Best Mouse only Games on Steam
Steam currently has 677 Mouse only games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Mouse only game rankings were last updated on 1/9/2025.
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1. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire holds the #1 spot for "best Mouse only game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 172,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169,150 positive reviews and 3,752 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
2. One Finger Death Punch
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
One Finger Death Punch has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,257 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,922 positive reviews and 335 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/3/2014 |
| Developer | Silver Dollar Games |
| Publisher | Silver Dollar Games |
| Steam App Id | 264200 |
3. An Arcade Full of Cats
Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.
An Arcade Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,606 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,512 positive reviews and 94 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play An Arcade Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Peggle Deluxe
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,496 positive reviews and 257 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Peggle Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2007 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
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| Steam App Id | 3480 |
5. Hook
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.
Hook has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,590 positive reviews and 268 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2015 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 367580 |
6. Zup! F
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! F has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,996 positive reviews and 252 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2019 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 601220 |
7. Mini Metro
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,751 positive reviews and 586 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/6/2015 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 287980 |
8. Hexcells
Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Hexcells has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,443 positive reviews and 175 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hexcells on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2014 |
| Developer | Matthew Brown |
| Publisher | Matthew Brown |
| Steam App Id | 265890 |
9. Zup! Z
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! Z has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,049 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 12/21/2020 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 1218900 |
10. Hexcells Infinite
Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.
Hexcells Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,210 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hexcells Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2014 |
| Developer | Matthew Brown |
| Publisher | Matthew Brown |
| Steam App Id | 304410 |
More Mouse only Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Mouse only games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 12,473 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 237 | 3/6/2007 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/6/2015 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/11/2019 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 148 | 11/6/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 2/19/2014 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/21/2020 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 242 | 9/1/2014 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 3/14/2022 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/13/2016 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/21/2022 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 4/15/2019 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 3/17/2014 | 93 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/18/2022 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 10/15/2008 | 92 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 5/20/2019 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 234 | 8/19/2014 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). One Finger Death Punch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 16). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Zup! F on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Hexcells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Zup! Z on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Hexcells Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.