Choose MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
Choose MOUSE: P.I. For Hire if you want an Indie game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 5,827 reviews.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire vs DEAD TRASH
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire and DEAD TRASH both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. DEAD TRASH (2025) is 1 year older than MOUSE: P.I. For Hire (2026). MOUSE: P.I. For Hire scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than DEAD TRASH (87.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose DEAD TRASH
Choose DEAD TRASH if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. DEAD TRASH launched in 2025.
Both MOUSE: P.I. For Hire and DEAD TRASH sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire |  DEAD TRASH | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (5,827 reviews) | 87.6% positive (217 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fumi Games | Crowhill Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- DEAD TRASH (2025) is 1 year older than MOUSE: P.I. For Hire (2026).
- MOUSE: P.I. For Hire scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than DEAD TRASH (87.6% positive).
- DEAD TRASH is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than MOUSE: P.I. For Hire (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DEAD TRASH has no Deck rating yet.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire vs DEAD TRASH — FAQ
- Which is better, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire or DEAD TRASH?
- On Steam reviews MOUSE: P.I. For Hire scores higher (95% positive) than DEAD TRASH (87.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play MOUSE: P.I. For Hire or DEAD TRASH first?
- If you want chronology, DEAD TRASH (2025) came out before MOUSE: P.I. For Hire (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are MOUSE: P.I. For Hire and DEAD TRASH similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does MOUSE: P.I. For Hire run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DEAD TRASH doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.