Street Cleaner 3

About

Street Cleaner 3 is a retro-styled action platformer where you bounce between three distinct fighters to clear streets of oddball threats. Play as the titular Street Cleaner, chain-whip user Cogex, or brawler Honoko, each offering unique moves and skills. The game blends fast platforming with combat as you chase ninjas, punks, and eerie creatures through San Diego. Switch characters mid-level to exploit enemy weaknesses or tackle environmental challenges, keeping the pace lively and tactical. The story threads tie back to past games but remain simple and straightforward, focusing on chaos and quick escapes. The 8-bit visuals lean into pixel-perfect charm without overcomplicating the action. Community feedback highlights the smooth character transitions and varied enemy designs, though some note the story’s light touch. With PC and Switch ports due February 2025, it’s a quick pick for fans of bite-sized platforming with a squad. Developer Creaky Lantern Games keeps the formula tight, emphasizing variety over depth, perfect for short sessions or nostalgic crunch.

Storyline

For years, the Street Cleaner has been presumed dead. Killed in the fire at criminal kingpin M.R. Boss's mansion where unbeknownst to many, he managed to destroy the secret weapon hidden therein. In present day, delinquent high schooler Honoko comes home to find her room being invaded by a ninja in search of something. Chasing him down she meets up with the chain-whip wielding Cogex, and they decide together to seek the help of the missing Street Cleaner to find out what's going on.