Best Mouse only games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated mouse only games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free mouse only games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Hidden Paws

It's winter and cats are still outside. Cold and alone. Find them and bring them home. Now includes free Christmas Isles. Enjoy!

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 22 Mar 2018

Octogeddon

You ARE Octogeddon, a massive mutant octopus with one mission: DESTROY the world! Grow more tentacles and evolve each of them into deadlier and deadlier weapons until you become the ultimate eight-legged killing machine!

Price 6.88€
Rating 8.7
Release 08 Feb 2018

A Case of Distrust

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Price -88% 1.86€
Rating 7.7
Release 08 Feb 2018

Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest: Episode 1

What do you do if you are the only one left aboard a spaceship? Your team has embarked on a mysterious expedition a few years ago, the ship’s machinery has started acting up and it seems there are ghosts wandering about. Luckily, the black hole above you doesn’t pose any problems…yet.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.4
Release 12 Jan 2018

Faerie Solitaire Remastered

Have magical fun in the addicting Card game, Faerie Solitaire! Find and raise a Faerie pet and repopulate the magical land of Avalon using the resources found by clearing each level.

Price -90% 1.24€
Rating 8.2
Release 22 Dec 2017

Oik 3

Casual physics puzzle.

Price -25% 0.74€
Rating 8.2
Release 09 Nov 2017

The Little Acre

While searching for his father, Aidan travels to a strange new world. Lily - his heroic daughter - sets off after him. Fully voiced and with hand-drawn animations, The Little Acre is a lovingly crafted adventure developed by Pewter Games with Executive Producer Charles Cecil.

Price -85% 1.97€
Rating 8.3
Release 13 Dec 2016

Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 27 Oct 2016

Along the Edge

Along the Edge is a visual novel set in the European countryside, where your choices impact the main character's personality and appearance.

Price -58% 5.88€
Rating 8.4
Release 12 Oct 2016

Curious Expedition

Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures.

Price -90% 1.49€
Rating 8.8
Release 02 Sep 2016

klocki

Minimal puzzle game.

Price 1.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 13 Jul 2016

12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition)

With your help, Hercules must return the kids home, blow up the factory that produces the evil toys, and lead a strategic operation to destroy Ares' command transmitter in 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas!

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 17 Jun 2016

Home Behind

In Home Behind, you take on the role of a refugee cast out from your homeland by a band of rebels. Your home and the peace you enjoyed has been destroyed, and your family has disappeared. Can you survive the struggle, famine, and sickness to make it to the safety of Europe?

Price 5.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 02 Jun 2016

KNIGHTS

KNIGHTS is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 30 May 2016

Christmas Adventure: Candy Storm

Chtistmas Adventure: Candy Storm – is a funny Christmas Hidden Object game with puzzles and mini-games of varying difficulty.

Price 1.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 01 Apr 2016

12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature (Platinum Edition)

The legendary hero Hercules and his wife Megara are back, ready to embark on their next adventure! The Gods are outraged at their defeat and have summoned a fearsome beast who can match Hercules's god-like strength.

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 25 Dec 2015

Dance of Death

A mysterious and fascinating quest in Hidden Object genre.

Price 3.99€
Rating 6.1
Release 21 Dec 2015

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?

Price 8.19€
Rating 9.4
Release 06 Nov 2015

ePic Character Generator

Create realistic or hand-drawn character images you can use as assets for your games, illustrations for your stories, or avatars for your role-playing sessions. Export your images as PNG files with or without a background, or as a layered PSD image for further customization.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 05 Nov 2015

Dracula's Legacy

Haunted by frightening dreams about her forgotten past, Isabella, along with her fiancé, were able to decipher one clue from the depths of her memory that leads them to an old ghost town.

Price 2.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 22 Oct 2015

Train Valley

Build railways, manage traffic and stay accident-free. Play in Europe, America, Japan and USSR in 1830-2020. Complete the story mode from the Gold Rush of 1849 to the first manned spaceflight, and then explore the random mode. Management. Construction. Trains. Welcome to Train Valley!

Price -90% 1.00€
Rating 8.6
Release 16 Sep 2015

12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power

Help Megara free the hero and then accompany him in all of his adventures, including the forest of the Amazons and Mount Olympus in 12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power!

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 07 Aug 2015

Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition

Now fully rebuilt and remastered, Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition is a turn-based dungeon crawler with a twist: instead of controlling the hero you build the dungeon around them.

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 14 Jul 2015

Hook

HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.

Price 1.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 06 Jul 2015

Most played mouse only games on Steam

Take a look at the top mouse only games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.

1. Fine Sweeper

Fine Sweeper is a Minesweeper variant with additional features such as a campaign mode, “classic mode”, item drops, leader-boards, and achievements. Fine Sweeper is a solitaire, old school and puzzle game developed and published by Pixel Prophecy. Released on May 25th 2015 has received 447 reviews of which 393 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played mouse only games.
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2. Heal

Guide an old man through the dark and atmospheric world of Heal in this abstract 2D puzzle-adventure point-and-click game. Heal is a adventure, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Jesse Makkonen. Released on April 10th 2020 has received 693 reviews of which 581 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played mouse only games.
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3. Hammerfight

Hammerfight is about 2D battles of flying machines equipped with various slashing, piercing and blunt weaponry.A unique combat system is based on realistic physics simulation, and it ties the movements of the rider to the movements of your mouse. As you wave the mouse, your rider swings his warhammer, smashing the foe into the wall! Hammerfight is a action, indie and physics game developed by Konstantin Koshutin and published by KranX Productions. Released on October 28th 2009 has received 2,006 reviews of which 1,450 were positive and 556 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played mouse only games.
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4. Dark Fantasy: Jigsaw Puzzle

Jigsaw puzzles have never been this atmospheric! Dark Fantasy will take you on a journey through gloomy portraits. Dark Fantasy: Jigsaw Puzzle is a puzzle, board game and dark fantasy game developed and published by NAISU. Released on November 16th 2018 has received 358 reviews of which 325 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played mouse only games.
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Best deals on mouse only games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of mouse only games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted mouse only games.

1. Heal

Guide an old man through the dark and atmospheric world of Heal in this abstract 2D puzzle-adventure point-and-click game. Heal is a adventure, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Jesse Makkonen. Released on April 10th 2020 has received 693 reviews of which 581 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 89% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for mouse only category.
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581
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-89% 6.89€ 0.75€

Free mouse only games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play mouse only games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play mouse only games.

1. Hammerfight

Hammerfight is about 2D battles of flying machines equipped with various slashing, piercing and blunt weaponry.A unique combat system is based on realistic physics simulation, and it ties the movements of the rider to the movements of your mouse. As you wave the mouse, your rider swings his warhammer, smashing the foe into the wall! Hammerfight is a action, indie and physics game developed by Konstantin Koshutin and published by KranX Productions. Released on October 28th 2009 has received 2,006 reviews of which 1,450 were positive and 556 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free mouse only games on Steam.
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