The Cleaner

A dialogue-heavy horror game about cleaning during society's collapse

Spongey Kitty · Released Jan 5, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 62
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; May 30, 2023
Minimum PC: Compatible OpenGL; 8 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Cleaner?

You play a trauma cleaner in a linear, top-down 2D game where an unknown, incurable phenomenon is bringing society down. An unusual request interrupts his routine as you read dialogue and complete six cleaning minigames across five locations.

For you if...

+you enjoy short games centered on queer romance

Not for you if...

−you expect a cleaning simulator rather than a reading-focused game

What players say

85% of 62 reviews are positive

Players praise the bittersweet love story and art style. Some criticize awkward writing and repetitive cleaning tasks.

Screenshots and trailer

The Cleaner system requirements

Minimum: Compatible OpenGL, 8 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Microsoft Windows® 8.1/10 (64bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3-4340 or better
Graphics: Compatible OpenGL / VRAM 1GB or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
Notes: 1280x768 or better Display

Does The Cleaner have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Cleaner run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does The Cleaner use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam