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Yohann Blanchard, Anaïs Garzend, Tristan Rouillon-Leperd, Rémi Trotereau, Victor Birlian, Charles Defoy, Jeanne Duprez, Marie Gouin, Raphaël Daubelcour, Paul Guehl · Published by ISART DIGITAL
Very Positive — 95% positive (1,804 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
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.
Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play, Casual · 2025 · More free games
Control a lab-engineered gerbil and its exosuit to fight mutated enemies in Wires And Whiskers. Collaborate with a friend through local co-op, solving magnetic puzzles in a ruined 2025 world.
About this game
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 survive an irradiated world overrun by mutated enemies and unstable tech.
Explore Together!
Fight together!
Use Projection!
This game is a 20-30 minute experience developed by students at ISART DIGITAL as part of their final year project!
If you have any feedback or bug reports, please let us know on discord!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Xbox/PS controller, 1080p display
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Xbox/PS controller, 1080p display
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
🌍 New Languages + Map Fixes
Thanks to community feedback, we’ve rolled out another small update. What’s new: • Fixed some map-related bugs reported by Agusio on Discord ! • Added full German language support thanks to Marcel Weyers • Added Russian language support • Fixed general bugs and improved stability Let us know if you notice anything off in the new language translations or maps! We’re also actively looking into other issues that were reported, such as game crashes and rare cases of corrupted saves. Thanks for your continued feedback and support!Read full article on Community Announcements (Youyou972)Patch NotesOfficial
Improved Local Co-Op Option, Chinese language Fixes & Discord QR Update
What’s new: • Added a checkbox in the settings to enable local multiplayer using Keyboard/Mouse + Controller → (See image below for updated controls) • Fixed an issue where Chinese characters would disappear • Updated default settings to launch the game in 120 FPS & high quality • Fixed the QR code not appearing in the main menu → Now links directly to our Discord server upon clicking. • Small collision bug fixes Thanks again for playing Wires and Whiskers and for all your feedback! ːsteamhappyːRead full article on Community Announcements (Youyou972)AnnouncementsOfficial
Wires and Whiskers is Out Now!
Wires and Whiskers is officially out! 🐭⚡▶️ \ In this fast-paced 2-player local co-op game, one of you plays a cyber lab gerbil and the other, its armed exosuit. You’ll have to coordinate movement, attacks, and magnetic powers to survive an irradiated world of hostile machines. - Couch co-op or Steam Remote Play Together support- Dynamic mix of 2.5D navigation and top-down combat- Two unique roles: agile melee vs. ranged magnetic powers- Mutant enemies, tight puzzles, and smart coordination- Playable in ~30 minutes — ideal for a quick, tactical session! 🎮 Controller Required: One player must use a controller, the other can use keyboard & mouse (or preferably another controller). Keyboard-only support is possible for the gerbil character only, but not recommended. 💬 Feedback or bugs? Scan the QR code in the main menu or join our discord Link : (https://discord.gg/EWXjvBXqYz)!Read full article on Community Announcements (Youyou972)Patch NotesOfficial
Checkpoint & Respawn System Fix
We've fixed a critical issue affecting progression! What’s fixed:Resolved a bug where players would respawn at the wrong location after dying or reloading a checkpointSave and checkpoint logic has been fully reworked to ensure consistent and fair placementThis should prevent frustrating restarts and let you get back into the action smoothly!Let us know on Discord if you notice anything odd still happening after respawning.Read full article on Community Announcements (Youyou972)Patch NotesOfficial
Update – Localization Support, Checkpoint Saves
We’ve released a small update to improve usability and accessibility!--- 🈯 Localization Menu- Players can now switch between supported languages- Language changes apply immediately without restart💾 Checkpoint Saves (New)- Game now saves progress at key checkpoints- If you quit or fail, you’ll restart from your last checkpoint- Helps streamline retry flow without losing full progress🔧 Other Tweaks- Minor improvements to settings UI- Small performance optimizationsLet us know on Discord if you notice any bugs or have feedback about the new systems!Read full article on Community Announcements (Youyou972)
