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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 300 sampled Steam reviews (294 positive / 6 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing32% mention it
- Progression & loot7% mention it
- Music & audio6% mention it
- Bugs & crashes5% mention it
- Visuals & art5% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
Negative reviews don't converge on specific aspects.
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
85%
20 reviews
5-15h
98%
52 reviews
15-40h
98%
125 reviews
40-100h
100%
87 reviews
100h+
100%
16 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (Metacritic) | – | – | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 98% | 94 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 85 | 26 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 98% | 94 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 93.3, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 34,220 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Oct 27, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 8477 total reviews in window · weighted 258.8 up / 4.5 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (9)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“Lovers of tidiness, the bizarre, and perfectionism will surely appreciate the madness of this title. However, it is not for everyone, and the repetitiveness can easily become boring over time.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Cleaning up a bloody massacre requires a lot of washing floors, splashing the rarest liquid, searching for evidence, fixing items and putting them back or picking up trash or damaged items. Is it fun? Definitely yes.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Crime Scene Cleaner is a relaxing game in which, strangely, cleaning blood and bodies is satisfying and rewarding, especially when seeing the "before and after".”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Crime Scene Cleaner plunges you into a grim, yet darkly humorous world where your role is not that of a detective solving crimes, but of the unsung hero who arrives after the chaos: the cleaner. Not since Roger Wilco has a janitor’s job been so difficult (a reference for all the oldies among us!). The creators of this unconventional first-person simulation game, President Studio, offer a fresh perspective on the aftermath of crime. Your purpose here is not to find out what happened or apprehend the perpetrators; rather, it is to completely remove any evidence of the horrific crimes that have taken place. Nothing is too gory for you to manage, including blood, corpses, and fragments of bone.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Imagine House Flipper with extra blood: that's what Crime Scene Cleaner is. This game about cleaning up grizzly crime scenes won't be for everyone, but if you're not afraid of a bit of gore there's a seriously enjoyable gameplay loop here, and added narrative touches really help it stand out from the crowd.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Despite its dark and grisly themes, Crime Scene Cleaner carves out a unique niche that’s sure to keep players hooked in. It’s a strange but enjoyable blend of horror and zen gameplay, offering a different kind of satisfaction than most simulators. If you can stomach the gore and don’t mind a bit of repetition, there’s certainly some darkly entertaining cleaning to get stuck into here that feels MUCH different than some of the games that would have inspired it.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Crime Scene Cleaner is an odd duck. It’s mix of Zen-inducing gameplay in some truly horrific crime scenes is delightful, though a lack of things to do post-campaign is a bummer.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Crime Scene Cleaner captivated me immediately. I like the mix of humor and seriousness and would like to play more games like this every now and then.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Crime Scene Cleaner is unbelievably gruesome. The amount of blood and the disgusting nature of each location won’t be for everyone. Additionally, the use of drugs and crime may not appeal. However, if you can cope with virtual blood and the horrific nature of each chapter, you’ll adore every moment. I enjoyed it, and the fact that it’s on Game Pass makes it even better. Consequently, I think you should get your copy from the Xbox Store.”
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- Hotfix 4.0.6aMay 19, 2026
- Hotfix 4.0.5dMay 11, 2026
- Hotfix 4.0.4aApr 10, 2026
- Hotfix 4.0.3b-Act2Apr 2, 2026
- Hotfix 4.0.2eMar 30, 2026
- Hotfix 4.0.1-Act2Mar 27, 2026
- "Act 2" Update LAUNCHING on March 26th!Mar 18, 2026
- Hotfix 3.0.3-3Nov 13, 2025
- Hotfix 3.0.3-2Nov 7, 2025
- Hotfix 3.0.2-1Oct 29, 2025
- Hotfix 3.0.1-1Oct 28, 2025
- "Communiti" Update is here! New missions and moreOct 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 2.0.1gJul 30, 2025
- 2.0.1f Patch is LIVEJul 25, 2025
- “Nightmare Update” now available!Jul 24, 2025
- Nightmare Update COMING TO STEAM!Jul 22, 2025
- Hotfix 1.0.7gJun 9, 2025
- Get Ready for the Nightmare Update – Join the Beta!Apr 25, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 1.0.7fFeb 11, 2025
- Hotfix 1.0.7eJan 27, 2025
- Roadmap Status UpdateJan 17, 2025
- Hotfix 1.0.6dOct 2, 2024
- Hotfix 1.0.6aSep 27, 2024
- Post-Launch Free Update RoadmapAug 22, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix 1.0.2RAug 22, 2024
- Hotfix 1.0.2kAug 16, 2024
- Hotfix 1.0.2jAug 16, 2024
- Hotfix #2Aug 14, 2024
- Hotfix 1.0.2eAug 14, 2024
- Devblog #15 - The "Interior Designer" UpdateDec 30, 2022