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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i3 8300 / Ryzen 3 2200 Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 960 / Intel Xe 2 Graphics / Radeon RX 580 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 11 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : VRAM: 6 GB

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5 9600 / Ryzen 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Arc B570 / Radeon RX 7600 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 11 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : VRAM: 8 GB

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

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Released April 16, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (164 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 14,040 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 81/100 (63 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+11)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 92% positive vs 94% overall (1,141 recent reviews)
29,99€ 23,99€ -20%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire keeps players on the move, with 59 reviewers clocking over 25 hours and nearly all of them praising the gameplay. The community’s overall view is very positive, placing the title in the top tier of indie shooters. Critics applaud its lively audio and striking graphics while noting a few technical hiccups.

What it's about: Aux côtés du détective Jack Pepper, vivez une aventure rythmée par les armes à feu et le jazz dans MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, un jeu qui combine le charme d'une animation rétro dessinée à la main inspirée des cartoons des années 1930 avec l'adrénaline et l'action d'un jeu de tir à la première personne.

In-game

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« I love this game. It's like being in an old cartoon and it's just fun. The early Popeye cartoons would be good with this treatment. I'm 71 years old. »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played334574723
« This game has one of the most useless features, the "skip cutscene" button. You can not bring yourself to skipping a cutscene, because they are that good. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played501553
« I have not beaten the game yet but im 7.5 hours in and I'm loving it. So, I'm really just leaving a positive review because F IGN. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played69301814
« If the IGN review is bad then that usually means the game is peak, and what do you know! This game is infact PEAK »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played271195
« IGN has poor taste in cheeses. Fantastic game. Any future DLC is a Day 1 buy from me. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played19554
« Despite what the minimum specs on the page says, you don't need 6gigs of V-ram to run this, the fact it can run on a steam deck means it can run on much less just fine. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played14221
« 3ème softlock qui force a refaire un niveau en entier avec un gameplay soporifique, j'abandonne mdr. Testez vos jeux avant de les sortir. »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Boring, don't buy, don't recommend. They based all of it on the artstyle and not the gameplay, it gets super repetitive plus all the dialogue is gets super boring. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Its kinda boring outside of its artstyle tbh »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This is the most glass empty game I played »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« This is almost a perfect 10/10 for me but going for 100% is a pain in the side, please add the ability to replay levels for completion clean up. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played14753

In players' words

« I love this game. It's like being in an old cartoon and it's just fun. The early Popeye cartoons would be good with this treatment. I'm 71 years old. »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played334574723
« 3ème softlock qui force a refaire un niveau en entier avec un gameplay soporifique, j'abandonne mdr. Testez vos jeux avant de les sortir. »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« This game has one of the most useless features, the "skip cutscene" button. You can not bring yourself to skipping a cutscene, because they are that good. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played501553
« Boring, don't buy, don't recommend. They based all of it on the artstyle and not the gameplay, it gets super repetitive plus all the dialogue is gets super boring. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I have not beaten the game yet but im 7.5 hours in and I'm loving it. So, I'm really just leaving a positive review because F IGN. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played69301814
« Its kinda boring outside of its artstyle tbh »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« If the IGN review is bad then that usually means the game is peak, and what do you know! This game is infact PEAK »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played271195
« This is the most glass empty game I played »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« IGN has poor taste in cheeses. Fantastic game. Any future DLC is a Day 1 buy from me. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played19554
« This is almost a perfect 10/10 for me but going for 100% is a pain in the side, please add the ability to replay levels for completion clean up. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played14753
« Despite what the minimum specs on the page says, you don't need 6gigs of V-ram to run this, the fact it can run on a steam deck means it can run on much less just fine. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played14221

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
81 % pos · n=126
Graphics / art
91 % pos · n=68
Story / writing
83 % pos · n=48
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=31
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=30
Stability / bugs
22 % pos · n=9
Performance
50 % pos · n=4
Value for money
75 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay126102816
Graphics / art686224
Story / writing484017
Audio / music313100
Content / longevity301587
Stability / bugs9207
Performance4202
Value for money4301
Interface / UX4202

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 17 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.1 h.

<2h
45 % (n=22)
2-10h
90 % (n=96)
10-25h
96 % (n=223)
>25h
97 % (n=59)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2026 : 98% positive98AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 85% positive85JunJul 2026 : 92% positive92Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€22.50€24.74€26.99€29.23€31.48€23.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 24, 2026 · All-time low: €23.99 (Jun 23, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,7 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 34 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 20,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE Kei_Nyne 18 viewers · EN — [18+] ִֶָ☾ Resolving Crime in Gouda Gotham?! |Mouse PI Later|!Discord !Jinxed !Donate !ThroneLIVE StacySays 16 viewers · EN — Mouse Pi for Hire - Supersleuth Mode. All Achievements. All Collectibles!LIVE Timfigueroa 12 viewers · ES — A | Si lees esto, comenta "Blinx" | ESP/ENGLIVE Gaming_Mook 12 viewers · EN — Game Time!!

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 05h34

Popular clips

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 102 positive mentions out of 126
  • Audio: 31 positive mentions out of 31
  • Graphics: 62 positive mentions out of 68
  • Playtime retention: 59 reviews over 25 hours all rated highly

Weaknesses

  • Bugs: 7 negative mentions out of 9
  • Content: 7 negative mentions out of 30
  • Performance: 2 negative mentions out of 4
  • UI: 2 negative mentions out of 4

Who is it for?

If you enjoy high‑energy shooting with a dash of noir humor and colorful visuals, this title will resonate with you. The lighthearted tone and tight controls make it a pleasant pick for players seeking a quick, polished experience.

Is MOUSE: P.I. For Hire worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 14,040 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 23,99€ (20% off).

Verdict

Overall, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire delivers a satisfying action package, buoyed by near‑universal praise for its sound, visuals, and engaging gameplay. Minor technical issues slightly dampen the experience but remain isolated. For fans of spirited shooters who value style and pacing, the game is a solid choice.

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