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The Spirit and the Mouse

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Bring kindness and light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire as Lila—a tiny mouse with a big heart! Explore a quaint French village, make electrifying new friends, and do good deeds for those in need in this lush narrative adventure game.

What works

  • Charming and wholesome story
  • Relaxing and cozy atmosphere
  • Adorable mouse protagonist with customization
  • Accessible and forgiving puzzles
  • Beautiful music and art style

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Camera control issues reported
  • Some repetitive cutscenes
  • Minor platforming frustrations
  • Limited replayability beyond collectibles

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Schrodinger's Cat Burglar

  • Cozy Caravan

  • Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey

  • On Your Tail

  • Pode

  • Smushi Come Home

Less social

Games that feels like The Spirit and the Mouse but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

  • Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

  • The Last Campfire

  • Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

  • Zefyr: A Thief's Melody

  • Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened

Less intimate

Games that feels like The Spirit and the Mouse but with less focus on close relationships

  • Down the Rabbit Hole

  • Supraland Six Inches Under

  • TurnOn

  • Treasure Adventure World

  • Darkestville Castle

  • LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias

More survival-focused

Games that feels like The Spirit and the Mouse but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Pid

  • Out of Sight

  • Little Nightmares

  • Goblin Cleanup

  • Moss VR

  • Moss II VR

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The Spirit and the Mouse: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

Last update: 21/08/2026