Clean up chaos (or spark fresh disarray) with these spotless-game selections

In the world of video games, cleaning up messes and saving the day can be as thrilling as any action-packed adventure. Here's a rundown of some unique games that offer players the chance to clean up in ridiculous, videogame-y ways.

Splatoon 3

Step into the shoes of an action hero from the 1980s in Splatoon 3, a game that revolves around covering your surroundings in ink to gain a tactical advantage over opponents. Painting over opponents' ink is similar to mopping up the area, making it a fun and engaging way to clean up the battlefield.

Donut County

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game that puts you in control of an ever-growing hole in the ground. As you progress, you'll meet various characters, steal their trash, and throw it into the hole. It's a unique take on the concept of cleaning up, with a touch of humour and a heartfelt story.

Katamari Damacy REROLL

In Katamari Damacy REROLL, you control a prince who is ordered to put the twinkle back in the heavens by rolling up various items into a ball. The items range from small objects like paper clips and thumbtacks to larger ones like cars, cows, and people. It's a chaotic and entertaining way to clean up a mess caused by the King of All Cosmos, who accidentally destroyed all the stars in the sky.

PowerWash Simulator

PowerWash Simulator offers a more relaxing atmosphere, allowing players to build a power-washing business, unlock new tools, and upgrades, and experience a soothing clean-up process while washing away various messes.

Luigi's Mansion 3

Luigi's Mansion 3 invites players to help Luigi save his friends from a towering hotel, where they have gone missing. Armed with the Poltergust G-00, players can suck up ghosts and interact with objects to conquer their fears and save the day.

Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe

In Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe, players can use Kirby's inhale ability to clean up baddies and copy their abilities. The game also features the Egg Catcher subgame, where players aim to gulp the most eggs. Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode (sold separately).

Justice Sucks

Justice Sucks is a game that follows a robot vacuum cleaner named Dusty as he goes rogue to protect his family. The game features stealth attacks, hacking smart devices to make traps, and befriending animal allies to defeat enemies, making it a unique addition to this list.

While playing these games, players can unleash their inner action hero with one-liners such as "It's time to clean house," "Now, that's what I call a clean sweep," "Welcome to the clean plate club. And I'm the president," and "My conscience is...clean."

Each of these games offers a fresh and entertaining take on the concept of cleaning up, providing players with a unique gaming experience that combines fun, humour, and a sense of accomplishment.