: The sequel features four distinct protagonists, each with specialized abilities:
: The sequel adopts a low-poly, "grimy" 90s look reminiscent of early PlayStation titles, drawing heavy inspiration from cult classic films like Pulp Fiction . Critical Perspective and Reception
: Players must dispose of cadavers (often by hauling them to a vehicle or a woodchipper), "hoover up" large blood spills, and pocket incriminating evidence like murder weapons. Serial Cleaner
: An agile cleaner capable of parkour-style movement to bypass obstacles.
The franchise, developed by Draw Distance , is a unique stealth-action series that subverts traditional gaming tropes by focusing on the aftermath of violence rather than the act itself. Instead of playing as a soldier or an assassin, players step into the role of a professional "cleaner"—a mob fixer tasked with scrubbing crime scenes of bodies, blood, and evidence before the police can secure the area. The Core Concept: Cleaning Up the Chaos : The sequel features four distinct protagonists, each
The series centers on the "cat and mouse" tension of operating at a fresh crime scene while law enforcement is already on-site.
: The veteran from the first game, who can bag bodies to prevent blood trails and slide across blood spills for speed. The franchise, developed by Draw Distance , is
The 2022 sequel, Serial Cleaners , shifts the setting to 1990s New York and introduces a more complex, narrative-driven structure.