Cleaning house

About

Cleaning House is a minimalist point-and-click adventure where you wander through an empty home, piecing together fragments of a family's past. Each room holds scattered objects, a child’s drawing, a faded photo, a half-packed box, that hint at lives interrupted. The gameplay revolves on exploring spaces, selecting items to reveal memories, and assembling a narrative from quiet clues. There’s no dialogue, only ambient sounds and stillness that let the environment speak for itself. Players often mention the game’s subdued tone and attention to detail, which create an eerie yet tender mood. Released in 2017, it’s a brief experience under an hour but lingers longer, prompting reflection on absence and memory. With a 4.3/5 average from user reviews, its strength lies in its restraint and the emotional weight of its empty rooms. Web-based and instantly playable, it’s a small project that leaves a big impression.