New action-puzzle free game goes trending on Steam within days of launch

Besides major releases, Steam gets new free games every now and then, and Wires And Whiskers is one of them. Of course, it's not like some of the other freebies that were recently released on the platform, because soon after the release, this free game has climbed its way up the trending chart.

More specifically, the new free game in the spotlight is currently in the fifth spot of the "New & Trending" list on Steam, and per SteamDB, the all-time peak concurrent player count is currently at 158. These are pretty decent numbers for a title that launched on August 1, 2025.

Rating-wise, among the 74 reviews that the game has received so far, 87% of them are positive, making Wires And Whiskers get a "Very Positive" overall player rating. Regarding the free game itself, it's categorized as a local co-op title that emphasizes teamwork.

Players are put into the shoes of a lab-engineered gerbil and its robot exosuit. The game's main goals include traversing a post-apocalyptic trench world, solving environmental puzzles, and surviving waves of mutated enemies. With proper controller support (8BitDo Ultimate 2C curr. $25.49 on Amazon), it's mainly designed to offer a two-player experience, and the team of two needs to work closely to progress.

The core gameplay of this currently free game on Steam also requires manipulation of the players' positions. To be specific, there's a magnetic interaction between the two, and the players can attract or repel each other to progress levels and solve intricate puzzles.

Another notable highlight of the game is the distinctively stylized visuals. There are clear character animations, and the live backdrops contrast with the mechanical theme of the world. Check out the video below to learn more about this free game on Steam.