Mouse: P.I. For Hire Surpasses 730,000 Sales as Publisher Recoups All Costs

An Indie Hit

Mouse: P.I. For Hire, the first-person shooter styled like a vintage 1930s Disney cartoon, has become a genuine indie success story. The publisher confirmed the game has sold over 730,000 copies since its April release and that all invested marketing and publishing costs have been recouped.

What Is Mouse: P.I. For Hire?

The game casts players as a mouse detective in a black-and-white cartoon world, with Troy Baker lending his voice to the lead character. Its distinctive visual style, fast-paced FPS gameplay, and noir storytelling resonated strongly with players looking for something original.

Word-of-Mouth Success

Without a massive marketing budget, the game relied heavily on community enthusiasm and social media buzz to build its audience. The result is a compelling example of how creative vision and polish can carry an indie title in a crowded market.

The milestone puts Mouse: P.I. For Hire among the most successful indie launches of 2026 so far, signaling healthy interest in a potential sequel or follow-up content.