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From Horror to RPGs: 10 Games Worth Playing This Month – Top Games April 2026
April 2026 offers a curated selection of games, balancing a few larger titles with smaller, momentum-building releases. This month's list includes diverse genres such as anime-styled action, narrative survival visual novels, hybrid RPGs, adventure horror, life simulations, sci-fi roguelites, cyberpunk platformers, retro shooters, and classic survival horror.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Loops in Caravan Palace for A Catchy New Track Ahead of April 16 Release
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is set to release on April 16th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, featuring a new track by Caravan Palace that complements its noir aesthetic. The game will retail for $29.99 and offers 12 to 20 hours of gameplay, with a story expansion planned post-launch.
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire Physical Pre-Orders Live; Digital Editions Detailed
Fumi Games and PlaySide Publishing have announced that physical pre-orders for MOUSE: P.I. for Hire are now live, with physical editions releasing on July 10 and digital editions on April 16. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features a monochrome, rubber-hose animation art style and a retro jazz soundtrack.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Physical and Digital Editions Revealed
Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios have revealed the physical and digital editions for their noir FPS MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, releasing July 10. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox Series X, with various editions offering different physical goodies.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Locks In Launch Plans, Editions And Xbox Play Anywhere Support
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will launch digitally on April 16th, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, featuring Xbox Play Anywhere support. Physical editions, including a deluxe "Mouseburg Edition" with extra collectibles, will follow on July 10th, 2026. The game is a stylish, cartoon-noir shooter starring private investigator Jack Pepper, voiced by Troy Baker.
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire physical and digital editions announced
PlaySide Publishing and developer Fumi Games have announced both physical and digital editions for their upcoming noir cartoon-inspired game, MOUSE: P.I. for Hire. Further details regarding the editions were provided.
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This article presents several official trailers and developer diaries. It includes a dev diary for Aether & Iron discussing its transition from Steampunk to Decopunk aesthetics for its 1930s noir setting, a devlog for a game focused on the apocalypse, and the official demo launch trailer for Into The Depths.
Seismic Squirrel Explores the Visual Identity of Aether & Iron in Dev Diary #5
Seismic Squirrel released a developer diary detailing the creation of Aether & Iron's decopunk noir visual identity, with Narrative Lead Tyler Whitney explaining the artistic evolution. The narrative-driven RPG, set in an alternate 1930s New York, will launch on Steam on March 31, 2026. The game features writing talent from Mass Effect and Far Cry, and a score by Grammy winners Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson.
The only thing missing from this Cuphead-meets-Doom boomer shooter is the heavy metal soundtrack
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a boomer shooter with a noir detective mouse protagonist, impressed during a hands-on preview at GDC 2026. Developer Fumi Games and publisher PlaySide have crafted a game that successfully blends fast-paced gunplay reminiscent of Doom with a unique 1930s animation style. The game is set to release on April 16, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Mouse PI For Hire release date, trailers, gameplay, and news
Mouse PI For Hire is a new game that combines the rubber-hose animation style of Cuphead with a noir private investigator protagonist. It is described as a boomer shooter.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in April 16th
The noir-style first-person shooter Mouse: P.I. For Hire will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 16th. A new trailer was released alongside the announcement, showcasing the game's unique art style and action.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in April
Mouse: P.I. for Hire, a noir-style first-person shooter, will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 16th. A new trailer was released alongside the announcement. The game was previously revealed during an Xbox Partner Direct presentation and is also slated for a 2025 release on Nintendo Switch systems.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire Is The Most Creative Hand-Drawn Noir FPS I've Ever Played I The Koalition
Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a unique hand-drawn noir first-person shooter that draws inspiration from classic rubberhose animation. The game's charm lies in its locations, characters, and music, making it a standout title in its genre.
Romeo Is A Dead Man review - Suda-Bred Charm | TechStomper
Romeo Is A Dead Man offers a unique sensory experience shaped by its formal delivery, including editing, visual style, and combat. While the game has a clear goal, the journey and overall presentation are more compelling than the ultimate destination.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Preview
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, developed by Fumi Games and PlaySide, combines 1930s cartoon aesthetics with gritty noir FPS action. Players control Jack Pepper, a mouse detective, in a gameplay style reminiscent of old-school DOOM, featuring intense gunplay, gruesome kill animations, and boss battles. The preview session highlighted exploration, lock-picking minigames, and city hub elements, with the full game set to release on April 16 for PC and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
It took me all of about five seconds to fall for Mouse PI For Hire
Mouse PI For Hire is a game where players control a world-weary mouse detective tasked with a job. The game features noir and detective themes, with the protagonist having a dark past involving death and cheese.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Preview – Cartoon Noir Chaos Meets Classic Boomer Shooter Gameplay
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a boomer shooter that blends classic gameplay with a noir Steamboat Willie-inspired art style. The preview highlights a variety of unique weapons, charming animations, and a blend of chaotic combat with detective work. The game is scheduled for release in 2025 on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story launches in April
Developer Liquid Swords has announced that their consequence-heavy noir action game, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, will launch on April 8th for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features grounded, physical combat and a city that reacts to the player's decisions, with debt and time being constant pressures.
