Crime Scene Cleaner

98%
Game Brain Score Based on 6,574 reviews
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  • music
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In "Crime Scene Cleaner" , you play as a determined parent forced into the grisly business of cleaning up crime scenes to save their hospitalized daughter. Armed with various tools and equipment, you'll scrub blood, pack bodies, and erase odors while racing against the clock and law enforcement. This graphic, time-sensitive experience tests your resolve and commitment to your family's well-being.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

98%
Audience ScoreBased on 6,574 reviews
story1,089 positive mentions
grinding84 negative mentions
  • Engaging and unique storyline that adds depth to the cleaning mechanics.
  • Satisfying gameplay with a variety of tools and upgrades that enhance the cleaning experience.
  • Great humor and character dialogue that keeps the game entertaining.
  • Game crashes frequently, making it unplayable for some users.
  • Relatively short gameplay length, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Some minor bugs and glitches, particularly with object interactions and physics.
  • story2,683 mentions

    The story in "Crime Scene Cleaner" is a surprisingly engaging narrative that intertwines with the gameplay, providing a compelling backdrop for the cleaning tasks. Players appreciate the character-driven plot, which revolves around a janitor working for a mob boss to pay for his daughter's medical bills, and the environmental storytelling that reveals the circumstances of each crime scene. While some reviews note that the story could be more fleshed out and express a desire for additional missions, the overall reception highlights the game's unique blend of dark humor, emotional depth, and satisfying gameplay mechanics.

    • “The story provides a believable motive for the main character's actions, and it is clear that the primary focus was placed on building interesting and unique environments to clean and explore.”
    • “Surprisingly enthralling story for a cleaning game that genuinely left me upset to be done with it.”
    • “The story is good, the levels are great, and the gameplay is to die for.”
    • “The story ends abruptly, and doesn't give any indication that you're on the final mission.”
    • “The story is sometimes sad, sometimes silly and funny, and overall just fun!”
    • “The story is decent but just be able to take your time even though you can hear sirens in the background they don't show up.”
  • gameplay757 mentions

    The gameplay of "Crime Scene Cleaner" is widely praised for its satisfying mechanics, engaging narrative, and relaxing experience, blending elements from popular cleaning simulators like "Viscera Cleanup Detail" and "PowerWash Simulator." Players appreciate the variety of tools and upgrades, as well as the environmental storytelling and humor that enhance the cleaning tasks. While some find the gameplay repetitive over time, the overall consensus is that it offers a unique and enjoyable experience, making it a standout in the cleaning simulator genre.

    • “This game has really chill, fun gameplay and some of the best environmental storytelling there is.”
    • “The gameplay is so much fun and the story is really interesting.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth, with plenty of tasks to keep you engaged.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and very easy to learn, but it's still very fun and perfect for a chill game.”
    • “The gameplay feels like a mix of house flipper and power washer sim.”
    • “The gameplay is where crime scene cleaner really shines.”
  • music400 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its diverse and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The ability to collect cassette tapes throughout the game adds a fun layer of exploration, allowing players to customize their listening experience while cleaning. Overall, the soundtrack is described as soothing, catchy, and integral to the game's atmosphere, making it a standout feature that many players appreciate.

    • “The soundtrack is pretty great and the music chosen helps with setting the scene, which makes the silence when you walk away pretty unsettling.”
    • “The music is amazing, the character's progress in his home is amazing, the story itself is okay.”
    • “The soundtrack really enhances the whole experience and sets the mood perfectly for every level.”
    • “Really the only part of the game I did not like is the default soundtrack that plays during missions.”
    • “The music player has some bugs, such as it keeps playing the second song again and again, and I could never get the songs that I selected to shuffle properly.”
    • “For a game about cleaning up blood, corpses, and gruesome scenes, this game has a weird feeling of relaxation when playing it, especially when you're cleaning with maybe spottily playing your favorite songs or even just laid-back music.”
  • humor384 mentions

    The humor in "Crime Scene Cleaner" is a standout feature, blending dark and dry wit with absurdity, making the grim task of cleaning up crime scenes surprisingly entertaining. Players appreciate the clever dialogue, quirky references, and the protagonist's sardonic commentary, which often elicits genuine laughter amidst the macabre setting. While the humor may not appeal to everyone, particularly those sensitive to dark themes, it adds a unique charm that enhances the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game is light-hearted, very funny, over the top, but these scenes are done so well that it breaks through the comedy barrier and really made me feel something.”
    • “You are tasked with the tedium of cleaning up a variety of grisly crimes which are made hilarious through a story marked with sarcasm and wit.”
    • “The main character has a funny, dry sense of humor, and the narration blends dark humor with some emotional depth.”
    • “I despise the main character; he delivers the same, droning, unfunny commentary about 40-year-old movie references as he does about the literal dead bodies of his fellow man.”
    • “This is definitely not a game made for teenagers or kids; it's an 18+ game since it gets into some pretty depressing stuff, not funny.”
    • “I get it's supposed to be funny, but I hate the janky tools.”
  • graphics247 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many players praising their beauty, detail, and immersive quality that enhances the overall experience. While some noted minor graphical glitches and performance issues on lower-end systems, the visuals are generally considered well-executed and fitting for the game's theme. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “The graphics are phenomenal and the way you clean is very satisfying.”
    • “The graphics are very nice and I don't think they spared little details when creating the immersive experience of this game.”
    • “The graphics are detailed and immersive, capturing the grim reality of crime scenes while maintaining a sense of dark humour.”
    • “If I had to nitpick, the only small downside might be that the graphics and some of the assets feel a bit 'generic' (and maybe they aren’t free, but that’s just the vibe).”
    • “The game is designed as if to utilize the strongest and out-of-the-box production-ready features of an Unreal Engine (first-person, realistic graphics, moderate-sized levels, manageable amount of dynamic light sources, dynamic materials and shaders...) but looks like it was hacked together in Unity?”
    • “The only negative I can think of is the game is not optimized so there are a few maps that have very low FPS, and some of the graphic settings do not save such as limiting FPS.”
  • grinding106 mentions

    The aspect of "grinding" in the game has received mixed feedback from players. While many find the cleaning tasks satisfying and enjoyable, some note that certain levels can become tedious, especially when searching for small details or managing larger maps. Overall, the game strikes a balance between being engaging and occasionally repetitive, with various upgrades and mechanics helping to alleviate some of the grind.

    • “I appreciate that the achievements aren't too grindy or overly complex.”
    • “The story is very nice to have, peak cleaning gameplay, not too tedious, yet not too monotone.”
    • “It's not too grindy, just the right amount of morbid and is a peaceful cleaning experience.”
    • “However, some players may find the repetitive tasks tedious over time, as the gameplay loop lacks variety in later levels.”
    • “The final few levels are a tedious waste of 1-2 hours each, and the ending was a massive disappointment that felt lazily rushed.”
    • “It can get tedious at times, but I feel like you're signing up for that in a cleaner simulator game.”
  • replayability95 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players expressing a desire for more content and variety. While some enjoy replaying levels for achievements and secrets, others find the lack of new challenges and the repetitive nature of missions limits long-term engagement. Future updates, such as a challenge mode or user-generated content, are anticipated to enhance replay value significantly.

    • “Letting us make our own scenes would add infinite replayability.”
    • “Super fun and it's actually replayable!”
    • “The introduction of time trials and special mission modes enhances replayability, encouraging players to refine their skills and tackle previous levels with newfound efficiency.”
    • “Unfortunately, there is not a lot of replayability, since every level is always going to be the same no matter how many times you level it up.”
    • “I felt like I was just gearing up for the more interesting bits of the game when I hit the end of the final level, and just went 'that's it?' Having replayed each level multiple times, I don't feel there's a lot to be gained out of replayability as the game stands.”
    • “While the game is fun and provides you with plenty of entertainment for its price, it doesn't offer much in the way of replayability.”
  • atmosphere66 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its careful attention to detail, effectively blending eerie and engaging elements that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the unique ambiance of each level, characterized by a mix of dark humor, immersive sound design, and compelling visuals that create a captivating yet unsettling environment. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a masterclass in balancing spookiness with a methodical, satisfying gameplay loop, making it both memorable and enjoyable.

    • “The visuals are appropriately gritty, capturing the eerie atmosphere of crime scenes without being overly graphic.”
    • “The soundtrack is amazing, not just the tapes you can collect throughout the game, the ambience, the sound design, and music that plays in the environment really sells the atmosphere.”
    • “The eerie silence of an abandoned crime scene, the distant wail of a siren, or even the muffled sobs of a victim's family - it all adds to the tense atmosphere.”
    • “It combines the satisfaction of a cleaning sim game with the creepy, eerie atmosphere of murder scenes, dead bodies, and an interesting story.”
    • “The game masterfully balances its dark premise with compelling gameplay mechanics, creating an atmosphere that skillfully walks the line between eerie and fascinating.”
  • stability59 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting minor glitches and bugs, particularly related to physics and object interactions. While some users experienced significant issues like freezing and crashes, others found the game to be relatively stable and enjoyable, with only a few minor hiccups that did not detract from the overall experience. The developers appear to be actively addressing these issues, suggesting potential for improvement in future updates.

    • “Graphics are great and so far no glitches or lag or anything like that.”
    • “Game runs great on Steam Deck, old.”
    • “It's polished, runs great and even has a fun story!”
    • “But I couldn't play it because the game freezes a few seconds after launching.”
    • “This game is a buggy mess that will waste hours of your time because of the devs deciding to lock you into photo mode until the pictures are successful.”
    • “My only complaint so far is some objects can get thrown off the map or into walls through buggy clipping, meaning you need to restart the mission in order to get 100%.”
  • optimization58 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance on lower-end systems, others experience significant stuttering and frame drops, particularly in larger levels and during specific missions. Some users noted that the game runs well at lower settings, but optimization issues persist, especially on the final level and in complex environments. Despite these challenges, many still find the game enjoyable, suggesting that while optimization needs improvement, it does not detract significantly from the overall experience.

    • “The optimization is fantastic, and the visuals are both stunning and grim at the same time – perfect for the theme.”
    • “Chill story-driven cleaner game, skills progress in a nice way, balanced and optimized well.”
    • “Very well optimized and I've only encountered 2 bugs so far, both of which have been very minor.”
    • “The optimization is my only issue; other than that, I really enjoyed this game.”
    • “Unfortunately, the larger maps have some stuttering problems; however, the dev seems to be trying to fix any technical issues.”
    • “The only negative I can think of is the game is not optimized, so there are a few maps that have very low FPS.”
  • emotional41 mentions

    The game effectively blends humor with emotional depth, creating a heartwarming yet gritty narrative centered around a father's struggle to secure his daughter's future amidst dark themes. Players appreciate the emotional weight of the story, particularly the protagonist's motivations, though some express frustration over unresolved plot points that could have enhanced the emotional payoff. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay, a compelling soundtrack, and poignant storytelling leaves a lasting emotional impact on players.

    • “The story in the game is interesting and heartwarming.”
    • “The game’s protagonist has a personality, and the narration blends dark humor with some emotional depth.”
    • “Kovalsky’s story, driven by his need to pay for his daughter’s medical bills, adds an emotional depth that keeps you invested in his journey.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization strategy includes in-game purchases and microtransactions, which users find to be an improvement over previous ad-based models. Overall, the reception suggests that the current approach is more favorable than anticipated.

    • “Microtransactions are well-balanced and don't feel intrusive.”
    • “The in-game purchases enhance the experience without being necessary to enjoy the game.”
    • “I appreciate that the monetization model allows for both free and paid options, making it accessible for everyone.”
    • “Microtransactions - in-game purchases.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the enhanced character development in the game, noting that it builds on the foundation of its predecessor with a more engaging story. There is a desire for future DLCs to further explore the protagonist's journey, particularly his transition from a struggling individual to someone navigating the complexities of a morally ambiguous lifestyle.

    • “It's everything I liked from Power-Washing Simulator made better, more fleshed out with an intriguing story and better character development.”
    • “If there are any DLCs in the future, I think it would be great to have a side storyline that involves the protagonist starting to branch out from Big Jim and having some close calls with the police. Maybe include more content that has to do with his lifestyle and character development from being broke to making really good but dirty money.”
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Play time

13hMedian play time
14hAverage play time
10-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 55 analyzed playthroughs

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