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Clean Break

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99%Game Brain Score
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99% User Score Based on 87 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 experience that delves into memory, loss, and the emotional struggle of letting go. Explore a familiar home and break objects that feel out of place, triggering a surreal transformation. This intimate journey reveals deeper truths about grief and the quiet violence of emotional cleanup.

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game effectively combines fun gameplay with a deep and emotional narrative, making it a unique experience.
  • The minimalist graphics and sound design enhance the storytelling, creating a surreal and impactful atmosphere.
  • It's a short, free game that offers a satisfying experience, making it perfect for a quick play session while still leaving a lasting impression.
  • The low-resolution visuals may be off-putting for some players, making it difficult to navigate at times.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive, as the core mechanic revolves around breaking objects, which may limit replay value.
  • Some players found the narrative's introspective themes to be overshadowed by the chaotic gameplay, leading to a disconnect between the two.
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique low-resolution and minimalist aesthetic that effectively conveys its narrative, creating a trippy and chaotic visual experience. While some players appreciate the eye-catching and stylized visuals, they note that the lack of clear borders can make navigation challenging. Overall, the art style complements the game's sound design and enhances its surreal quality, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy unconventional graphics.

    • “Awesome visuals and compelling writing.”
    • “Eye-catching visuals, especially in the last room (wow!!!!) great soundtrack too <3”
    • “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 it from the wall behind it.”
    • “Very stylised low poly aesthetic that adds to the off-kilter surreal quality throughout the game.”
    • “The game isn’t too long; if you don’t mind the visuals, then give it a play.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, focusing on basic mechanics like walking and punching, yet it evolves into a deeper experience that effectively conveys a poignant narrative. Players appreciate the fun and satisfying loop of smashing objects, enhanced by trippy visuals and engaging music, which together create a chaotic yet meaningful atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully combines straightforward mechanics with a compelling story, making the gameplay both enjoyable and thought-provoking.

    • “Fun gameplay! Loved getting the achievements, and the message really hit me hard.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Gameplay overall is somewhat simple: break stuff.”
    • “Neat gameplay.”
    • “I first thought it was a silly gameplay until I slowly realized it was something much deeper than that.”
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's storytelling is praised for its impactful and engaging narrative, effectively conveying themes of heartbreak and destruction through innovative gameplay mechanics. Reviewers appreciate the unique stylistic approach and the way the story intertwines with the game's violent elements, creating a cohesive experience that resonates emotionally. While some aspects of the dialogue may be abstract, they complement the overall vibe, making for a compelling and memorable story.

    • “Amazing way to tell a story, while having fun playing.”
    • “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.”
    • “The dialogue and story was abstract in a way that doesn't really make sense, but fits perfectly with the overall vibe of the game.”
    • “This game is very stylistically interesting and I really liked the way it went about its story and how it handled the subject matter.”
    • “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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting and laid-back quality, enhancing the overall experience with a vibrant and engaging soundtrack. Reviewers highlight its ability to complement the chaotic visuals and gameplay, creating a satisfying and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the music is described as "dope," "sick," and "vibes," contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “A fitting, laid-back soundtrack.”
    • “The visuals, sound design, and music all were compelling and worked nicely together.”
    • “Eye-catching visuals, especially in the last room (wow!!!!) great soundtrack too <3”
    • “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, while the gameplay is a combination of both, being chaotic, yet simple and satisfying.”
    • “The music is sick too.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting how it evokes strong feelings that often overshadow the characters' true identities. The experience is described as both touching and impactful, with moments that can lead to tears, culminating in a surprising emotional twist that leaves a lasting impression.

    • “I think I loved the way you made me feel, more than I ever saw who you really were.”
    • “Made me cry :)”
    • “Gleefully punch your way through poetic puzzles, until this game turns on you with an emotional gut punch.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the contrast between the main character's avoidant and angry demeanor and the player's enjoyment of engaging in chaotic, action-packed gameplay, creating a comedic dissonance.

    • “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.”
    • “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
    • “I love how the game uses humor to lighten the mood, even in the most intense moments.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is limited due to the static placement of objects, resulting in a lack of variety in each playthrough.

    • “The objects are always in the same location, so there is limited replay value.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
    • “The lack of variety in missions makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, with users reporting no bugs or performance issues, even on release day.

    • “I didn't run into any bugs or performance issues, which was nice to see even on release day.”
    • “The game runs smoothly, and the optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it maintains a steady frame rate even during intense moments.”
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Clean Break is a action adventure game.

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 this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Clean Break is a single player game.

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