Underplayed Gems

Clockwork Cleanup (2025)

Clockwork Cleanup cover
Developer
David Stears, DJ Pizza Robot, Christopher Hansen
Publisher
David Stears
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
5.0 of 5, 408 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, methodical game about cleaning and organizing mechanical environments.

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What players say

Players love this free puzzle-roguelike hybrid, calling it better than many paid indie games. They praise the fair difficulty and high replayability at higher pressures, though many wish for more content or a paid DLC. The runs are short and satisfying, with some comparing it favorably to Plants vs. Zombies.

Screenshots

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