Serial Cleaner tasks you with cleaning up crime scenes while under the influence of a moustache

Serial Cleaner, the quirky crime-scene cleanup puzzler, is making a comeback! Originally released in 2019, this title is returning, but the extent of its improvements remains uncertain. Will it be a refined re-release or simply a modernized port? Only time will tell.

The game plunges you into the gritty, yet comical, 1970s. Think urban decay, stylish gangs, and cinematic clichés (turkeys falling from the sky, anyone?). You play as Bob Leaner, a professional crime-scene cleaner tasked with the messy job of disposing of bodies, cleaning up blood, and erasing all evidence of mob violence—all while dodging the police.

Our previous review in 2019 (by Harry Slater) described the original Serial Cleaner as promising but unfinished. Developer Plug-In Digital is now self-publishing the mobile version, suggesting a chance for improvement.

A Funky Re-release?

Available for pre-registration now, with a February 11th, 2025 release date, the extent of the updates remains unclear. While a polished re-release would be ideal, given the time elapsed, significant changes might be unrealistic.

The core concept remains undeniably intriguing, but a simple mobile port dampens expectations somewhat. However, for Android and iOS users who missed out on the original or experienced compatibility issues, this could be a welcome surprise.

For everyone else, check out our weekly top five new mobile games list for some fresh alternatives!