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Complete walkthrough for Whiskerwood: new player game introduction, settings configuration, and underground base building strategies for survival.
What This Guide Covers
- Game Introduction
- Settings Configuration
- Underground Base Building
- Patch Updates
Detailed Notes
Game Introduction
Whiskerwood is a city builder released November 6, 2025 by Mi Nakata Dynamics, published by Hooded Horse. Theme: Establish a home for mice under cat overlords - city builder with complex simulations and production chains.Settings
Disable 'enable dock camera' setting to prevent camera spinning. Configure colony name, difficulty presets, custom settings (map size, number of islands, fertility, Claws greediness).Starting Crew
Colony crew starts with five Whiskers that have traits and attributes. Roll crew to get at least one Apprentice for workshop access.Underground Building
Underground base building is a core survival strategy. Use slice view (Z) to see underground resources. Build stairs (press B to bulldoze, resources recovered).Production Chains
Game features intricate production chains. Mining eats a lot of workforce early on. Build stairs to connect levels. Stone is the 'trash product' of mining.Colony Growth
Build bigger than needed. Leave space for expansion. Consider vertical building and underground spaces for more room.Patch Updates
Patch updates provide new features regularly. Check for updates to access new content and bug fixes.Community
r/Whiskerwood for tips and discussions. Official wiki at wiki.hoodedhorse.com for detailed guides.
Whiskerwood Beginner Guide
In Whiskerwood, you will need to establish a colony on untouched islands, rich in all manner of resources, to meet the immediate and ever-growing demands of your feline masters, essential services, and production capabilities to ensure continued growth and prosperity.
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Prioritize heating for homes and key areas. Whiskers don't need to be warm constantly if their clothing provides some protection, but their houses require consistent heating. Utilize fire tenders and steam heating. Fire tenders help manage firepits by automatically refilling them, reducing micromanagement, and steam heating becomes a game-changer for efficient, less polluting warmth.
Read GuideWhiskerwood Best Start
How to choose the best starting island in Whiskerwood: pick a small cluster of 3-4 nearby islands with trees, berries, and copper ore. Mine surface ores for early tax payments and set up logistics hubs near production buildings for maximum efficiency.
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