Best Mouse only Games on Steam

Steam currently has 721 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 5/14/2025.

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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!

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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 181,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 177,413 positive reviews and 3,985 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
Developers
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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.

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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 16,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,952 positive reviews and 337 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.

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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 7,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,896 positive reviews and 112 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).

Release Date 11/16/2023
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 2368470

4. Nubby's Number Factory

A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.

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Nubby's Number Factory has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,574 positive reviews and 190 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 3/7/2025
Developer MogDogBlog Productions
Publisher MogDogBlog Productions
Steam App Id 3191030

5. 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.

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Peggle Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,499 positive reviews and 278 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

6. Hook

HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

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Hook 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 8,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,612 positive reviews and 270 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

7. Zup! F

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions

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Zup! F 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 8,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,012 positive reviews and 262 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

8. 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?

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Mini Metro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mouse only games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,033 positive reviews and 606 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

9. Hexcells

Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

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Hexcells 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 5,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,532 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

10. Sudocats

Sudoku for cat people. Cats are wonderful creatures but you better not put them together without proper introduction. So, plan ahead to display them in the right order so they get along!

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Sudocats 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 1,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,459 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 3/14/2022
Franchise Devcats
Developer Devcats
Publisher Devcats
Steam App Id 1725640

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). One Finger Death Punch on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). An Arcade Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Nubby's Number Factory on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Zup! F on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Hexcells on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Sudocats on Steam. Steam Store.

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