The first Steam discount for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has arrived, and the window is unusually short. The cartoon-style shooter is now 20% off, bringing its price to around $24 for only two days.
That limited promotion may matter to players who have followed the game since before launch. The title was one of the most wishlisted games on Steam ahead of its April 2026 release, and interest has remained steady since then.
A brief sale before Summer Sale
Publisher PlaySide has timed the discount ahead of the Summer Sale, making this the first time the game has been offered at a lower price on Steam. The deal ends on 25 June at 7 p.m. CEST or 10 a.m. PDT, leaving little time for anyone waiting for a cheaper entry point.
SteamDB data also suggests that the game continues to draw attention after launch. It has been pulling in more than 500 concurrent players regularly, which shows that demand has not faded quickly.
Strong ratings and steady player interest
The game has collected about 13,000 user reviews on Steam, and 94% of them are positive. That reception helps explain why the current discount is likely to attract attention from players who have been watching it closely.
It also carries a Verified rating on Steam Deck, which may add to its appeal among handheld players. For those users, the combination of a new discount and portable support makes the current sale especially notable.
Why the game stands out
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire blends fast shooter action with a cartoon presentation that recalls classic Disney-style animation. The game also leans into a noir tone, placing players in the role of private detective Jack Pepper.
The story centers on an investigation into a missing-person case in Mouseberg, a city filled with suspicious gangs and corrupt mouse police. Its movement system is built for speed, with wall running and double jumping helping the action stay brisk.
The combat is designed around a boomer shooter approach, which gives the game a more aggressive pace. That style has been one of its main distinguishing points since launch.
What reviews highlighted
In a review from German gaming magazine PC Games, the gunplay was described as fast and impactful. The outlet also praised the variety of weapons, the range of enemies, and the creativity of the levels.
The same review was less convinced by the detective elements, which were seen as shallow and mostly secondary. It noted that the available choices rarely changed the outcome, as alternative paths usually led to the same conclusion.
PC Games also considered the game relatively easy and said its in-game money system was not especially useful. Even so, it still judged the package to offer good value for the price and gave it a score of 8.5.
With the first discount now live and the sale ending quickly, the current offer is the lowest entry point Steam players have seen since release. For anyone interested in the game’s style, the next two days are the clearest chance to buy it at a reduced price.