clean the fastest or collect the most squishies. The leaderboard shows your best times, so you can compete with other players around the world.

💡 Tip — Squishing squishies (hold Click on PC or hold LT on controller) doesn't affect your progress, but it's oddly satisfying. Take a moment to enjoy the cute factor!

Common Beginner Mistakes

  • Forgetting to unlock the mouse: If you can't click menu buttons on PC, press T to unlock your cursor.
  • Not switching squishy types: Use your number keys or Y to organize different types separately. The game rewards you for grouping them correctly.
  • Ignoring upgrades: Don't skip buying upgrades. They make cleanup much faster and unlock new abilities.
  • Playing in a full game: If the shop feels crowded and you're lagging, try a quieter match or play with a smaller group.