Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Xbox/PS controller, 1080p display
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Xbox/PS controller, 1080p display
Wires And Whiskers
Co‑op sessions are the heart of the experience, yet the game offers too little content for the time invested. Critics praise the game’s visuals (24 / 24), gameplay (67 / 71), and multiplayer (27 / 29), while the overall community rating sits at 95 % positive. Content criticism dominates, with 5 / 91 positive mentions and 80 / 91 negative ones.
What it's about: Wires and Whiskers is a local co-op action-puzzle game where two players control a lab-engineered gerbil and its magnetic exosuit. Work together to fight mutated enemies, solve magnetic puzzles, and survive in a ruined, post-apocalyptic trench world.
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Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content / longevity | 91 | 5 | 6 | 80 |
| Gameplay | 71 | 67 | 1 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 29 | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Interface / UX | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Audio / music | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 30 min on median; those who dislike it: 27 min.
🪤 94 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
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Strengths
- Graphics: 24 positive mentions out of 24
- Gameplay: 67 positive mentions out of 71
- Multiplayer: 27 positive mentions out of 29
- Price: 15 positive mentions out of 15
- Performance: 2 positive mentions out of 3
Weaknesses
- Content: 5 positive mentions out of 91, 80 negative mentions out of 91
- UI: 0 positive mentions out of 11, 10 negative mentions out of 11
- Story: 4 positive mentions out of 12, 8 negative mentions out of 12
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy light, quick co‑op adventures with cute visuals and a generous price will find appeal, especially those who value fast, casual play over deep narrative or expansive content.
Is Wires And Whiskers worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 1,642 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Graphics. The game is free to play.
Verdict
While the game delivers polished graphics, solid gameplay, and a fun multiplayer mode, its limited content and UI shortcomings leave many players wanting more. The high overall positive rating reflects its strengths, yet the community’s frustration with depth is clear. For a short, enjoyable co‑op session, it’s a solid pick; for a long‑term experience, it falls short.
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