Paranormal Cleanup

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Paranormal Cleanup is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Manic Mice and was released on May 30, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

"Paranormal Cleanup" is a first-person shooter game where players take on the role of a paranormal cleanup technician, tasked with exterminating supernatural creatures in various haunted locations. Utilize a range of equipment and weapons to battle against ghosts, ghouls, and other spectral enemies. Advance through levels, upgrading your arsenal and skills to face increasingly challenging foes and uncover the mysteries behind the hauntings.

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Audience ScoreBased on 743 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

stability34 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of horror and cleaning mechanics, making it a fun experience for fans of both genres.
Playing with friends enhances the enjoyment, leading to hilarious moments and jump scares.
The developer is actively updating the game, showing commitment to improving gameplay and adding new content.

The game suffers from bugs and glitches, such as getting stuck in closets and issues with key spawning.
The ghost's hunting mechanics can be frustrating, with long hunts that disrupt gameplay.
Currently, there is a lack of variety in maps and ghost types, leading to repetitive gameplay.

gameplay
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the paranormal cleanup game is a unique blend of horror and lighthearted humor, featuring a satisfying cleanup mechanic that keeps players engaged despite some repetitive elements. While the core mechanics and progression system are generally well-received, players have noted issues with enemy AI, the unstuck mechanic, and a desire for more diverse tasks and challenges to enhance the experience. Overall, the game offers a refreshing take on the genre, though it could benefit from further polish and additional content to maintain long-term interest.
- “I had seen some gameplay and thought 'oh okay, this looks decent.' Once I launched the game for myself, it was so much more than 'decent'; this game keeps your interest and creates the scares at the same time.”
- “The content is great, the concept is creative, and the gameplay loop of cleaning up after paranormal chaos is both relaxing and tense at the same time. The sound design and environments really sell the spooky vibe without it becoming overwhelming.”
- “At the core of paranormal cleanup is its gameplay loop, which revolves around exploring eerie environments and using your equipment strategically to identify and trap supernatural entities.”
- “What I'd ask for: please fix the unstuck button.. I don't mean to be harsh but this is the worst 'unstuck' mechanic I've ever seen in any video game, ever.”
- “I really like the concept of the game but the gameplay felt very disappointing to me.”
- “It just doesn't have anything to it, the mechanics are all boring and unengaging, having perks cost as much as they do to simply speed up gameplay is a bit silly, and being downed has no weight to it, as you can still finish the level in the downed position.”
story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is generally viewed as a mixed bag; while it features short narratives for each map and some intriguing backstories for the entities, many players feel that the overall narrative depth is lacking. The environmental storytelling is praised, with hidden lore elements enhancing the experience, but some players desire more substantial content and character development. Overall, the game offers a fun and engaging experience, though those seeking a rich narrative may find it wanting.
- “A little story for each map made the game feel a lot more well-rounded.”
- “When you begin missions, you are greeted with a short narrative backstory for each map.”
- “I think the maps all have a really neat story element to them, and being able to discover the 'hidden' rooms and lore bits was really cool, especially in a genre with a lot of weak story points.”
- “The puzzle elements, while generally well-designed, can sometimes feel repetitive, and a lack of deeper narrative development might disappoint those looking for a more story-driven experience.”
- “Generic gameplay, generic 'story notes' (why would a child being haunted by their possessed grandmother leave around notes instead of running away?), generic perks.”
- “The ghost type never changes even though the story that comes with each house is different.”
humor
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and engaging, especially when played with friends. The blend of spooky elements and comedic situations, such as cleaning up after ghosts and encountering quirky physics, creates a unique and entertaining experience that balances tension with laughter. Overall, the game is described as a fun, lighthearted take on the horror genre, making it accessible and enjoyable for a broad audience.
- “Hearing your friends scream in another room while you’re elbow-deep in a cursed toilet is equal parts hilarious and terrifying.”
- “The game doesn’t take itself too seriously, often injecting humor through witty dialogue and unexpected ghost behaviors, which makes the experience accessible even to players who shy away from traditional horror.”
- “The idea of cleaning up a spook house is hilarious and ingenious at the same time.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players noting that it is "a little buggy" but still enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings. While some glitches and bugs can detract from the experience, they are often seen as minor and not game-breaking, allowing for fun gameplay. However, several users have reported more significant issues, such as crashes and frustrating bugs that hinder progress, indicating that while the game is entertaining, it still requires substantial fixes and updates to improve stability.
- “Absolutely brilliant game played in co-op; no glitches or bugs noted. Levels were all different and challenging at times with finding things.”
- “Joking aside, their system runs great, and something that I feel is a nice touch is that if you disconnect or need to leave for a minute, you can rejoin your friend's game after you left.”
- “The game is too buggy; the hunts last so long it gets boring.”
- “I disliked all the glitches and bugs that I dealt with, as well as the fatal crashing.”
- “A fun game at times, but the amount of bugs, crashes, and glitches is very frustrating.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their quality and stylized, cartoonish aesthetic, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the game's performance on average hardware, though some have noted minor graphical glitches and optimization issues that can affect frame rates. Overall, the visuals are considered impressive, especially for a one-person development team, contributing to an engaging and spooky atmosphere.
- “The graphics are great and I can run it on my average laptop with zero issues.”
- “Visually, the game employs a stylized, cartoonish aesthetic that complements its tone perfectly.”
- “Graphically, I was taken aback; for a one-person studio, you can see the work and effort that has gone into making it as realistic as possible.”
- “No option to remove head bobbing to reduce motion sickness, or screen shake when hiding, and other graphic options to help with it.”
- “Graphic glitches - not a major issue but I did notice a couple of times when the ghost was hunting and it was right in front of my hiding place that there were big white squares/rectangles going across the hands, face, and part of the body.”
- “The ghost visuals are kinda muddy.”
grinding
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Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the addictive nature of farming achievements and the purposeful rewards for grinding, others note that certain tasks can become tedious, especially when searching for hidden items or playing solo. Despite these drawbacks, many still enjoy the game, particularly when playing with friends.
- “The progression is not grindy and things don't cost too much (looking at you, Demonologist).”
- “The grinding never ends, salesman best perk.”
- “Cons: some areas to clean are extremely well-hidden and can become almost tedious if you want to 100% an area.”
- “Solo can be a little tedious.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag. While many players appreciate the variety in maps, randomized item spawns, and numerous side objectives that encourage exploration, some feel that the limited number of levels and lack of depth detract from long-term engagement. Ultimately, the experience can be enjoyable for co-op play, but its replay value may not satisfy everyone.
- “There's always plenty of tasks to do, each map is well thought out and varied, nothing feels too repetitive. I love hearing my friends get chased by the entity while I hide in a closet, crapping my pants. The sounds are spooky, the atmosphere is tense, the perks are numerous, creative, and can really help you on later maps. The achievements are plentiful, easy to get, and entice you to keep playing. For how much replayability the game has, the price is good and affordable.”
- “Replayability is great, leveling is moderately difficult, which makes for a good challenge. There are fun costumes and perks to unlock.”
- “Each of the maps has its own enemy and layout, and with randomized item spawns, objectives, and events, runs stay fresh and replayable.”
- “My bigger complaint is the game lacks depth and there is just about no replay value.”
- “Not much replayability as objects are found in the same place rather than being random.”
- “It is severely unpolished with limited replayability.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its tension and spookiness, with well-designed maps that enhance the experience through varied environments and sound design. Players appreciate the blend of lighthearted gameplay with supernatural elements, creating a unique balance of fun and suspense. Overall, the game successfully immerses players in a creepy yet engaging atmosphere, reminiscent of titles like Phasmophobia, while offering a satisfying sense of achievement through its objectives.
- “It has an amazing atmosphere and gameplay that grabs you from the very beginning.”
- “There’s something strangely satisfying about scrubbing up a haunted mess while the atmosphere keeps you on edge.”
- “Each area has its own feel and atmosphere - and its own haunt.”
- “The cinematic intros they added to the beginning of each match were a nice touch and created a more unsettling atmosphere.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics and performance are generally praised, but players report significant optimization issues, including lower-than-expected frame rates and stuttering, particularly when adjusting settings. While the visuals are appealing, the overall optimization needs improvement to enhance gameplay experience.
- “Such a good game, great graphics, great performance, and well worth the price.”
- “In regards to graphics, the appearance is good but unoptimized - I was seeing far lower FPS than I'm used to in similar games at similar settings.”
- “Needs to be more optimized and not easily broken.”
- “One map, four characters, optimization issues, and the ghost doesn't look like the actual picture for the game, which is kind of odd and misleading.”
- “The game looked okay until I had to turn my FPS in-game down to 30 from 60, and I experienced stuttering while running.”
- “The game needs to be more optimized and not easily broken.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized as minimalist yet impactful, effectively enhancing moments of suspense and emotional release through well-timed cues.
- “The soundtrack is minimalist but effective, underscoring moments of suspense and release with well-timed musical cues.”
- “Ahhh, such music.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users feel that recent games inspired by Phasmophobia are primarily cash grabs, often featuring poor AI and unfinished content, leading to dissatisfaction with their monetization practices.
- “Most of the games that have come out in the wake of Phasmophobia have been cash grabs, featuring broken AI and feeling unfinished.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with essential features locked behind paywalls.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could be great being held back by aggressive monetization tactics.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in "Paranormal Cleanup" is highlighted by its playful tone and unique, quirky character designs, which contribute to an engaging and memorable experience.