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 26.3%, FPS 14.3%, Gore 9.7%, Old School 8.4%, Violent 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the noir, comic-book aesthetic and gritty, first-person action found in MOUSE.

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 38.9% ★, FPS 13.5%, Old School 10.5%, Shooter 7.5%, Gore 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality boomer shooter that excels at creating a dark, atmospheric, and punchy combat experience.

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 42.9% ★, FPS 19.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Stylized 7.5%, Retro 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly fast-paced, highly stylized, and arcade-like FPS experience that feels fresh and energetic.

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 31.6% ★, FPS 15.6%, Gore 10.1%, Violent 9.8%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, fast-paced first-person action with a distinct, cartoonish visual style.

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 34.2% ★, FPS 15.8%, Shooter 7.6%, Gore 7.1%, Retro 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a striking comic-book art style that complements its retro-inspired, fast-paced shooter gameplay.

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 40.2% ★, FPS 18.4%, Shooter 8.3%, Gore 7.4%, Violent 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential modern boomer shooter that emphasizes speed, movement, and explosive, over-the-top combat.

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 28.6% ★, FPS 14.5%, Old School 10.1%, Gore 9.3%, Shooter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical, high-quality shooter mechanics with a strong sense of atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

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% ★, FPS 14.8%, Old School 7.8%, Retro 7.3%, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, satisfying boomer shooter that captures the weight and intensity of classic FPS combat.

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 43.4% ★, FPS 17.6%, Retro 10.1%, Gore 9.2%, Violent 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends modern rendering techniques with the classic, visceral gameplay loop of old-school shooters.

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 39.5% ★, FPS 15.7%, Old School 10.2%, Retro 9.7%, Gore 9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern retro shooters, capturing the raw, responsive feel of 90s classics.

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 35.5% ★, FPS 11.4%, Gore 10%, Shooter 9.9%, Violent 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a chaotic, fast-paced, and highly stylized shooter experience that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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 36.6% ★, FPS 14.6%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Retro 9.3%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a hand-drawn, retro aesthetic that aligns closely with the visual charm of MOUSE.

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 31.9% ★, Noir 18.6%, FPS 12.9%, Old School 8.7%, Shooter 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized and humorous FPS that prioritizes unique mechanics and a distinct visual identity.

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 32.1%, Hand-drawn 24.2%, Cartoony 18.4%, Retro 14%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: While a platformer, it is the definitive example of 1930s rubber-hose animation in gaming.

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 39.6% ★, Old School 11.9%, FPS 11.7%, Gore 9.4%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-inspired shooter that builds upon the classic formula with modern quality-of-life improvements.

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

Why similar: FPS 40.2%, Shooter 19%, First-Person 12.9%, Stylized 12%, Retro 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: While visually jarring, it shares the experimental, stylized, and uncompromising nature of unique indie shooters.

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 35.8% ★, FPS 15.1%, Old School 13.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Retro 8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired shooter that focuses on creative weaponry and fast-paced, arena-style combat.

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 42.4% ★, FPS 15.3%, Violent 9.5%, Old School 9.1%, Retro 9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends retro FPS gameplay with looter-shooter elements and a distinct, stylized presentation.

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31.4% ★, Noir 18.6%, FPS 11.8%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Gore 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique, hand-drawn, monochromatic art style that creates a distinct and memorable FPS atmosphere.

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 24.4%, Boomer Shooter 21.8% ★, Gore 16.3%, Shooter 10.2%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the definitive high-octane, single-player FPS experience that defines the genre.

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 28.4% ★, FPS 17.9%, Retro 12.4%, Old School 8.9%, Gore 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a gritty, retro-Eastern European aesthetic combined with solid, old-school shooter mechanics.

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 39.9% ★, FPS 15.6%, Old School 10.1%, Retro 8.9%, Violent 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in classic build-engine design, offering tight, challenging, and retro-authentic gameplay.

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 40.9% ★, FPS 17.7%, Gore 16.1%, Retro 6.2%, Shooter 6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on extreme speed and high-octane movement, perfect for players who enjoy the adrenaline of MOUSE.

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 47.1%, Detective 29.4%, Retro 9.1%, Story Rich 7.3%, Adventure 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the noir, detective, and animal-protagonist themes found in the detective side of MOUSE.

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

Why similar: Gore 37.8%, Violent 31.8%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

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 41.4% ★, FPS 15.1%, Gore 9.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Retro 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, difficult, and action-packed boomer shooter that focuses on pure combat satisfaction.

Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.

Why similar: Shooter 28%, Combat 22.2%, Story Rich 20.7%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 8.9%

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%, Story Rich 29.7%, Adventure 19.6%, Singleplayer 12.8%

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 62.7%, Detective 25.7%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective adventure that captures the gritty, moody atmosphere of a noir investigation.

Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 30% ★, FPS 15.1%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Old School 10.2%, Retro 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, retro-inspired shooter that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat encounters.

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 72.5%, Adventure 27.5%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that leans heavily into the noir, detective, and cartoon-style aesthetic.

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 32.1%, Detective 31.3%, Violent 10.8%, Indie 9.2%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled game that captures the gritty, crime-ridden atmosphere of a classic noir detective story.

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.8% ★, Noir 16.9%, FPS 13.8%, Shooter 8.2%, Old School 7.1%

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 28.9%, Combat 26%, Action 24.6%, Adventure 12.7%, Singleplayer 7.8%

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 35.8% ★, FPS 15.5%, Shooter 8%, Cartoony 7.5%, Old School 6.9%

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 38.1%, Story Rich 30.7%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Singleplayer 8.9%

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 24.6%, Gore 23.6%, Hand-drawn 17.8%, First-Person 14.1%, Story Rich 7.6%

Noir Syndrome is a procedurally generated Detective Murder-Mystery with a new story every time! Featuring slick pixel art animations and a jazzy soundtrack, the player is thrown right in to a highly stylized vision of film noir.

Why similar: Noir 56%, Detective 29.8%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie detective game that focuses on the procedural, noir-inspired investigation elements.

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 13.2%, Action 12.4%, Indie 6.3%, Adventure 6%

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

Why similar: FPS 41.9%, Retro 15.8%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 11.2%, First-Person 8%

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

Why similar: Shooter 32.5%, Story Rich 27.5%, Combat 16.5%, Action 13.5%, Singleplayer 5.3%

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 28.7% ★, Noir 24.6%, FPS 11.5%, Violent 10.4%, Shooter 8%

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 25.8%, Noir 25%, Cartoon 23.2%, Old School 13.9%, Adventure 7.5%

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 34.3%, Detective 26.4%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Cartoon 7.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

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 42.9%, Cartoony 39.4%, Action 17.8%

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 34.5%, First-Person 24.9%, Story Rich 15.2%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 6%

Play as an angel known as Abby in this retro shooter based on flash cartoons and sprite comics of days gone by focused on interactivity, verticality and cool weapons.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.2% ★, FPS 13.9%, Cartoony 9.5%, Cartoon 8.6%, Retro 8.4%

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 33.5%, Story Rich 33.4%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 11.4%, Singleplayer 9.8%

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: Adventure 46.8%, Stylized 45.4%, Singleplayer 7.7%

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 30.2% ★, Gore 18.9%, FPS 13.7%, Violent 9%, Shooter 6.9%

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 38.2% ★, FPS 15%, Retro 9.1%, Gore 8.4%, Violent 8.1%

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 35.7% ★, FPS 15.7%, Shooter 7.7%, Violent 7.5%, Retro 7%

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 54.2%, Cartoon 16.9%, Story Rich 14.2%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 4.3%

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

Why similar: FPS 26.3%, Gore 17%, Violent 13.1%, Shooter 12.9%, First-Person 11%

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 36.9% ★, FPS 16.5%, Shooter 8.6%, First-Person 6.8%, Retro 6.2%

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

Why similar: FPS 28.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Old School 9.9%, Gore 9.9%, Violent 9.1%

Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.2% ★, FPS 18.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Old School 9.9%, First-Person 6.6%

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 38.6%, Combat 25.3%, Story Rich 19.2%, Action 11.2%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Renoir is a story-driven puzzle platformer that draws inspiration from classic 1940s film noir. Detective James Renoir has but a single shot to crack one hell of a case: his own murder!

Why similar: Noir 67.8%, Adventure 17.2%, Indie 15%

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 41.2% ★, FPS 17.7%, Old School 14.8%, Shooter 10.2%, First-Person 7.7%