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The Cleaner is a hardcore die 'n' retry inspired by John Wick, Hotline Miami and SuperHot. You control a highly-trained " cleaner " with a unique power. No cliché storyline, no cutscenes, start the game and play.

2022ActionIndie9.99 USDWindowsby Dystopia Corp
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Frequently asked about The Cleaner

How much does The Cleaner cost?
The Cleaner is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Cleaner?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Cleaner are NEXT FLOOR, Trepang2, Maximum Action.
Who developed The Cleaner?
The Cleaner was developed by Dystopia Corp.

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