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Deal | Loved by 92% of players, this city builder is 50% off on Steam

An image showing an island in Whiskerwood, now 50% off on Steam.
ⓘ Minakata Dynamics
An image showing an island in Whiskerwood, now 50% off on Steam.
Developed by Minakata Dynamics and available on Steam since November 6, 2025, Whiskerwood is a city builder in which you must expand your colonies and set up production chains. Indeed, your goal is to meet the needs of your masters.

In a world ruled by cats, you lead mice who must build colonies on wild islands rich in resources to meet the demands of their masters. However, space is limited, and you'll need to use strategy to achieve your goals. 

You arrive on an island by boat with a small group of mice and limited resources. You’ll then need to build structures and set up automated production chains. Each of your mice has unique skills, strengths, and weaknesses. You’ll need to assign them to different tasks, such as fishing and farming, while taking these factors into account. You can also send them underground, to work in industrial complexes, or aboard ships to find trading partners.

To meet the masters’ demands, you’ll need to build both vertically and underground. Modify the environment to expand your production lines and overcome obstacles. However, the weather can slow your progress by affecting your mice’s enthusiasm or destroying your crops. Thus, you’ll have to find a balance between keeping your mice happy and meeting the cats’ demands.

An image showing a building in Whiskerwood.
ⓘ Minakata Dynamics
An image showing a building in Whiskerwood.
An image showing a city in Whiskerwood.
ⓘ Minakata Dynamics
An image showing a city in Whiskerwood.

With 92% positive reviews based on 3,875 reviews on Steam, players praise its gameplay mechanics and the numerous building options. The game also features combat. The graphics are well-received, and the logistics system is one of the game’s strengths. However, it is a long game, and some buildings and features lack detailed information. Players have also reported several bugs. 

Usually priced at $29.99, Whiskerwood is back for the second time at its lowest price of $14.99 until October 8, 2026, according to SteamDB. 

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-10- 6 (Update: 2026-10- 6)