Games Like MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

The A.C.E.S. Once the watchful guardians of Switchblade City - are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.

Why similar: Noir 26.2%, FPS 14.2%, Gore 9.8%, Old School 8.5%, Violent 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the noir detective aesthetic and comic-book visual style while delivering intense, punchy first-person combat.

MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.2% ★, FPS 18.8%, Shooter 9.6%, Stylized 7.6%, Retro 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a high-energy, stylized visual identity and fast-paced arcade shooter gameplay that feels like a modern evolution of the genre.

Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31.7% ★, FPS 15.4%, Gore 10.2%, Violent 9.9%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the chaotic, fast-paced, and highly stylized nature of modern boomer-shooters with a distinct, cartoonish flair.

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39.2% ★, FPS 13.4%, Old School 10.6%, Shooter 7.5%, Gore 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a gritty, satisfying boomer-shooter experience that emphasizes tactical movement and environmental interaction.

Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.4% ★, FPS 15.6%, Shooter 7.6%, Gore 7.2%, Retro 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique hand-drawn, comic-book art style provides a visual experience very similar to the aesthetic charm found in MOUSE.

Selaco is a brand new original shooter inspired by classics, featuring thrilling action set pieces, destructibility, smart enemies and a fleshed out story taking place within an immersive game world.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.7% ★, FPS 14.2%, Old School 10.1%, Gore 9.4%, Shooter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game brings a tactical, high-fidelity approach to the boomer-shooter genre, focusing on smart enemy AI and satisfying gunplay.

Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40.7% ★, FPS 18%, Shooter 8.2%, Gore 7.4%, Violent 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers an incredibly fast, over-the-top shooter experience that matches the adrenaline-fueled combat of the seed game.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: FPS 38.2%, Retro 18.4%, Shooter 17.7%, First-Person 16.9%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into the noir detective atmosphere and immersive sim elements, providing a moody, stealth-action experience.

Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and unearthly abilities, and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.8% ★, FPS 15.5%, Shooter 7.6%, Violent 7.6%, Retro 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the stylized, comic-book visuals and fast-paced shooting mechanics of its predecessor, making it a strong thematic match.

Captain Wayne is an intense, fast-action Retro Shooter about a sailor with a SHOTGUN for an ARM!! With a cartoony, hand-drawn art style and gory gameplay, you'll have to mow down enemies through 8 action-packed locales to take back what's yours. ARE YOU READY TO RAISE ANCHOR?

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.7% ★, FPS 14.4%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Retro 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The hand-drawn, retro-inspired visuals directly align with the artistic direction of MOUSE.

A masked vigilante seeks revenge, unravels a conspiracy, and teeters on the edge of sanity in this retro-inspired boomer shooter.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.1% ★, FPS 15.4%, Shooter 8%, Cartoony 7.3%, Old School 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes a distinct comic-book art style and action-heavy gameplay that resonates with the noir-detective theme.

Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.9% ★, FPS 17.2%, Retro 10%, Gore 9.2%, Violent 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends classic retro-shooter sensibilities with modern rendering techniques, resulting in a visceral and polished combat experience.

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39.8% ★, FPS 15.5%, Old School 10.2%, Retro 9.6%, Gore 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: As a gold standard for the modern boomer-shooter, it provides the essential, tight gunplay that defines the genre.

POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a new, action-oriented take on the Running With Scissors’ cult game series with throwback graphics, and fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take a wild roller coaster ride through the twisted wonderland encased in the POSTAL DUDE’S messed-up mind.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.6% ★, FPS 11.2%, Gore 10%, Shooter 9.9%, Violent 9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a highly stylized, cartoonish aesthetic paired with frantic, arcade-style shooting mechanics.

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.4% ★, FPS 17.4%, Gore 16.2%, Retro 6.1%, Shooter 6%

Why You'll Like It: While more abstract, its hyper-kinetic movement and stylized, retro-modern visuals make it a top-tier recommendation for fans of fast FPS action.

Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 47.5% ★, FPS 14.6%, Old School 7.7%, Retro 7.2%, Shooter 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the raw, heavy-hitting feel of classic shooters with a distinct, retro-inspired aesthetic.

Adrenaline-pumping gore retro funhouse that’s full of guns, magic, demons, vertical arenas, 3D visuals, 2D sprites, and heavy metal music. Inspired by FPS classics like Quake and Doom 64, Project Warlock II is the explosive boomer shooter sequel you were too shy to ask for.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39.9% ★, Old School 11.9%, FPS 11.6%, Gore 9.4%, Shooter 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the classic retro-shooter formula with modern quality-of-life improvements and diverse, stylized environments.

Hunt the military-industrial complex across stylish comic book micro-sandboxes in this fast-paced covert revenge thriller FPS from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 30.3% ★, Gore 19%, FPS 13.5%, Violent 9%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on short, high-intensity bursts of action that emphasize speed and precision in a stylized setting.

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36% ★, FPS 14.9%, Old School 13.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Retro 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its highly stylized, fantasy-themed environments and fluid movement make it a standout in the modern retro-FPS space.

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.5% ★, FPS 14.7%, Retro 9%, Gore 8.5%, Violent 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, atmospheric, and challenging shooter experience that stays true to the roots of the genre.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: FPS 39.9%, Shooter 18.9%, First-Person 13%, Stylized 12.4%, Retro 11%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, intentionally jarring aesthetic and deep, unconventional mechanics offer a unique FPS experience for those who appreciate bold artistic choices.

Even at this moment, our fashionable city is under assault. Baggy pants, dull suits, sightings of socks with sandals. A message needs to be sent, and it needs to be sent in style... Time to serve some good ol' Fashion Justice!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.2% ★, Noir 18.6%, FPS 12.8%, Old School 8.7%, Shooter 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a highly unique, colorful art style and creative, non-traditional FPS mechanics that prioritize style and flair.

SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37% ★, FPS 16.7%, Old School 14.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Combat 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced, wall-running movement with a gritty, cyberpunk aesthetic that feels both modern and retro.

Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.6% ★, FPS 15.1%, Violent 9.6%, Old School 9.1%, Retro 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It adds looter-shooter and roguelite elements to the classic FPS formula, offering immense replayability and stylized visuals.

HROT is a single-player retro FPS set in a small socialist country neighboring Soviet Union (Czechoslovakia) after an unspecified disaster in 1986. Those times were dark and terrifying and so is the game.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.5% ★, FPS 17.7%, Retro 12.3%, Old School 8.9%, Gore 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its distinct, bleak, and historically-inspired aesthetic provides a unique atmosphere within the boomer-shooter landscape.

Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from. Enjoy a Fresh Look & Old Fun in this arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.6% ★, FPS 14.9%, Gore 9.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Retro 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a straightforward, arcade-style shooter experience that focuses on relentless action and classic gameplay loops.

3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famous for classic shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Fast-paced FPS combat across huge, secret-packed levels. Ion Fury is the real deal!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40.1% ★, FPS 15.4%, Old School 10.1%, Retro 8.8%, Violent 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the classic Build engine, it offers an authentic, high-octane retro shooter experience with a strong sense of place.

Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.9% ★, FPS 12.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Old School 8.8%, Cartoony 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a high-speed, gore-filled shooter that emphasizes aggressive playstyles and retro-inspired level design.

Suit for Hire is a challenging action shooter, tactically blend weapons and martial arts together to unleash beautifully crafted violence.

Why similar: Gore 38%, Violent 31.9%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."

Why similar: FPS 28.8%, Cartoony 18.5%, Shooter 17.1%, Stylized 13.4%, First-Person 13%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a fast-paced, cyberpunk-themed roguelite shooter experience with slick, modern combat mechanics.

MAXIMUM Action is a brutal and satisfying physics-based first person shooter influenced by Hong Kong cinema, heroic slow motion bloodshed, and old-school FPS ACTION.

Why similar: Gore 17.2%, FPS 17.1%, Violent 13.7%, Old School 12.5%, Retro 10%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on cinematic, physics-driven action that allows for creative and stylish combat sequences.

Bad Cheese is a psychological horror inspired by the eerie charm of 1920s animation. Step into the tiny paws of a mouse spending the weekend at home with a dysfunctional Dad while Mom's away. Be on your best behavior and KEEP DADDY HAPPY.

Why similar: Cartoony 24%, Gore 23.9%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, First-Person 14.3%, Story Rich 7.6%

Pragmata is a unique, sci-fi action-adventure game from Capcom. Follow Hugh, a member of an ill-fated investigation team, and Diana, a young android, as they navigate a lunar facility taken over by rogue AI in search of a way to Earth.

Why similar: Action 38.2%, Story Rich 29.6%, Adventure 19.6%, Singleplayer 12.6%

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

Why similar: FPS 24.2%, Boomer Shooter 22% ★, Gore 16.5%, Shooter 10.2%, First-Person 8.1%

Eliminate hordes of monsters in a thrilling first person shooter - ILLWILL.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.9% ★, Noir 17%, FPS 13.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Old School 7.1%

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™.

Why similar: First-Person 38.5%, Story Rich 30.6%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 10.7%, Singleplayer 8.8%

Immerse yourself in a dreadful hand-drawn horror world and push Death’s armies back to the underworld!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31.5% ★, Noir 18.5%, FPS 11.6%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Gore 5.7%

The spy who shot me™ is a comedy retro FPS inspired by classic shooters of the 90s.

Why similar: FPS 41.7%, Retro 15.8%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 11.2%, First-Person 8.1%

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

Why similar: Cartoon 32.3%, Hand-drawn 24.5%, Cartoony 18%, Retro 13.9%, Action 4.6%

Follow R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body, on a cinematic adventure through an alternate 1980s America. Explore an atmospheric cyberpunk world full of high-stakes action wrapped in a unique 2.5D pixel art style.

Why similar: Combat 34.2%, Story Rich 33.1%, Adventure 11.7%, Indie 11.2%, Singleplayer 9.8%

A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.

Why similar: Retro 32.2%, Detective 30.9%, Violent 11.1%, Indie 9.3%, Adventure 7.8%

Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighborhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents.

Why similar: Shooter 43.4%, Cartoony 38.8%, Action 17.8%

Rise as the Dark Knight and experience the essential Batman story in a bold, action-packed adventure with hard-hitting combat, an open-world Gotham City, and the signature LEGO charm that fans know and love.

Why similar: Story Rich 29.6%, Combat 25.9%, Action 24.5%, Adventure 13%, Singleplayer 7%

When a parasite reawakens detective Clive from death, he is recruited into a secret taskforce to stop those that killed him from weaponizing this newfound immortality.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.9% ★, Noir 24.6%, FPS 11.3%, Violent 10.5%, Shooter 7.9%

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Noir 63%, Detective 25.4%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 4.4%

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Noir 47.4%, Detective 29.2%, Retro 9%, Story Rich 7.3%, Adventure 2.5%

Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. Manage a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes and strategize who to send to emergencies around the city, all while balancing office politics, personal relationships, and your own quest to become a hero. All episodes out now!

Why similar: Story Rich 62.2%, Singleplayer 13%, Action 12.5%, Indie 6.4%, Adventure 5.9%

Quintus and the Absent Truth is a Horror-Adventure game featuring a Man and his Mouse. A story-rich game with a unique art style, fun puzzles and an adorable little companion, your new best friend, Quintus.

Why similar: Cartoony 33.9%, First-Person 25.4%, Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 6%

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.

Why similar: FPS 25.7%, Gore 17.3%, Violent 13.4%, Shooter 12.9%, First-Person 11.2%

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Noir 34.5%, Detective 26.1%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Cartoon 7.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

Join Dangeresque, (Strong Bad from Homestar Runner) the world's greatest private eye/crooked cop, as he puzzles his way through 3 bite-sized roomisodes in this classic-style point n' click adventure.

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Noir 25.2%, Cartoon 23.2%, Old School 14%, Adventure 7.5%

Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37% ★, FPS 16.1%, Shooter 8.6%, First-Person 6.9%, Retro 6%

Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.4% ★, FPS 17.5%, Old School 14.8%, Shooter 10.2%, First-Person 7.7%

Classic First Person Shooter style game. Like the good old days. An action game focused on speed, gore, guns, and metal music. Inspired by the 90s’ classics with modern visuals and audio!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 24.2% ★, FPS 13.2%, Gore 12.5%, Violent 11.5%, Old School 9.2%

Limitless Hunger is a high-adrenaline retro FPS single-player experience.

Why similar: FPS 28.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Gore 10%, Old School 10%, Violent 9.2%

Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.

Why similar: Detective 72.4%, Adventure 27.6%

The creators of Little Nightmares™ I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.

Why similar: Stylized 46.5%, Adventure 46%, Singleplayer 7.6%

A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.

Why similar: Gore 38.7%, Combat 25.7%, Story Rich 19.1%, Action 11%, Singleplayer 5.6%

The very first PUNCH & CLICK! Brok is an innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?

Why similar: Detective 54%, Cartoon 17%, Story Rich 14.3%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 4.3%

Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.

Why similar: Gore 25.7%, Story Rich 22.4%, Violent 19.8%, Action 11.5%, Combat 11.1%