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(BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner

(BURIED TAPES) is a collection of psychological horror stories recorded on VHS. Each story features paranormal incidents narrated from the perspective of the survivors of these supernatural encounters.

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September 2, 2025
334 days ago
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About the Game

(BURIED TAPES) is a collection of psychological horror stories recorded on VHS. Each story features paranormal incidents narrated from the perspective of the survivors of these supernatural encounters.

The first episode of these tapes is completely free, more episodes will be coming soon.

(BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner

The first episode of BURIED TAPES puts you in the shoes of a young woman named Mary, in 1996.

You've put an ad in the newspaper offering your house cleaning services.

Someone urgently called to hire you.

Clean stains, water the plants, take out the trash... the usual, right?

It seems like you're home alone. But you'll soon discover it's a death trap. Can you survive?

Features

  • PSX style graphics.

  • VHS aesthetic.

  • Immersive experience.

Gameplay

  • Defined tasks to complete.

  • Duration: Short (10-15 minutes).