Wires And Whiskers

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Wires And Whiskers is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a post-apocalyptic theme. It was developed by Raphaël Daubelcour and was released on July 31, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Wires and Whiskers is a fast-paced, two-player local co-op game where you control a cybernetic lab gerbil and its armed exosuit through tactical combat and magnetic puzzles. Each player takes on a unique role: one handles agile movement and melee dashes (the gerbil), while the other manages long-range attacks and magnetic interaction systems (the exosuit). You must rely on precise coordination to…

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 614 reviews

gameplay43 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Engaging and fun co-op gameplay with well-designed puzzle and combat mechanics.
Beautiful and charming art style with immersive sound design and atmospheric music.
Smooth controls and polished mechanics that make it accessible and enjoyable for players of all skills.

Very short gameplay experience, typically around 20-30 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
Limited to local or remote play co-op with controller requirements and occasional setup difficulties.
Lacks a fully fleshed-out story or lore, with minimal exposition that some players desired.

gameplay
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
34%
4%
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun, intuitive, and well-polished co-op mechanics, drawing positive comparisons to games like "It Takes Two." While the game is notably short—around 20 to 30 minutes—players appreciate its smooth execution, creative puzzles, and engaging character interactions. Many highlight its strong potential for expansion into a fuller experience, with mechanics that effectively support both narrative and teamwork.
- “As of now this game is very well designed in terms of characters, mechanics, gameplay, and maps.”
- “The gameplay supports the narrative well, making the whole experience feel cohesive and satisfying.”
- “The core mechanics are genuinely fun and satisfying to experiment with.”
- “This game has no music background, can't move freely, ridiculous concept enemies, forced co-op gameplay.”
- “Whole game felt like a small gameplay trailer, better to play something else.”
- “Very short gameplay finished in 20 minutes, 2 player barely works if you aren't playing on the same TV with splitscreen.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
19%
The game features impressive, high-quality graphics with a distinct, cute art style and beautifully crafted environments that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers consistently praise the visuals as polished, detailed, and enjoyable, especially considering the game's small size and free availability. While some note the short length and limited story, the graphics are widely regarded as a standout aspect that contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The graphics and environment were well crafted and gorgeous, also the music was fiirreeee.”
- “Props to the teams involved in the creation of this game, the graphics are really really good too, absolutely blew my mind for a free game.”
- “Great graphics, fantastic detail in the design work, nice soundtrack - awesome job to the team!!”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
64%
9%
Players find the story engaging and immersive but generally feel it is incomplete or too brief, expressing a strong desire for a fuller narrative with more exposition and lore. Many praise the balance of tone and character dynamics, hoping for a continuation or expansion into a complete game with deeper storytelling. Overall, the game’s story is seen as a promising foundation that would benefit greatly from further development.
- “The story is surprisingly engaging, with a nice balance of lighthearted moments and emotional depth that kept me invested throughout.”
- “This game was incredibly fun, and I hope this is continued to be worked on and developed into a full story line.”
- “Really fun game for a friend or partner, I would love to see a full version of the game with more storytelling as the dynamics between the duo is strong and has great potential, please keep going!”
- “There isn't much of a story if there's any at all. The graphics and controls are very good and natural, but just as you're about to master the controls, it just kind of ends.”
- “It was so easy, no challenge at all, no story, nothing.”
- “Graphics looked good, creatures were a bit weird with no real storyline or explanation for why they are there.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
10%
30%
Users generally praise the music, describing it as enjoyable, atmospheric, and well integrated with the game's visuals and gameplay. While one user notes the absence of background music, most highlight it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “Absolutely love this, congratulations to the team of students that put this piece of art together, from the sound effects to the character art, gameplay mechanics, environment design and art, with the music bringing it all together.”
- “Great graphics, fantastic detail in the design work, nice soundtrack - awesome job to the team!!”
- “The visuals and music are pretty great and the gameplay and puzzles are pretty fun.”
- “This game has no background music, can't move freely, ridiculous concept, enemies, forced co-op gameplay.”
- “Liked everything, but audio/music could be improved.”
- “Absolutely love this, congratulations to the team of students that put this piece of art together, from the sound effects to the characters art, gameplay mechanics, environment design and art, with the music bringing it all together.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its lighthearted and genuinely funny humor, featuring playful banter and amusing gameplay. Though short in length, players find it delightfully entertaining and are eager for a larger, expanded version from the developers.
- “It's delightful and genuinely funny, with playful banter between teammates as you dash, aim, and solve puzzles together.”
- “Very good game made by students, offers you 25 minutes of pretty funny gameplay and very interesting mechanics.”
- “Great game, short paced fast action funny local co-op, just great and fun, wish it to be larger, hope you keep the project up!”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game features a distinct, cozy, and creatively charming atmosphere enhanced by well-written characters and excellent sound design, making it highly enjoyable and engaging despite its short length.
- “The characters are lovable and well-written, and the overall atmosphere has a cozy, creative feel that’s hard not to enjoy.”
- “Atmosphere and sound design was great.”
- “Game with a distinct art style and atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect is praised for its charming and heartfelt storytelling, striking a perfect balance between lightheartedness and emotional depth that keeps players genuinely invested. It is recognized as a wholesome and talent-driven experience.
- “A genuinely charming and heartfelt experience.”
- “The story is surprisingly engaging, with a nice balance of lighthearted moments and emotional depth that kept me invested throughout.”
- “A wholesome project made by real talent.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Grinding in the game is generally enjoyable, with well-designed and polished content that keeps it engaging rather than tedious. While puzzles and combat are simple yet fun, some players may find the need for extra lives during grinding challenging.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally report good performance and effective optimization, noting noticeable improvements in how the game runs across different systems.
- “Good performance”
- “Optimization difference”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is problematic, particularly with remote play, which suffers frequent connection issues, while local co-op remains the only reliable multiplayer option.
- “Sadly, only local coop or remote play is available, and remote play is so buggy that my friend had connection issues every 5 minutes.”

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Wires And Whiskers is a casual platformer game with post-apocalyptic theme.

Wires And Whiskers is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Wires And Whiskers.

Wires And Whiskers was released on July 31, 2025.

Wires And Whiskers was developed by Raphaël Daubelcour.

Wires And Whiskers has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Wires And Whiskers for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Wires And Whiskers is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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