The Janitor
Released Jul 2016
Max Taylor, a janitor, who is send to an abandoned asylum once guarded by the army. When he enters he gets in contact with a went-wrong experiment of the government and has to worry about his live! On the way to exit he has to struggle with the horrific manlike creature!
22% positive · 131 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $0.99
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Evaluation
The Janitor launched on July 19, 2016 as a self-contained first-person horror game with a clear beginning and end to its story. The developer issued two minor bug-fix patches shortly after launch — one on the release date itself and one on July 31, 2016 — and has not posted any communication since. There is no DLC, no roadmap, no season pass, and no developer statement of any kind suggesting additional content was ever planned. The store description presents a complete, finite narrative experience. With no post-launch content activity of any kind beyond routine bug fixes in the immediate launch window, this game shipped as a finished product.
Evidence
Store description presents a self-contained horror story with a defined beginning, middle, and end. No mention of planned updates, DLC, or ongoing content.
Minor bug-fix update (v1.0.0.2) addressing sound distance, ground clipping, and ceiling clipping issues. Last known communication from the developer.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
VOS Gaming
Achievements
6
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The Janitor is a first person horror game. You play as a janitor, called Max Taylor, who is send to an asylum by his boss to repair a broken pipe and a broken electric panel. Max knows that the asylum is abandoned, but he isn't feeling bad about going there although his boss warned him not stay to long there. Once arrived he quickly notices that something is wrong. Blood everywhere and strange noises can be heard. Short time after looking around a went-wrong experiment of the government rushes to him.
Max has to worry about his life while trying to escape the asylum - but there is one problem: The elevator is broken! Max hurries to find some tools and machine parts to repair the hydraulic pump.
As soon as the elevator is repaired he has to look into the eyes of danger again! His only chance to escape is to jump down the elevator shaft. Max Taylor is wounded and unconscious. Right after waking up he finds himself in huge underground catacombs. Hunted by fear and the went-wrong experiment he has to find the exit!
Will he find it?
The Janitor focuses on breathtaking horror elements such as jump scares, physcally enemies and the fear of darkness.
Max has to worry about his life while trying to escape the asylum - but there is one problem: The elevator is broken! Max hurries to find some tools and machine parts to repair the hydraulic pump.
As soon as the elevator is repaired he has to look into the eyes of danger again! His only chance to escape is to jump down the elevator shaft. Max Taylor is wounded and unconscious. Right after waking up he finds himself in huge underground catacombs. Hunted by fear and the went-wrong experiment he has to find the exit!
Will he find it?
Gameplay Features
The Janitor focuses on breathtaking horror elements such as jump scares, physcally enemies and the fear of darkness.
- Realistic, modern graphic based on physical based rendering systems
- Horrific ambience with stunning sounds and jump scares
- Interactive world
- Solve puzzles to continue in story
- Extremely intelligent AI with progressive behavior
- Character stats are influencing the AI behavior, such as heartbeat, loud breathing, body odor or blood
- The feeling of never beeing safe
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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