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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-4670 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8350 (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX-580 (8 GB) / Intel® Arc™ A350 (4 GB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-7600 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 (8 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 5700 (8 GB) / Intel® Arc™ A380 (6 GB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Whiskerwood

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Released November 6, 2025
SimulationStrategyEarly Access
sample: 492 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 93 % · 3,159 reviews (« Very Positive »)
29,99€ 19,49€ -35%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Whiskerwood’s addictive colony‑building mechanics hook players into stacking resources for hours, making it a long‑term obsession for many. With 93 % of all Steam reviews marked Very Positive and 95 % of players who logged over 25 hours staying satisfied, the game’s core gameplay shines. However, performance hiccups and a clunky UI pull back the polish that could elevateenty the experience.

In-game

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« C'est comme si Timberborn, Anno et FrostPunk avait eu un bébé : un beau bébé ! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« omfg, j'ai la vision d'un jeu qui pourrait ressembler au chef d'oeuvre "against the storm" dans son gameplay mais en genre 10 fois mieux, si ma théorie est vraie alors on tient une absolue pépite en fait. je trust le projet let's go »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« un mix entre factorio,dwarf fortress et anno, excellent jeu mais pas encore fini, il manque un end game »
👍 anonymous review · 130 h played
« Très sympa !! En early access mais très complet. Et déjà moddable, c'est de bonne augure. »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« d'ores et deja excellent, avec un grosse profondeur de gameplay, je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« Excellent. De très bonnes idées, et un très beau futur devant soi ! »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played
« the game has so much bugs in building that said unreachable to build some of objects »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« 90% of time played is rerolling the map »
👎 anonymous review · 135 h played
« Tried playing this game twice, feels tedious more than fun, was on my wishlist for a long time, let down »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« I havent been able to load the game after an update. I get a fatal error. Its been weeks and Devs still have ignored my posting about it. Cannot reccommend a fatailly broken game. »
👎 anonymous review · 115 h played
« tres bon jeu il fait que de crash parce que il est en acces anticipe »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

In players' words

« C'est comme si Timberborn, Anno et FrostPunk avait eu un bébé : un beau bébé ! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« the game has so much bugs in building that said unreachable to build some of objects »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« omfg, j'ai la vision d'un jeu qui pourrait ressembler au chef d'oeuvre "against the storm" dans son gameplay mais en genre 10 fois mieux, si ma théorie est vraie alors on tient une absolue pépite en fait. je trust le projet let's go »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« 90% of time played is rerolling the map »
👎 anonymous review · 135 h played
« un mix entre factorio,dwarf fortress et anno, excellent jeu mais pas encore fini, il manque un end game »
👍 anonymous review · 130 h played
« Tried playing this game twice, feels tedious more than fun, was on my wishlist for a long time, let down »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Très sympa !! En early access mais très complet. Et déjà moddable, c'est de bonne augure. »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« I havent been able to load the game after an update. I get a fatal error. Its been weeks and Devs still have ignored my posting about it. Cannot reccommend a fatailly broken game. »
👎 anonymous review · 115 h played
« d'ores et deja excellent, avec un grosse profondeur de gameplay, je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« tres bon jeu il fait que de crash parce que il est en acces anticipe »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Excellent. De très bonnes idées, et un très beau futur devant soi ! »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
90 % pos · n=139
Content / longevity
56 % pos · n=36
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=19
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
10 % pos · n=10
Performance
38 % pos · n=8
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=8
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay13912568
Content / longevity3620124
Graphics / art191900
Interface / UX12237
Stability / bugs10109
Performance8305
Story / writing8422
Audio / music7700
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 49 h on median; those who dislike it: 22 h.

<2h
57 % (n=7)
2-10h
81 % (n=43)
10-25h
86 % (n=93)
>25h
95 % (n=349)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-11 pts) — reception has worsened
Nov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecMar 2026 : 88% positive88MarApr 2026 : 93% positive93AprMay 2026 : 89% positive89MayJun 2026 : 87% positive87JunJul 2026 : 91% positive91Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 21 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay wins 125 positive mentions out of 139, showing that most players love how the game feels
  • Graphics receive 19 positive mentions out of 19, confirming the Guan visual charm
  • Audio gets 7 positive mentions out of 7, supporting an immersive soundscape
  • Content earns 20 positive mentions out of 36, proving that the variety keeps players engaged
  • More than 25 hours of playtime is reported by 349 players, 95 % of whom rated the game highly

Weaknesses

  • Performance has 3 positive out of 8 mentions, with 5 negative ones pointing to frame‑rate drops
  • UI is poorly received, with 2 positive out of 12 mentions and 7 negative ones highlighting confusing menus
  • Bugs dominate the negatives, 1 positive out of 10 mentions and 9 negative ones citing crashes and glitches
  • Multiplayer is absent, limiting social play for those who seek it

Who is it for?

Fans of deep simulation and strategy who relish building and managing a growing city will find Whiskerwood’s addictive loop appealing. The game also attracts players who enjoy colorful, charming visuals and a steady, long‑term challenge.

Verdict

Whiskerwood delivers an engaging, visually pleasing city‑builder that secures a high level of player satisfaction. Yet, performance issues and a confusing UI temper the overall polish, meaning that those who prioritize smooth gameplay over aesthetic charm may findვეულ

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Whiskerwood: 92/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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