Ever wondered what happens once the brave heroes depart and the dust settles in a defeated dungeon? In Goblin Cleanup, you step into the boots of the unsung heroes of the underworld. Rather than fighting for glory, you are a professional cleaner hired by the dungeon manager to reset the stage, wipe away the carnage, and prepare the environment for the next wave of adventurers. This indie adventure offers a fresh, comedic perspective on the classic dungeon crawler genre.

Gameplay Mechanics and Objectives

The core loop of Goblin Cleanup focuses on restoration and sanitation. Your primary objective is to return the dungeon to its original, pristine state before the next party of heroes arrives. The work is physically demanding and requires specialized tools to handle the biological hazards left behind by combat.

To complete your shifts effectively, you will utilize a variety of unique equipment, including:

  • Slimop: A specialized tool designed for heavy-duty sanitation.
  • Mimic and Slime Dispensers: Essential implements used to scrub blood from floors and ceilings.

The tasks extend far beyond simple sweeping. To ensure a successful dungeon reset, you must manage several critical components:

  • Object Restoration: Scavenged loot and broken furniture must be repaired and placed back in their original positions.
  • Trap Reactivation: A dungeon is only as good as its hazards. You are responsible for restoring and reactivating traps, though you must remain vigilant—some traps may still be active and lethal to the cleaning crew.
  • Loot Management: You must refill chests with valuable items to entice the next group of adventurers.
  • Creature Maintenance: Part of the job involves respawning monsters and disposing of any biological remains left by the previous battle.

Cooperative Chaos

Goblin Cleanup is designed to be played as a 4-player online cooperative experience. You can take on the role of a "Goblin Maid" alongside up to three companions. While teamwork is essential for tackling large, blood-soaked chambers, the game allows for varying levels of cooperation. However, be warned: your teammates are just as much a hazard as the environment. If a fellow employee falls victim to a trap or an unrestrained monster, you won't just be dealing with a vacancy—you will have to clean up their remains and any blood they left behind.

Setting and Atmosphere

Set within dark, treacherous dungeons, the game blends casual gameplay with high-stakes environmental hazards. The atmosphere is a mix of professional diligence and survival horror comedy. You must navigate pitch-black corridors and keep the resident monsters fed; failing to manage the dungeon's inhabitants could result in your crew becoming the next meal.

Key Features at a Glance

  • Dynamic Dungeons: Every mission presents unique challenges, layouts, and hazards that require different cleaning strategies.
  • Multiplayer Support: Full online co-op for up to 4 players.
  • Unique Tools: Utilize specialized slime-based technology to manage dungeon filth.
  • High Stakes: Manage active traps and hungry creatures while trying to maintain your professional standards.

Available on PC, Goblin Cleanup is a perfect fit for fans of casual indie titles and cooperative physics-based games who enjoy a humorous, "job simulator" twist on traditional fantasy tropes.