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Verified MOUSE: P.I. For Hire release, platform, and Steam Deck information
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is now live, and the core shape of the game matches what the official material promised: hand-drawn rubber-hose animation, noir detective framing, and first-person shooting.
Official sources now cover the live platform lineup, Steam Deck wording, cast, soundtrack rollout, physical-edition timing, and current editions.
Reference page for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire with release details, story notes, official media, platform coverage, edition information, and FAQ answers.
- Digital release April 16, 2026
- Price $29.99 / $39.99
- Steam Deck Compatible (official FAQ)
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Checked April 16, 2026
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Watch the official trailer
Official 'P.I. For Hire' gameplay trailer.
Quick facts
Official sources current as of 2026-04-16.
| Title | MOUSE: P.I. For Hire |
|---|---|
| Genre | First-person shooter / Action / Indie |
| Style | Hand-drawn rubber hose animation, 1930s cartoon aesthetic |
| Developer | Fumi Games |
| Publisher | PlaySide |
| Digital release | April 16, 2026 |
| Physical release | July 10, 2026 |
| Platforms | PC (Steam, Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S (Xbox Play Anywhere) |
| Steam Deck | Compatible (official FAQ) |
| Game Pass | Not planned at this stage |
| Campaign length | 12 to 20 hours |
| PC storage | 11 GB (Windows 10 64-bit) |
| Price | $29.99 / $39.99 |
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- Guides Puzzle solutions, collectibles, side jobs, missables, upgrades, and Steam Deck settings
- Issues Crash, performance, controller, and Steam Deck troubleshooting as fixes are reproduced
- Steam Deck See the official compatibility claim, controller support, and the current 40 FPS handheld setup
- System Requirements See PC specs, Windows support, and the current Steam Deck wording
- Where to Play Pick the right version for Steam, Deck, PS5, Switch 2, or Xbox Play Anywhere
- Release Date Get the launch date, platforms, and physical-release timing in one page
- Price & Editions See what Deluxe actually adds before spending the extra $10
- FAQ Fast answers on release timing, specs, cast, multiplayer, and platform support
News
Steam page
Screenshots
Screenshots via theofficial Steam store page. © Fumi Games / PlaySide.
More official videos
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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - Gameplay Trailer
Gameplay showcase of first-person shooting in hand-drawn 1930s environments.
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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - Meet The Cast
Official cast feature introducing Jack Pepper, Wanda Fuller, Tammy Tumbler, John Brown, and Cornelius Stilton.
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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - Experimental Weapons
Experimental weapons gameplay showcase.