The WereCleaner
Released May 2024
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.
99% positive · 13K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
The WereCleaner launched on May 7, 2024 as a free-to-play stealth-comedy game from student developer Howlin' Hugs. After launch, the team shipped platform ports (iOS, Mac, Android), bug fixes, and a free soundtrack — but explicitly stated as early as July 13, 2024 that they were "unable to make more game content at this time."
On November 16, 2025, the developer posted a final announcement confirming the game's journey has ended. They explained that after spending the spring and summer of 2025 attempting to secure a publisher deal for a second game and failing, the team is winding down, with members moving on to other jobs and projects. The post explicitly states "things are winding down with the game" and "that marks the end of Kyle's journey for now," with no plans for further content. This is a clear, direct developer statement that development is complete.
The only DLC ever released was the free soundtrack (January 30, 2025), which was already telegraphed in the July 2024 post as an upcoming extra. No further content was ever announced or remains unreleased.
Evidence
Developer announces the team is winding down, members are moving to other jobs and projects, and explicitly states 'that marks the end of Kyle's journey for now' with no plans for a new game anytime soon. Described as likely one of the last announcements for the game.
Developer confirms the team is 'unable to make more content for the game at this time,' pivoting to weekly comics and a planned soundtrack release instead of in-game updates.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
USC Games
Achievements
23
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Welcome to Howlin' Hugs
The WereCleaner is a stealth-comedy game about cleaning messes and fighting your own instincts. Explore an ever-expanding office space and master an arsenal of gadgets to clean the office of messes, accidents... and the carnage of your own ongoing rampage.Features
- One unique and interconnected game world, filled with secret routes and handcrafted details
- A dynamic NPC system, with dozens of characters to avoid, trick or kill if needed
- 7 levels of wacky scenarios, shifting layouts, and hilarious surprises
- 3 multipurpose tools to dispose of every kind of mess - intentional or not
Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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