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Clean Break

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97%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
97% User Score Based on 99 reviews

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Clean Break is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Benjamin Pilbrow and was released on August 8, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Clean Break is a short first-person narrative game about objects, memory, and the quiet violence of letting go.

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • Unique and impactful narrative exploring psychological grief and heartbreak with clever storytelling.
  • Fun and satisfying gameplay mechanic focused on punching and breaking objects with good physics and sound design.
  • Compelling visuals and music that create a strong atmosphere and emotional vibe, enhancing the player's experience.
  • Short length limits replay value and may leave players wanting more content or depth.
  • Some players find the visual style harsh, low-resolution, or confusing, which can hinder navigating environments.
  • Occasional gameplay glitches and frustrating puzzle elements requiring redoing sections may disrupt immersion.

  • graphics

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a unique, minimalist, and low-resolution aesthetic that enhances the game's surreal and emotional atmosphere, though some find it harsh or awkward for gameplay clarity. The trippy, stylized visuals effectively complement the music and narrative, creating a compelling and immersive experience despite occasional difficulties distinguishing certain elements. Overall, the art style is praised for its distinctiveness and contribution to the game's vibe.

    • “Awesome visuals and compelling writing.”
    • “Very stylised low poly aesthetic that adds to the off-kilter surreal quality throughout the game.”
    • “Eye-catching visuals, especially in the last room, with a great soundtrack.”
    • “I'm not a huge fan of the low resolution visuals, but they do help convey the overall message well.”
    • “The graphic style is a trippy touch but it does make finding doorways a little awkward since there isn't a border around the doorframe to distinguish from the wall behind it.”
    • “Visuals are unique but I don't like the narrow aspect ratio.”

  • gameplay

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple yet satisfying, centered on fast-paced, destructive mechanics like punching and smashing objects under time pressure. Despite its straightforward design, it effectively combines chaotic action with deeper storytelling themes, using gameplay as a metaphor to enhance the narrative experience.

    • “Sometimes the dithering looks confusing, especially with so many physics objects moving around but it doesn't really matter, this game is really neat and manages to tell a story super well using a simple, and very fun, mechanic.”
    • “A game that understands itself and its story very well, and combines telling an appealing story with violent, destructive gameplay, that fits the story being told very well.”
    • “The general gameplay loop is simple and satisfying, going around and smashing objects, and the narrative does a good job at being something different and quite personal.”
    • “Gameplay is under time pressure, so be fast or die miserably.”
    • “The gameplay and concept are exactly the same as Perfect Vermin but with graphics that are much harsher on the eyes.”
    • “Gameplay overall is somewhat simple: break stuff.”

  • story

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 71% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is emotionally impactful and uniquely told, blending raw themes of heartbreak with a destructive but fun gameplay mechanic. It is stylistically interesting, abstract at times, and effectively complements the game's overall vibe without relying on typical emotional appeals. Overall, the narrative is well-integrated, engaging, and resonant.

    • “The visuals and the music are enough of a vibe on their own but the storytelling really hits you in the emotions.”
    • “Clean Break is a really impactful game that shares a story in a way that isn’t for pity, isn’t for views, isn’t for clicks and shares, but simply curated for you.”
    • “A game that understands itself and its story very well, and combines telling an appealing story with violent, destructive gameplay, that fits the story being told very well.”

  • music

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting, laid-back, and engaging soundtrack that complements the visuals and storytelling. Players describe it as "dope," "sick," and "pretty vibes," enhancing the overall emotional and immersive experience.

    • “The visuals are trippy and chaotic, while the music and sound effects tingle my ears and send signals to my brain telling me it'll all be okay, creating a chaotic yet simple and satisfying gameplay experience.”
    • “The visuals, sound design, and music all were compelling and worked nicely together.”
    • “A fitting, laid-back soundtrack.”

  • emotional

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users highlight the game’s strong emotional impact, praising its ability to evoke deep feelings and deliver a powerful, heartfelt experience that resonates well beyond gameplay. Many describe it as a touching and poetic journey that culminates in an unexpected emotional gut punch.

    • “I think I loved the way you made me feel, more than I ever saw who you really were.”
    • “A very short and very touching art piece.”
    • “Gleefully punch your way through poetic puzzles, until this game turns on you with an emotional gut punch.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is highlighted by its amusing portrayal of the main character as avoidant and angry, which contrasts with the player's enjoyable experience of breaking and punching things. This mix creates a funny and entertaining atmosphere.

    • “Funny haha break things game.”
    • “I think it's funny that the main character is portrayed as this avoidant and angry person while I'm having a great time just punching things.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Replayability is limited due to static object placements, resulting in a predictable experience with little variation on subsequent playthroughs.

    • “The objects are always in the same location, so there is limited replay value.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates solid optimization, with users reporting smooth performance and no bugs or issues even on release day.

    • “Plus, I didn't run into any bugs or performance issues, which was nice to see even on release day.”
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Clean Break is a action adventure game. Common tags for Clean Break include first-person, indie, linear, surreal, psychological and others.

Clean Break is available on PC and Windows.

Clean Break was released on August 8, 2025.

Clean Break was developed by Benjamin Pilbrow.

Clean Break has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Clean Break for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Clean Break is a single player game.

Similar games include Perfect Vermin, Project Songbird, The Search, When The Past Was Around, DEAD LETTER DEPT. and others.