MOUSE: P.I. For Hire vs Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE is $17.98 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | MOUSE: P.I. For Hire | Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 61 |
| Quality | 89 | 69 |
| Value | 68 | 82 |
| Popularity | 34 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.09 | $2.11 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.9% positive | 86% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 209 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | MOUSE: P.I. For Hire | Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 16, 2026 | November 9, 2017 |
| Developers | Fumi Games | Croteam VR |
| Publishers | PlaySide | Devolver Digital, Croteam Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 9600 / Ryzen 3600 | Intel Core i7-6800 equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Arc B570 / Radeon RX 7600 | AMD Fury or NVIDIA GTX 1070 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 11 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire or Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE?
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire won the comparison against Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE 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 Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE?
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. Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:19 PM UTC