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Apr 16, 2026·94% positive·
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Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930’s with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first person shooter.
Best games like MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
The best games like MOUSE: P.I. For Hire are Mullet Mad Jack, Kats Trigger, Project Warlock, Turbo Overkill, and HUNTDOWN. GAMESLIKE ranks these alternatives using shared gameplay metadata, Steam review sentiment, and similarity signals. Evidence includes 94% positive across 14k Steam reviews, Steam genre and tag overlap across Action, Indie, platform support for Windows, and $29.99 pricing signal.
- Mullet Mad Jack - Mullet Mad Jack is closely similar to MOUSE: P.I. For Hire because both are Action and Indie games, and share gameplay elements like FPS, Boomer Shooter, Action, Indie.
- Kats Trigger - Kats Trigger is closely similar to MOUSE: P.I. For Hire because both are Action and Indie games, and share gameplay elements like Action, Story Rich, Noir, Combat.
- Project Warlock - Project Warlock is loosely similar to MOUSE: P.I. For Hire because both are Action and Indie games, and share gameplay elements like Boomer Shooter, FPS, Retro, Action.
- Turbo Overkill - Turbo Overkill is loosely similar to MOUSE: P.I. For Hire because both are Action and Indie games, and share gameplay elements like FPS, Boomer Shooter, Action, Shooter.
- HUNTDOWN - HUNTDOWN is loosely similar to MOUSE: P.I. For Hire because both are Action and Indie games, and share gameplay elements like Shooter, Action, Retro, Violent.
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Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam CloudFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsRemote Play on TVDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportFamily SharingCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsStereo SoundSurround SoundPlayable without Timed InputAdjustable DifficultyTags
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Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam CloudFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsRemote Play on TVDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportFamily SharingCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsStereo SoundSurround SoundPlayable without Timed InputAdjustable Difficulty
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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is an action-packed first-person shooter that draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s. Its black and white rubber hose visuals are drawn by hand, frame by frame, delivering a striking vintage aesthetic. Unravel layers of corruption with a thrilling noir-fueled detective story, lively environments to explore, an original big band jazz soundtrack, and a fully-loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and devastating power-ups.
Meet Private Investigator Jack Pepper, a former war hero-turned-detective in a world where danger lurks even in the smallest mouse hole. Uncover the truth when a simple missing persons case quickly escalates into a complex web of intrigue, with corruption, kidnapping and murder all on the docket. Investigate the seedy underbelly of Mouseburg, battle heavily armed gangs and crooked cops, and discover clues to reveal the conspiracy buried underneath the surface.
From crackling machine guns to explosive firepower, each weapon in Pepper’s arsenal is designed to deploy non-stop cartoon chaos. Arm yourself with an array of classic, creatively twisted and experimental firearms, and consume powerful upgrades when you need that extra spinach-loaded punch! Lethal encounters and manic boss battles await in this boomer shooter-inspired, retro-vibed adventure - and the denizens of Mouseburg never go down without a fight.
Explore a diverse city playground, from dark streets to classic film studios, opulent opera buildings, poisonous swamps and underground sewers. With a myriad of cases to solve and collectibles to find, Mouseburg is truly a detective’s delight! Use every tool at your disposal to wall-run, grapple-hook and double-jump through this unrelenting cartoon world.
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Black and white, hand-drawn rubber hose animation, inspired by cartoons of the 1930s
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Fast-paced FPS combat, where constant movement is key
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A thrilling single-player campaign that unravels a complex web of crime and corruption
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Over 20 noir-infused levels, teeming with mice, rats and shrews
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Fully-loaded arsenal of over ten unique weapons and equipment - with a cartoon twist
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Devastating consumable power-ups, capable of turning the tide of any battle
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Unlockable movement abilities and Metroidvania-inspired level traversal
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Original jazz soundtrack, featuring a big band orchestral ensemble
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