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Ever wondered what a cross between Tetris and Lemmings would look like? Well, wonder no more, 'cause... MouseCraft is here! MouseCraft is an A to B puzzle game where players help Schrödinger, the crazy cat scientist, in completing his mysterious, mice-powered invention.

MouseCraft is a indie, casual and strategy game developed and published by Crunching Koalas.
Released on July 08th 2014 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 12 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Dutch, Italian, Czech, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 312 reviews of which 278 were positive and 34 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified MouseCraft into these genres:

Indie Casual Strategy Adventure Puzzle Action Level Editor Lemmings Cute Funny Family Friendly Science

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows XP SP2 or later
Processor: 1.4Ghz or Higher
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 256 MB shared or dedicated RAM (ATI or NVIDIA)
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 1200 MB available space

MacOS

OS: 10.6 Snow Leopard or later
Processor: Intel Mac
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 256 MB shared or dedicated RAM (ATI or NVIDIA)
Storage: 1200 MB available space

Linux

OS: Ubuntu 12.04 32-bit or Ubuntu 12.10 32-bit
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 256 MB shared or dedicated RAM (ATI or NVIDIA)
Storage: 1200 MB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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Jan. 2026

I love this game its so cool it was $2.95 on sale i got it for well worth took me around 7 hours to 100% i got stuck on a few level cuz im stoopid still havent messed around with level editor yet. 9/10 art and story 10/10 progression 8/10 fun

Nov. 2025

MouseCraft, developed and published by Crunching Koalas, is a delightfully inventive puzzle game that combines the mechanical precision of Tetris with the strategic foresight of Lemmings, resulting in a unique and satisfying experience that appeals to both casual and dedicated puzzle enthusiasts. The premise is simple but charming: you guide a group of mice through a series of contraptions and hazards to reach pieces of cheese, using blocks of various shapes and properties to build safe pathways. Overseeing the entire operation is Schrödinger, an eccentric feline scientist whose quirky laboratory becomes the stage for your experiments. Beneath the cartoonish surface lies a game that demands intelligence, patience, and creativity, constantly rewarding players for finding elegant solutions to deceptively complex puzzles. The gameplay mechanics are straightforward to grasp yet layered enough to remain engaging across the lengthy campaign. Each level presents a confined arena where mice automatically march forward once released, oblivious to danger. Your task is to place, rotate, and stack tetromino-like blocks to manipulate their path and help them reach safety. Early puzzles introduce the basics—building bridges over gaps or staircases up to the goal—but the game quickly escalates with the introduction of environmental hazards like water, crumbling blocks, acid pools, and deadly electrical traps. The simplicity of the interface allows players to focus entirely on problem-solving, and the generous undo and pause features ensure that experimentation never feels punishing. You’re encouraged to plan, test, and adjust your designs without fear of failure, making the process feel more like scientific discovery than trial-and-error frustration. As the puzzles grow more intricate, MouseCraft reveals a surprising degree of strategic depth. Some levels challenge you to manage multiple dangers simultaneously, forcing you to consider timing, block placement, and chain reactions all at once. Others limit your resources, demanding efficiency and foresight rather than brute force solutions. Each new mechanic is introduced at a measured pace, allowing players to fully understand one idea before layering on another. The game’s structure is expertly tuned to maintain momentum—it never overwhelms, yet it consistently tests your ability to think spatially and anticipate consequences. This careful balance of accessibility and challenge is one of MouseCraft’s greatest strengths, allowing players of all skill levels to feel clever and accomplished as they progress. The later stages, in particular, require a satisfying level of mastery, where solving a puzzle feels like completing a well-crafted equation. The presentation reinforces the game’s lighthearted tone without overshadowing its intellectual core. The visuals are crisp and colorful, with each element clearly defined to ensure readability during puzzle-solving. The laboratory setting, filled with bubbling beakers and glowing contraptions, provides a whimsical backdrop that enhances the sense of playful experimentation. Schrödinger, the feline inventor, adds personality to the experience with his expressive animations and endearing design, serving as both narrator and comic relief. The sound design complements the visual style with gentle music and sound effects that keep the atmosphere relaxed even when the puzzles become tense. It’s a cozy, inviting world where the challenge lies in thought, not reflexes—a rare quality in modern gaming. Beyond the main campaign, MouseCraft includes a built-in level editor that extends its replay value considerably. This feature allows players to design their own puzzles, combining the game’s existing mechanics in new and imaginative ways. Sharing and replaying custom creations adds an extra layer of creativity, turning the player from solver to inventor. It also reinforces one of the game’s central themes: experimentation. Just as Schrödinger conducts his tests in the lab, players can tinker endlessly with their own designs, refining layouts until they achieve perfect balance. It’s a testament to the game’s design philosophy that its mechanics remain satisfying whether you’re tackling developer-made levels or crafting your own. If there’s one criticism to be made, it’s that the formula doesn’t evolve dramatically beyond its core concept. Once you’ve mastered the placement of blocks and the handling of hazards, the novelty begins to wane slightly in the final chapters. The steady escalation of difficulty ensures engagement, but some puzzles can feel too similar in structure, relying on incremental tweaks rather than bold new ideas. Similarly, the presentation, while charming, doesn’t change much as the game progresses. Yet these are minor shortcomings in an otherwise polished and thoughtfully constructed experience. The game’s strength lies in its consistency—it knows exactly what it wants to be and delivers that vision with precision and care. MouseCraft succeeds because it celebrates intelligence, creativity, and curiosity without ever feeling pretentious or intimidating. It captures the joy of problem-solving in its purest form, rewarding observation, patience, and experimentation rather than speed or reflex. Its clever fusion of two classic puzzle formulas feels both nostalgic and refreshing, proof that innovation doesn’t always require reinvention—sometimes, it just needs a clever twist on familiar ideas. Whether you’re an experienced puzzle solver looking for a mental workout or a casual player seeking a relaxing, thoughtful experience, MouseCraft delivers an engaging blend of strategy, charm, and satisfaction. It’s a game that invites you to think like a scientist and play like a child, and that combination makes it quietly exceptional. Rating: 8/10

Aug. 2025

Very Nice Puzzle Game,Hoping To See More Of This Type

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Frequently Asked Questions

MouseCraft is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

MouseCraft is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.

MouseCraft received 278 positive votes out of a total of 312 achieving a rating of 8.22.

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MouseCraft was developed and published by Crunching Koalas.

MouseCraft is playable and fully supported on Windows.

MouseCraft is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

MouseCraft is playable and fully supported on Linux.

MouseCraft is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for MouseCraft. Explore additional content available for MouseCraft on Steam.

MouseCraft does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

MouseCraft does not support Steam Remote Play.

MouseCraft is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for MouseCraft.

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