The Janitor

The Janitor

20% Positive / 20 Ratings

RELEASE DATE

Jul 19, 2016

DEVELOPER / PUBLISHER

VOS Gaming / VOS Gaming

TAGS

    ActionIndie
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?

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

The Janitor pc price

The Janitor

The Janitor pc price

20% Positive / 20 Ratings

Jul 19, 2016 / VOS Gaming / VOS Gaming

    ActionIndie
Price Comparison
  • United States
    $0.99 $0.99
  • Turkey
    ₺2 ≈$0.1
  • Russia
    $29.03 ≈$0.38
$0.99 / Get it

Game Description

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?

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

Reviews

  • Nokzen

    Jul 19, 2016

    Sorry i just cant recommend this game, its too simple to enjoy it, I usually dont mind Indie horror games, but this atleast to me, just feels like you are running around doing nothing untill you die. Maybe im just bad at it, or misunderstood it, but this is my experience. https://youtu.be/_dlanu3MnbQ
  • Bleeding Barry

    Jul 19, 2016

    Frictional Games, watch out.
  • omarsebali

    Jul 19, 2016

    I usually don't write game reviews but I felt like I needed to for this one... DON'T BUY THE GAME!! IT IS ABSOLUTE TRASH!! 7$ for what?? Running around and trying to fix an elevator while a humanoid figure chases you? There are FREE games out there that are a thousand times better than this. I've never written a bad review in my life but this is just a ripoff... save your money guys!
  • NaySaya

    Jul 20, 2016

    Absolute piece of shit. Did you expect something other than that? Scroll back on up and take a look at the "About" section xD Refund imminent. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY1Ywl-s27c
  • Hasta

    Jul 20, 2016

    what an awful game.. i have been playing this game for 1 and half hour.. and doing nothing.. stupid game..
  • VarChar

    Jul 20, 2016

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mv4-93-3w8&feature=youtu.be Another [b]worthless cashgrab[/b] posted on Steam: [h1] PROS [/h1] [list] [*] Prime cannon fodder for the indie horror Youtube community. [/list] [h1] CONS [/h1] [list] [*] No story. [*] No collectibles or meaningul interactions with the environment. [*] Nothing happens in the game, apart from having to outrun the monster. [*] Dumb, cheating(goes through doors), non-scary enemy. [*] Can't see 60% of the map, because the flashlight is useless. [*] Assorted technical glitches. [/list] There's no point in playing this "game" unless you're a masochist or would like to play it ironically on your Youtube channel.
  • BouncedBadger123

    Jul 22, 2016

    Wow, just wow. You know, I have played many horror games in my life and let me just tell you.... this has got to be the best one. Gameplay is smooth. Graphics are great. Very "interactive". The went-wrong experiment is so well made. Through out the entire game, I was scared for my "live". It was so cool to play as a janitor fixing an elevator. I have been studying to be a janitor since I was 5, and after this terrifying experience, I can honestly say I might have to reconsider my career choice. It has truly been an honor to play as Max Taylor. Although this game has gotten very negative reviews, I wish VOS Gaming a nice anyway! Greetings
  • Anything Gaming

    Jul 26, 2016

    worst game ever but i did record it https://youtu.be/03UkEsZRlaU
  • GalactiKat

    Aug 7, 2016

    This game could have some potential but its just too broken honestly. It does have a decent atmosphere but there's a constant groaning in the background that doesn't stop. The monster itself is pretty dumb, not just in appearance but in its behavior as it very very quickly gives up chase and walks into walls constantly. I honestly can't recommend this game unless you're like me and like checking out broken games. I made a gameplay video so check it out and save yourself some money. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0I6CnN8Wbw
  • JD

    Sep 26, 2016

    If being a Janitor is this amazing then I need to change career paths. Truly immersive and terrifying experience. Plenty of scares and chills, and a real sense of unknowing as you wander around these halls not quite knowing where you'll find your escape. Or even if the point is to escape Or if there even is a point https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1TG7O5_JlQ
  • Shrug Lord

    Nov 26, 2016

    Don't. Just.. don't.
  • MAriskaDeville

    Nov 29, 2016

    https://youtu.be/vyCFqcRS-b0 An absolute tedious grind is the only way I can sum up this very poor effort. So its your typical cheap unity 'horror' game. Run around looking for things to collect in a level that features ugly graphics,minimal lighting, poor animations and annoying audio. I say things to collect I found one thing and could not find any thing else in the entire map. This would at least be bearable if not for the fact that the enemy poo monster can easily kill you even if your in a locked room... This is just bad on every level. Then just to really get on your goat the game is riddled with bugs and crashes. Not even worth it on a sale unless you are a sucker for self inflicted tedium.
  • Deez nut

    Dec 11, 2016

    bad game idiot janitor i could beat him up in real life
  • Happiness

    Jan 8, 2017

    This game is absolutely magical, imagine a game where your objective is to repair a broken lift but it's literally impossible to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1000000000000/10 best game ever made
  • Skeleslay

    Feb 6, 2017

    Game doesn't explain the controls or what you have to do! No tutorials!! I walk around in a place and then I feel that someone is attacking me from behind. I turn around to see that it's some kind of person and then I die! Then I quit and delete the game forever from corrupting my computer anymore! WORST GAME EVER!!!!
  • Benjiboo

    Nov 23, 2017

    This game has action, horror, romance, comedy and most of all, a janitor. This is one of the most emotional games I've ever played. There was a part where I clipped through the stairs and flew out the map, there was also a part where the janitor got stuck on a table and I managed to collect everything while he was stuck there. The ending is what got me. The ending is one of the most tear-jerking things I've ever witnessed. Seeing the janitor reveal himself to the child made the game worth the whole 20 pence that I spent The best part is that I tried to refund the game 2 times and Steam simply refused to give me back my £0.20. Thanks. One complaint is that gameover screen says "Feeling safe isn't a feeling you can feel" whereas in the original Shakespear play it says "feeling safe is a feeling you can not feel feelings for that feeling" [SPOILERS TO THE JANITOR LORE BELOW] The janitor is actually Kanye West and at the end he starts singing "Stronger" I prefered the ending where he was actually just a janitor trying to give you back your lost backpack 10/10 Better than Battlefront 2
  • The Fuboo

    Mar 28, 2018

    As a horror enthusiast, this did nothing for me. The monster was not scary nor the sound he made, I kept glitching into a wall or the monster and I would glitch and get stuck, and there was no option to opt out in the middle of the game, so I literally had to turn off my computer to quit entirely. The graphics were okay for what it was, controls were a little touchy, but the worst was the monster and programing itself. The only good thing about this game was the few seconds of song that played and the man over the intercom at the beginning of the game play, raising curiosity of who it is and peeking into a back story. However all in all, poorly done game and not worth time or frustration. I would recommend the Developer to revisit and rebuild this game. It's concept is interesting and should have more work put into it, fix bugs, add more option in case both player and monster get stuck, control layout, REDESIGN THE MONSTER (It looks like a generic troll from a fantasy rpg of something), and better controls. If these are fixed, I will give this game another try. ~Sincerely, The Fuboo
  • ThEaVeNgEr8000

    Apr 8, 2018

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3hOS83rhwE I can't this has to be one of the worst indie horror games from steam I ever played... I couldn't even complete it because it wasn't very clear as to what you're supposed to even be doing there. I think the only entertaining thing about this game was that creature, because of how he'll walk through doors, and get stuck on walls. That's terrible AI right there. Also, I noticed the creature will sometimes glitch out and you'll get stuck when he's right in your face, and your only choice will be to restart the game. Not sure if anyone else ran into that but if you click on my video I did of the game you'll see it happen to me a few times. So, I strongly suggest avoiding this game at all costs.
  • Dahl

    Jan 31, 2020

    Recommend: Nope. Not even for .49 cents. I've played a lot of indie B flick horror games cause I enjoy the genre. I figured negative reviews or not this would still have something to enjoy. I was wrong. First I had to use third party software to lock the mouse to the game window to avoid my other 3 monitors but at least it did stretch to 2560x1080. Not that it helped visually. The game is dark and the flashlight doesn't seem to work as shown in screenshots. A few comparison snips for your own judgement. Definitely not the flashlight coverage shown in the store screenshots. In a room with some chairs and a small TV. The chairs in back light up from all angles, but the ones closest to me do not. Nor is there a ring of light as most dark games with flashlights. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1984497416 Doors stand out pretty nicely as does blood splatter :D: but you can't see much in the halls to know where you can or can't walk. So lot's of getting stuck in objects as its just blackness. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1984497389 Upstairs view next to a railing looking down at the bad guy. Makes finding his location nice, but you're still fighting the environment like Pitch Black or The Chronicles of Riddick :happypirate: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1984497363 So getting past the visual, we have our bad [strike]guy[/strike] creature that chases you. Wow is he sensitive! If i moved before he came down the stairs and walked off in the opposite direction he was coming at me. Granted he is slow so you have that to your advantage. At one point he was upstairs and I turned my flashlight on downstairs and he came after me as well. So it seems even if it doesn't do much for you, it certainly helps to conclude your game faster. Reset back to the menu to try again.
  • G-WORM

    Jun 12, 2020

    I wish I had never played this. Achievement hunting has gone to far...
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The Janitor

The Janitor

20% Positive / 20 Ratings

RELEASE DATE

Jul 19, 2016

DEVELOPER / PUBLISHER

VOS Gaming / VOS Gaming

TAGS

    ActionIndie
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?

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

The Janitor pc price

The Janitor

The Janitor pc price

20% Positive / 20 Ratings

Jul 19, 2016 / VOS Gaming / VOS Gaming

    ActionIndie
Price Comparison
  • United States
    $0.99 $0.99
  • Turkey
    ₺2 ≈$0.1
  • Russia
    $29.03 ≈$0.38
$0.99 / Get it

Reviews

  • Nokzen

    Jul 19, 2016

    Sorry i just cant recommend this game, its too simple to enjoy it, I usually dont mind Indie horror games, but this atleast to me, just feels like you are running around doing nothing untill you die. Maybe im just bad at it, or misunderstood it, but this is my experience. https://youtu.be/_dlanu3MnbQ
  • Bleeding Barry

    Jul 19, 2016

    Frictional Games, watch out.
  • omarsebali

    Jul 19, 2016

    I usually don't write game reviews but I felt like I needed to for this one... DON'T BUY THE GAME!! IT IS ABSOLUTE TRASH!! 7$ for what?? Running around and trying to fix an elevator while a humanoid figure chases you? There are FREE games out there that are a thousand times better than this. I've never written a bad review in my life but this is just a ripoff... save your money guys!
  • NaySaya

    Jul 20, 2016

    Absolute piece of shit. Did you expect something other than that? Scroll back on up and take a look at the "About" section xD Refund imminent. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY1Ywl-s27c
  • Hasta

    Jul 20, 2016

    what an awful game.. i have been playing this game for 1 and half hour.. and doing nothing.. stupid game..
  • VarChar

    Jul 20, 2016

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mv4-93-3w8&feature=youtu.be Another [b]worthless cashgrab[/b] posted on Steam: [h1] PROS [/h1] [list] [*] Prime cannon fodder for the indie horror Youtube community. [/list] [h1] CONS [/h1] [list] [*] No story. [*] No collectibles or meaningul interactions with the environment. [*] Nothing happens in the game, apart from having to outrun the monster. [*] Dumb, cheating(goes through doors), non-scary enemy. [*] Can't see 60% of the map, because the flashlight is useless. [*] Assorted technical glitches. [/list] There's no point in playing this "game" unless you're a masochist or would like to play it ironically on your Youtube channel.
  • BouncedBadger123

    Jul 22, 2016

    Wow, just wow. You know, I have played many horror games in my life and let me just tell you.... this has got to be the best one. Gameplay is smooth. Graphics are great. Very "interactive". The went-wrong experiment is so well made. Through out the entire game, I was scared for my "live". It was so cool to play as a janitor fixing an elevator. I have been studying to be a janitor since I was 5, and after this terrifying experience, I can honestly say I might have to reconsider my career choice. It has truly been an honor to play as Max Taylor. Although this game has gotten very negative reviews, I wish VOS Gaming a nice anyway! Greetings
  • Anything Gaming

    Jul 26, 2016

    worst game ever but i did record it https://youtu.be/03UkEsZRlaU
  • GalactiKat

    Aug 7, 2016

    This game could have some potential but its just too broken honestly. It does have a decent atmosphere but there's a constant groaning in the background that doesn't stop. The monster itself is pretty dumb, not just in appearance but in its behavior as it very very quickly gives up chase and walks into walls constantly. I honestly can't recommend this game unless you're like me and like checking out broken games. I made a gameplay video so check it out and save yourself some money. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0I6CnN8Wbw
  • JD

    Sep 26, 2016

    If being a Janitor is this amazing then I need to change career paths. Truly immersive and terrifying experience. Plenty of scares and chills, and a real sense of unknowing as you wander around these halls not quite knowing where you'll find your escape. Or even if the point is to escape Or if there even is a point https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1TG7O5_JlQ
  • Shrug Lord

    Nov 26, 2016

    Don't. Just.. don't.
  • MAriskaDeville

    Nov 29, 2016

    https://youtu.be/vyCFqcRS-b0 An absolute tedious grind is the only way I can sum up this very poor effort. So its your typical cheap unity 'horror' game. Run around looking for things to collect in a level that features ugly graphics,minimal lighting, poor animations and annoying audio. I say things to collect I found one thing and could not find any thing else in the entire map. This would at least be bearable if not for the fact that the enemy poo monster can easily kill you even if your in a locked room... This is just bad on every level. Then just to really get on your goat the game is riddled with bugs and crashes. Not even worth it on a sale unless you are a sucker for self inflicted tedium.
  • Deez nut

    Dec 11, 2016

    bad game idiot janitor i could beat him up in real life
  • Happiness

    Jan 8, 2017

    This game is absolutely magical, imagine a game where your objective is to repair a broken lift but it's literally impossible to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1000000000000/10 best game ever made
  • Skeleslay

    Feb 6, 2017

    Game doesn't explain the controls or what you have to do! No tutorials!! I walk around in a place and then I feel that someone is attacking me from behind. I turn around to see that it's some kind of person and then I die! Then I quit and delete the game forever from corrupting my computer anymore! WORST GAME EVER!!!!
  • Benjiboo

    Nov 23, 2017

    This game has action, horror, romance, comedy and most of all, a janitor. This is one of the most emotional games I've ever played. There was a part where I clipped through the stairs and flew out the map, there was also a part where the janitor got stuck on a table and I managed to collect everything while he was stuck there. The ending is what got me. The ending is one of the most tear-jerking things I've ever witnessed. Seeing the janitor reveal himself to the child made the game worth the whole 20 pence that I spent The best part is that I tried to refund the game 2 times and Steam simply refused to give me back my £0.20. Thanks. One complaint is that gameover screen says "Feeling safe isn't a feeling you can feel" whereas in the original Shakespear play it says "feeling safe is a feeling you can not feel feelings for that feeling" [SPOILERS TO THE JANITOR LORE BELOW] The janitor is actually Kanye West and at the end he starts singing "Stronger" I prefered the ending where he was actually just a janitor trying to give you back your lost backpack 10/10 Better than Battlefront 2
  • The Fuboo

    Mar 28, 2018

    As a horror enthusiast, this did nothing for me. The monster was not scary nor the sound he made, I kept glitching into a wall or the monster and I would glitch and get stuck, and there was no option to opt out in the middle of the game, so I literally had to turn off my computer to quit entirely. The graphics were okay for what it was, controls were a little touchy, but the worst was the monster and programing itself. The only good thing about this game was the few seconds of song that played and the man over the intercom at the beginning of the game play, raising curiosity of who it is and peeking into a back story. However all in all, poorly done game and not worth time or frustration. I would recommend the Developer to revisit and rebuild this game. It's concept is interesting and should have more work put into it, fix bugs, add more option in case both player and monster get stuck, control layout, REDESIGN THE MONSTER (It looks like a generic troll from a fantasy rpg of something), and better controls. If these are fixed, I will give this game another try. ~Sincerely, The Fuboo
  • ThEaVeNgEr8000

    Apr 8, 2018

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3hOS83rhwE I can't this has to be one of the worst indie horror games from steam I ever played... I couldn't even complete it because it wasn't very clear as to what you're supposed to even be doing there. I think the only entertaining thing about this game was that creature, because of how he'll walk through doors, and get stuck on walls. That's terrible AI right there. Also, I noticed the creature will sometimes glitch out and you'll get stuck when he's right in your face, and your only choice will be to restart the game. Not sure if anyone else ran into that but if you click on my video I did of the game you'll see it happen to me a few times. So, I strongly suggest avoiding this game at all costs.
  • Dahl

    Jan 31, 2020

    Recommend: Nope. Not even for .49 cents. I've played a lot of indie B flick horror games cause I enjoy the genre. I figured negative reviews or not this would still have something to enjoy. I was wrong. First I had to use third party software to lock the mouse to the game window to avoid my other 3 monitors but at least it did stretch to 2560x1080. Not that it helped visually. The game is dark and the flashlight doesn't seem to work as shown in screenshots. A few comparison snips for your own judgement. Definitely not the flashlight coverage shown in the store screenshots. In a room with some chairs and a small TV. The chairs in back light up from all angles, but the ones closest to me do not. Nor is there a ring of light as most dark games with flashlights. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1984497416 Doors stand out pretty nicely as does blood splatter :D: but you can't see much in the halls to know where you can or can't walk. So lot's of getting stuck in objects as its just blackness. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1984497389 Upstairs view next to a railing looking down at the bad guy. Makes finding his location nice, but you're still fighting the environment like Pitch Black or The Chronicles of Riddick :happypirate: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1984497363 So getting past the visual, we have our bad [strike]guy[/strike] creature that chases you. Wow is he sensitive! If i moved before he came down the stairs and walked off in the opposite direction he was coming at me. Granted he is slow so you have that to your advantage. At one point he was upstairs and I turned my flashlight on downstairs and he came after me as well. So it seems even if it doesn't do much for you, it certainly helps to conclude your game faster. Reset back to the menu to try again.
  • G-WORM

    Jun 12, 2020

    I wish I had never played this. Achievement hunting has gone to far...
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FAQ

Buy The Janitor For the Best Price

Gamedeal compares prices across all the major retailers on the internet to find the best game deals for you. We include occasional game discounts, seasons sale, and more to help you spend less and buy more. Check out all the best deals available for The Janitor on different platforms right now and find the one that suits you the best! 

Is The Janitor Available to Download Instantly After Purchase?

We include game deals from reputable and trustworthy game retailers from around the world to ensure smooth and instant purchasing. You will be able to download or activate the game right away depending on the store of choice. However, some stores have manual checks in place to avoid any kind of fraud, which could some time.

Can I Buy The Janitor for Free?

Game retailers come up with Steam deals that allow players to buy games at very cheap prices and sometimes even for free as giveaways. We keep an eye out on special giveaways like these to let you buy your favorite video games for completely free. Looking to buy The Janitor for free? Many stores including Steam Games offer giveaways like this all the time. 

Look for these offers, participate and you might just get luckily enough to win your favorite title for free. However, if you don’t, you can always grab it for the lowest price on Gamedeal!