Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Win XP SP3, Win 7 Processeur : 2.4GHz Dual core CPU Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 512MB Shader Model 3.0 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD 3870 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Win XP SP3, Win 7 Processeur : 2.6GHz Quad core CPU Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
Viscera Cleanup Detail
Cleaning up the mess left by alien hordes is the hook that drives Viscera Cleanup Detail, with its tongue‑in‑cheek humor and satisfying physics‑based chores. The game enjoys a Very Positive standing on Steam, with 92 % of the 23,646 reviews rating it positively and 90 % of the post‑release sample confirming the same sentiment.
What it's about: In Viscera Cleanup Detail, you step into the boots of a space-station janitor tasked with cleaning up after various horrific sci-fi horror events. Instead of machineguns and plasma-rifles, your tools are a mop and bucket. That hero left a mess, and it's up to you to deal with the aftermath.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 113 | 86 | 8 | 19 |
| Multiplayer | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| Stability / bugs | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Story / writing | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Performance | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 19 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.1 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 05, 2014 · All-time low: €3.19 (Apr 18, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 85 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,6 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay dominates praise: 86 positive mentions out of 113 total.
- Co‑op multiplayer is well received: 13 positive mentions out of 19.
- Story and humor resonate: 8 positive mentions out of 9.
- Graphics earn approval: 7 positive mentions out of 8.
- Price is seen as fair: 1 positive mention, no negatives.
Weaknesses
- Performance hiccups: 4 negative mentions out of 7.
- User interface frustrates players: 7 negative mentions out of 8.
- Bugs are ubiquitous: 10 negative mentions out of 10.
- Audio receives mixed to negative feedback: 2 negative mentions out of 6.
Who is it for?
Fans of quirky, humor‑laden simulations and players who enjoy cooperative cleaning tasks will find the experience addictive. Those who demand polished performance or flawless UI may be less tolerant.
Is Viscera Cleanup Detail worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 92% of 23,646 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 12,79€.
Verdict
Viscera Cleanup Detail delivers a uniquely satisfying loop of mess‑clearing fun, buoyed by strong gameplay, cooperative play, and a tongue‑in‑cheek narrative. While performance, UI, and bugs detract from the polish, the overall community sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive. If you can overlook the technical rough edges, the game offers a memorable and addictive slice of indie simulation.
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