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! Remember the 2019 release? This time, it's hitting mobile, but the extent of the improvements remains to be seen. Will it be a fully polished re-release, or simply a modernized port?

The game plunges you into the gritty, yet cartoonish, 70s. Think urban decay, stylish gangs, and a healthy dose of absurdity (killer sharks, 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 2019 review described the original as "half-baked but with potential." Developer Plug-in Digital is now self-publishing this mobile version, offering a chance to rectify past shortcomings.

A Funky Return

Available for pre-registration now, with a February 11th, 2025 release date, the extent of the changes remains unclear. While significant improvements would be welcome, given the time elapsed since the original, substantial upgrades might be unrealistic.

The core concept remains undeniably appealing, but a simple mobile re-release tempers expectations. However, for Android users or those experiencing compatibility issues with older iOS versions, this could be a welcome addition to their mobile game library.

For everyone else, check out our weekly top five new mobile games list for alternative options!