Action

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

3.7

Users · RAWG

2026

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateApril 16, 2026

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Publisher

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Genres

ActionIndieShooterAdventure

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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PCPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series S/XXbox Series X|SNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2

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About this game

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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Detailed rubber-hose animation creates a distinctive noir cartoon style.
Fast, polished shooting provides enjoyable first-person action.
Strong voice cast and jazz soundtrack build atmosphere.

Cons

Detective mechanics add little beyond the shooting.
Serious noir, constant jokes, and frenetic violence clash.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Action

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

3.7

Users · RAWG

2026

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateApril 16, 2026

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionIndieShooterAdventure

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 9 versions ▾

PCPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series S/XXbox Series X|SNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Detailed rubber-hose animation creates a distinctive noir cartoon style.
Fast, polished shooting provides enjoyable first-person action.
Strong voice cast and jazz soundtrack build atmosphere.

Cons

Detective mechanics add little beyond the shooting.
Serious noir, constant jokes, and frenetic violence clash.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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Worth exploring for: solving mysteries from clues

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