Whiskerwood

 
Whiskerwood is a unique city-building and colony management game where you play as the leader of a brave mouse settlement living under the demanding rule of their cat overlords. Developed by Minakata Dynamics and published by Hooded Horse, Whiskerwood puts you in charge of designing, building, and growing cities filled with industrious mice. The world is full of humor, charm, and plenty of challenges, as you balance survival, resource production, and keeping your feline rulers happy—or maybe plotting a little rebellion on the side.
Jugabilidad y características principales

Guide your colony of mice as they settle uncharted islands. Carve out tunnels, build upwards into the sky, or expand underground to use every bit of space. Vertical building is key to making the most of small, crowded lands.
Manage over 40 commodities, from raw ore and wheat to luxury teas, furniture, and spices. Set up intricate conveyor belts, elevators, and slides to keep goods moving efficiently through your city.
Gather resources, process raw materials, and manufacture goods to meet both the needs of your mice and the steep taxes demanded by your cat overlords. Pay “claw taxes” to avoid punishment and earn favors.
Choose your approach: Will you build statues and monuments to the cats to motivate production, or create parks and cozy homes to keep mouse morale high? Your colony’s happiness depends on how you balance these needs.
Navigate random events, rough weather, pirate attacks, and the daily demands of your cat rulers. Each mouse has personal traits, guild memberships, and living preferences, adding a layer of character management and social simulation.
Trade with other mouse factions or pirates to get rare resources, or focus on pleasing the cats to gain bonuses. Every run can go in a new direction depending on your strategy and choices.
Early Access launch includes procedural maps, sandbox city-building, production chain puzzles, and a playable demo. More features and content are planned for future updates.

Detalles clave

Fecha de publicación: November 6, 2025 (Early Access, PC)
Promotor: Minakata Dynamics
Editorial: Caballo con capucha
Motor: Custom/Unity
Género: City Builder, Simulation, Management, Strategy, Indie
Modos: Single Player (Sandbox, Survival, Campaign planned for full launch)
Plataformas: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Windows Store, Game Pass)
Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, more

Whiskerwood vs Other City Builders

Whiskerwood stands out with its vertical building mechanics, quirky cat-and-mouse power struggle, and detailed production chains. The tone and character are more playful than gritty city sims like Banished or Frostpunk.
Unlike most city builders, taxes go to the Claws (cats), adding a new political twist. Managing the needs of both mice and their overlords gives every decision extra weight.

Should You Visit Whiskerwood?
Whiskerwood is perfect for creative city builders and strategy fans who love a mix of humor, challenge, and adorable characters. Establish your own mouse utopia—or a loyal cat paradise—and see how high (or deep) your tiny city can grow.