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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

Quality
89Popularity
33Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
Selaco

Selaco

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
75Popularity
30Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-68% $8.07
Buy Now

Winner

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
9 of 14 metrics
Selaco
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$8.07 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$6.35 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-68% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
37 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.6% positive Wins
93.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
11.8K Wins
4.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.1K Wins
4.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
637 -
301 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
763 Wins
19 -
Steam Recommendations
11.8K Wins
4.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
34 Wins
30 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2026 Wins
May 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMOUSE: P.I. For Hire

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeSelaco

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
Selaco

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
Selaco

Selaco

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -68% $8.07Buy Now
Steam
Steam +210% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (11,716 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
11,716 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-65% player drop
372 concurrent players — smaller but active
181 new reviews — still being discovered
11,716 total reviews — proven game with large community

Selaco

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

94% positive (4,669 reviews) — very positive reception
4,669 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$8.07 — very accessible price
68% off — solid discount
Historical low: $5.71 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +121%
31 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMOUSE: P.I. For HireSelaco
Release Date
April 16, 2026
May 31, 2024
Developers
Fumi Games
Altered Orbit Studios
Publishers
PlaySide
Altered Orbit Studios
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
34
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 9600 / Ryzen 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Arc B570 / Radeon RX 7600
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 11 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: VRAM: 8 GB

Selaco

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10/11 (64-Bit)
  • Processor: Intel i7-7700K / Ryzen 7 1700
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended. Requirements subject to change

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire or Selaco?

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire won the comparison against Selaco based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is MOUSE: P.I. For Hire worth buying over Selaco?

Based on the metrics, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Selaco currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC

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