Ghastly Cleanup, an engaging mini-horror game, was submitted as an entry for the week-long Brackeys Game Jam 2022.2 on Itch.io. Garnering 57th place out of 1,072 submissions, the game was evaluated by peers across six categories: Game Design, Fun, Innovation, Theme, Graphics, and Audio. Players assume the role of Joe, the main character, who embarks on a mission to rid his school of ghosts.

Given the time constraints of the contest, the designs were streamlined to ensure a finished game by the deadline. The ghost icon and vacuum power bar boast minimalistic designs, while the gameplay focuses on intuitiveness, featuring a limited number of menus to facilitate quick and repetitive play.

To enhance the eerie atmosphere, the school's color palette features muted hues, while the ghost adversaries boast brighter colors, highlighting their supernatural nature. The Japanese-inspired art style was chosen for its recognizability and clarity, ensuring that characters and elements stand out against the predominantly dark background.