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Mouse: P.I. For Hire

by Fumi Games·published by PlaySide

16 April 2026T22
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How long to beat

only 1 report

12h

Normally

story and some extras

27h

Completionist

everything in it

Where to get it

Trailer

Gallery

15

Screenshots

Key art

About

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.

  • Black and white, hand-drawn rubber hose animation, inspired by cartoons of the 1930s

  • Fast-paced FPS combat, where constant movement is key

  • A thrilling single-player campaign that unravels a complex web of crime and corruption

  • Over 20 noir-infused levels, teeming with mice, rats and shrews

  • Fully-loaded arsenal of over ten unique weapons and equipment - with a cartoon twist

  • Devastating consumable power-ups, capable of turning the tide of any battle

  • Unlockable movement abilities and Metroidvania-inspired level traversal

  • Original jazz soundtrack, featuring a big band orchestral ensemble

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

First person

Engine

Unity

DLC

Mouse: P.I. For Hire Story DLC

Languages

14 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
Chinese (Simplified)—
Chinese (Traditional)—
English
French—
German—
Italian—
Japanese—
Korean—
Polish—
Portuguese (Brazil)—
Russian—
Spanish (Spain)—
Turkish—
Ukrainian—

Also known as

Mouse — Working title

Mouse PI for Hire — Alternative spelling

Частный детектив МАУС — Russian title

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire — Stylized title

Приватний детектив МАУС — Alternative title

神探杰克鼠 — Chinese title - simplified

鼠探:私家偵探 — Chinese title - traditional

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Facts

Developer

Fumi Games

Publisher

PlaySide

Also worked on it

PlaySide

Released

16 April 2026

Platforms

PCWindowsPlayStationPS4NintendoSwitchPS5Xbox

Age ratings

ESRBTACBMPEGI16

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Tags

1st-personShooterCrimeDetective / mystery