CleanFall

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

CleanFall is a sandbox survival roguelite that combines ship-building, tower defense, and a unique alchemic turret system. You must leverage whatever you can find to survive in this dynamic underground world! 1.0 ROADMAPNote: additional content may be added based on community feedback. FEATURES Dynamic Ecosystem – Enter a ravenous ecosystem teeming with exotic creatures, and learn to exploit the…

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 160 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Unique blend of roguelike, tower defense, and ship-building mechanics with creative and complex gameplay.
Engaging art style, sound design, and atmospheric worldbuilding with intriguing lore and characters.
Active and responsive developer with continuous updates, fostering a passionate community.

Steep learning curve with minimal tutorials, making early gameplay confusing and difficult to grasp.
Building and placement mechanics can feel clunky, unintuitive, and sometimes frustrating to manage.
Difficulty balance issues, including some unfair enemy behaviors and lack of checkpoints causing repeated setbacks.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
61%
12%
The gameplay is praised for its unique roguelike mechanics, combining tower defense, exploration, and ship-building in innovative ways that encourage strategic thinking and experimentation. While the core loop is engaging and enjoyable, especially for fans of games like Noita and Plants vs. Zombies, some players find the difficulty balancing and tutorial lacking, making the initial learning curve steep and occasionally frustrating. Overall, the gameplay offers depth and variety with rewarding progression, though usability issues and complexity can sometimes hinder the experience.
- “It has many familiar mechanics to other great roguelikes, but it combines them in ways that have never been done before (ship building).”
- “Good mechanics, combat, exploration with innovation in each and every part of it.”
- “There are unlocks the further down you go (for future runs) and the core gameplay loop requires a bit of finesse and feels great when you start 'getting it down.' You can tackle it several ways, such as centering your 'build' on your character, or centering your build on your constructions, etc., which makes for fun variations.”
- “But what I can't tolerate is this awful dog water fungus biome with its poorly designed mobs and bad game mechanics.”
- “Frankly, I like most things about the game... except the usability, and unfortunately that turns the whole review negative because it bleeds into every mechanical aspect of the game.”
- “I think my only real criticism so far is that the game could better introduce the vehicle building mechanics.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
34%
8%
The music and soundtrack receive widespread praise for being engaging, atmospheric, and fitting the game's gothic/dark horror theme, often described as a standout feature. Players find the sound design excellent and immersive, though a few note that the music can feel subdued during certain gameplay segments. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the game's unique and fun experience.
- “The soundtrack and atmosphere in particular are incredibly engaging and fans of gothic/dark horror will instantly latch onto this game.”
- “Art is beautiful, music and sound design is amazing.”
- “The atmosphere, artwork, sound/music - is top notch.”
- “My only negative is that in the pursuit of ambiance, it feels quite lacking in the music department during a dive.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics feature a charming, hand-drawn art style blending steampunk apocalypse themes with influences from games like Terraria and Hollow Knight, creating a visually captivating and painterly atmosphere. The animations and world design add unique character and enhance the overall aesthetic appeal, making the visuals both engaging and enjoyable despite some early roughness.
- “The hand-drawn visuals are charming and have a lot of character, and gameplay grows from an initially simple number of tools to enabling chaotic bouts of murderball ship combat against hundreds of enemies.”
- “A rather interesting game, feels a bit like Terraria when you first look at it, but the way things move about are rather entertaining to look at, and the world's generation has its own charms, but the art style is rather a nice one because it feels like a bit of a painting.”
- “I will play it more and figure out the game more but I will give it a thumbs up just for the sake of beautiful graphics and sounds like a very good concept for the game even though I could not really figure out what to do.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive gothic and dark horror tone, enriched by engaging soundtrack, unique art, and sound design. Players appreciate the depth, intriguing characters, and creative blend of gameplay elements that create a captivating and memorable experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that keeps players invested.
- “The soundtrack and atmosphere in particular are incredibly engaging and fans of gothic/dark horror will instantly latch onto this game.”
- “The atmosphere, artwork, sound/music - is top notch.”
- “Sound, particles, atmosphere, dialogue, and the gameplay loop all make me want to keep playing.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is praised for its unique, mysterious, and richly developed worldbuilding that keeps players engaged and curious. Many appreciate the depth and beauty of the narrative, with some expressing hope for more expansive quests and varied content in the future. Overall, the story adds significant value beyond simple gameplay, making the experience memorable and intriguing.
- “Honestly underrated, I played this game for hours on end and I'm still lost, which is a good thing because I like the whole mysterious worldbuilding and story.”
- “Beautiful story, I might add, even as I have yet to learn much.”
- “Such a unique game and the story is really interesting :)”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Stability in the game is mixed, with some users encountering frustrating bugs such as enemies attacking through terrain, while others report no game-breaking issues and find the overall experience solid and worth the price despite minor imperfections.
- “I know early access games are labeled as such because they're buggy and unfinished, but when enemies can approach and shoot me from within the very terrain I already have to dig through, and about 99% of all my units can't fight back because they need to shoot through said terrain, I get livid.”
- “And instead it was just a cryptic and buggy mess.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users suggest that the game is best enjoyed by focusing on run-based exploration rather than engaging in repetitive survival grinding.
- “Do yourself a favor, focus on this run-based exploration rather than all those dang survival grinding.”