Ready to tackle the dirtiest job in town? Crime Scene Cleaner, a unique and gritty simulation game from developer President Studio and publisher PlayWay has launched.
Available right now on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass and PC, Crime Scene Cleaner throws you into the morally grey world of cleaning up after criminals to save your daughter’s life.
Best of all? It’s launching Day One on Xbox Game Pass and supports Xbox Play Anywhere!
Priced at £20.99 for those not using Game Pass, Crime Scene Cleaner puts you in the overalls of a single father desperate to pay for his daughter’s hospital bills. When insurance companies fail, you turn to your… particular set of skills.
Working for shady clientele, you’ll need nerves of steel to meticulously clean gruesome crime scenes left behind by mobsters and other criminals, all while the clock ticks and the police sniff around.
Note: This is a Series X|S and PC only release, it won’t run on Xbox One.
Mops, Bodies, and Moral Quandaries
This isn’t your average cleaning sim. Your trusty mop and sponge will handle most messes, but sometimes you’ll need to break out the power washer for outdoor jobs or specialised equipment to eliminate lingering odours. The core gameplay involves:
- Deep Cleaning: Erasing all traces of blood, gore, and other unpleasantries.
- Body Disposal: Packing up the evidence (and the former occupants).
- Odour Removal: Ensuring no suspicious smells remain.
- Working Under Pressure: Completing jobs against the clock and avoiding police attention.
Upgrades, Perks, and Temptation
Your basic cleaning arsenal might not always cut it. You can upgrade your equipment – better flashlights, stronger power washer nozzles, more effective odour eliminators – by utilising available perks before each mission.
Making money is the goal, and while mobsters might pay well, sometimes… temptation calls. Will you pocket that expensive watch from the deceased owner? The game presents these morally ambiguous choices as you scrape together cash for your daughter. You’re not the bad guy… right? You’re just doing what needs to be done.
Day One on Game Pass & Xbox Play Anywhere
In fantastic news for subscribers, Crime Scene Cleaner arrives Day One on Xbox Game Pass. This means members can jump straight into the gritty cleanup action on Xbox Series X|S, PC, or via the Cloud (with Game Pass Ultimate) at no additional cost from launch day.
Furthermore, the game supports Xbox Play Anywhere. If you buy the game digitally via the Microsoft Store, you automatically own it on both Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.
Your saves, achievements, and progress sync seamlessly, letting you continue your cleaning career wherever you choose.
Key Features
- Unique Job Simulation: Clean up gruesome crime scenes for shady clients.
- Detailed Cleaning Mechanics: Use mops, power washers, odour eliminators, and more.
- Upgrade System: Enhance your equipment with perks.
- Narrative Driven: Motivated by the need to save your daughter.
- Moral Ambiguity: Temptation and difficult choices.
- Time Pressure & Police: Work efficiently and avoid detection.
Ready to Get Your Hands Dirty?
Crime Scene Cleaner offers a unique and surprisingly deep simulation experience wrapped in a compelling narrative.
If you’re ready for a job sim with high stakes and grim details, you can play it right now via Xbox Game Pass or purchase it on the Xbox Store for £20.99.
Grab your mop… you’re going to need it.
Crime Scene Cleaner Description
When insurance companies dodge the responsibility, it’s up to you to save your daughter’s life. This will require some dirty work and shady clientele, but you have no other choice, right? When the big boss calls once again, bring a bucket and a mop cause you will really need them. Are you up for the challenge? You need nerves of steel to clean crime scenes left behind by major and minor criminals. You may not have money for your daughter’s hospital stays, but what you do have is a very particular set of skills. With the help of an entire arsenal of equipment, you will clean blood, pack up bodies, and remove any odor. All this under the pressure of a ticking clock and police breathing down your neck.
There appears to be a bug in the game pass version. In “Call in Dead” there are only 4 clues, although the location objectives say 5. Because there are not 5 you cannot complete the mission.