Underplayed Gems

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire (2026)

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire cover
Developer
Fumi Games
Publisher
PlaySide
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 14,217 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, stylized noir action game where you blast and dodge through a chaotic cartoon city as a hard-boiled mouse detective.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn noir visuals and jazz soundtrack, but many say the campaign drags on too long with repetitive enemy variety and unbalanced weapons. The game draws clear inspiration from Doom, Duke Nukem, and Bioshock. Reviews are mixed: some find the combat smooth and nostalgic, others call it a poor shooter with clunky controls.

Trailer

Screenshots

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