Best Mouse Games
What are the best games you can play with just a mouse? Most games require a combination of keyboard and mouse, but there are some out there that let you play purely with a cursor. These games allow you to play at your own pace, and you only need to use a mouse to do so. So, if you’re looking for a low-key way to unwind after work or school, these are the best computer games that you can play with just a mouse.
We’ve tried to keep this list fairly broad, so you won’t see clicking games like Cookie Clicker on here. The progenitor of idle and tap games, Cookie Clicker lets you click a cookie to get more cookies and build up your baking empire. Likewise, you won’t find point-and-click adventures on here either, as many of the best adventure games require more than just a mouse to play. Instead, we’ve tried to find some of the best games that let you play with just a mouse, including strategy games, simulators, and more.
Getting Over It With Bennett
There’s nothing quite like the frustration of trying and trying again until you get something right. Getting Over It With Bennett is a true test of patience and perseverance. In this indie game, you control a shirtless guy in a large metal pot using a pick-hammer. The goal is to get him to climb a mountain, but nothing is easy. You can use the tool to flip the pot around, but there’s no way to directly control the guy. Instead, you have to use the terrain to get him to move up and down.
This game is frustrating and frustratingly addictive. You’ll try to get the guy up the mountain a few times, and then you’ll have to stop and walk away from your desk for a bit. When you come back, you’ll try again, and you’ll succeed…for a while. This game is the perfect thing to play while you’re waiting in line somewhere, or if you want a quick distraction before bed.
Sunless Sea
Sunless Sea is one of our favorite games, period. In this indie game, you captain a steamship and navigate treacherous waters and monsters. The game is set in a fictional version of London during the industrial era, which adds a bit of steampunk to the mix.
The goal of the game is to expand your territory and become the most influential power in London. You can do this through diplomacy and trade, or you can embrace the pirate side of yourself and attack other ships. Either way, Sunless Sea is a relaxing and atmospheric game that’s just perfect to play with a mouse.
SimCity
The SimCity series lets you create and manage a simulated city, from expanding an existing one to starting from scratch. Using a variety of tools, you can manage the city’s resources, transportation, and crime. There are also disasters to manage and prevent, such as fires, earthquakes, and alien invasions.
The series has evolved over the years, but the original SimCity is still a blast to play. The gameplay is simple enough to allow you to focus on making your city exactly how you want it.
Civilization
The Civilization series is similar to SimCity, except for the entire world. Instead of managing just one city, you’re in charge of an entire civilization. The series allows you to lead your civilization through different time periods, from the stone age to the space age. From there, you can expand your territory, interact with other civilizations, and wage war if diplomacy fails.
The Civilization series has been around for a long time and is one of the best turn-based games around. If you’re looking for a deep and engaging strategy game, Civilization is the perfect choice.
Slay The Spire
If you’re looking for something a bit more action-packed, Slay The Spire combines deck-building and strategy in a roguelike adventure where you climb a mysterious spire using different types of cards. The gameplay is pretty simple – combat is either melee or ranged attacks, and you also have abilities and items. What makes Slay The Spire so good is that it’s never the same – each run is unique, and you never know what to expect.
Grim Fandango
Grim Fandango, considered the greatest adventure game of all time, is a point-and-click game set in the afterlife, full of mystery and unusual characters. Much like your favorite TV show, Grim Fandango leaves you with a lot of unanswered questions, but that’s part of the charm.
The story is funny and charming, and the characters are memorable. If you’ve never played it, we highly recommend giving it a try, especially if you’re a fan of adventure games.
Age of Empires
The Age of Empires series is a bit different from other RTS games on this list in that it’s less about war and more about building settlements and forming civilizations. Set in the medieval and feudal eras, these games are based on a lot of historical events, and you get to take part in them.
There are several games in this series, with Age of Empires I and II being the originals, and Age of Empires III and IV being more modern games. If you want to play a strategy game that’s a bit more laid back and easy to get into, Age of Empires might be what you’re looking for.
The Monkey Island series
Humorous and silly, the Monkey Island series follows the adventures of Guybrush Threepwood, a wannabe pirate. The first three games – The Secret of Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge, and Monkey Island 3: Guybrush Threepwood – are point-and-click adventure games. The fourth game, Escape from Monkey Island, is an action-adventure game.
