Choose The Cleaner
Choose The Cleaner if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Cleaner launched in 2022.
The Cleaner vs NEXT FLOOR
The Cleaner and NEXT FLOOR both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. The Cleaner (2022) is 2 years older than NEXT FLOOR (2024). NEXT FLOOR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Cleaner (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose NEXT FLOOR
Choose NEXT FLOOR if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. NEXT FLOOR launched in 2024.
Both The Cleaner and NEXT FLOOR sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Cleaner |  NEXT FLOOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55% positive (60 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dystopia Corp | Westick Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Cleaner (2022) is 2 years older than NEXT FLOOR (2024).
- NEXT FLOOR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Cleaner (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
The Cleaner vs NEXT FLOOR — FAQ
- Should I play The Cleaner or NEXT FLOOR first?
- If you want chronology, The Cleaner (2022) came out before NEXT FLOOR (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Cleaner and NEXT FLOOR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.