Hollywood Hustle: A Prop Collector Simulator announced for PC, due in 2027
The tidy-up simulator genre has seen a surge of new entries, but Hollywood Hustle: A Prop Collector Simulator is aiming to stand out with a distinctly glamorous twist. Announced today, the game tasks players with sifting through the discarded debris of Hollywood backlots in search of recognisable, iconic props from film and television history.
Publisher Maximum Entertainment and developer Woodpile have revealed the title, which puts players in the role of a cleaner working behind the scenes of the entertainment industry. The job is grimy, but the rewards can be spectacular. According to the developers, every dig is a gamble: loot ranges from common, everyday objects to legendary treasures that fans of cinema might instantly recognise. Players can sell their discoveries for profit, break down rarer items into crafting resources, or fill their bags with matching sets of loot to earn bonus rewards.
A New Trailer and Key Features
A trailer released alongside the announcement showcases the game’s physics-driven world. The developers emphasise that every item in the studio is a real, interactive object, meaning players can expect a high degree of hands-on interaction with the environment. The game will feature six distinct pavilions, each themed around a different genre of filmmaking: fantasy, sitcom, sci-fi, and others are promised, all waiting to be uncovered as players progress.
Jobs in Hollywood Hustle come from a variety of sources. Film sets need their props returned, but some clients are not even in the movie business, adding an element of unpredictability to the work. Players will need to manage a full packing kit, including tape, box cutters, and markers, to ensure orders look professional. The game also includes a helper robot and animatronics that can be repaired and put back to work, as well as a talent tree of upgrades and new abilities that players can unlock over time.
Release Window and Platforms
Hollywood Hustle: A Prop Collector Simulator has been announced for PC, with a release window set for sometime in 2027. No specific date or further platforms have been confirmed at this stage.
A Fresh Take on a Familiar Formula
The announcement arrives at a time when cleaning and organising simulators have become a popular subgenre, but Hollywood Hustle differentiates itself by offering a narrative context that ties directly into the allure of Hollywood. Rather than simply tidying up generic spaces, players are given the chance to uncover pieces of cinematic history, from sitcom props to sci-fi relics, and decide what to do with them. The combination of scavenging, crafting, and upgrading suggests a loop that could keep players engaged as they work through the six themed worlds.
The game’s focus on physics and interactive objects also hints at a more tactile experience than some of its peers. With a helper robot and animatronics to restore, there is a clear progression path beyond just cleaning. The talent tree adds another layer of strategy, allowing players to tailor their abilities to their preferred playstyle.
For now, fans of the genre will have to wait until 2027 to get their hands on the full game. The trailer provides a first look at the grimy backlots and the treasures they hide, suggesting that there is more to this prop collector than just a simple tidy-up job.