Chasing Whiskers Reroll Guide

What Is Rerolling in Chasing Whiskers?

Rerolling is the process of restarting a game until you obtain a desirable starting outcome — typically a rare or powerful character from the early recruitment or gacha pulls. In Chasing Whiskers, rerolling applies to the initial cat recruitment phase that occurs shortly after you complete the tutorial and meet Ponpon at the Cat Cafe.

When you first arrive in Catworld, the game introduces you to cat recruitment through an introductory pull or series of free encounters. The cats you recruit at this stage come from a randomised pool, meaning different playthroughs yield different starting companions. Since your early roster shapes how smoothly you progress through the first few regions, some players prefer to restart repeatedly until they land a cat that matches their playstyle or ranks highly on our tier list.

Chasing Whiskers is free to play on Steam with no microtransactions, so rerolling carries zero monetary cost. The only investment is the time it takes to replay the opening sequence. For a game where cat collection and adventure go hand in hand, starting with a strong or favourite companion can make a noticeable difference.

How to Set Up a New Reroll Account

Since Chasing Whiskers uses your Steam identity, each Steam account gets one save file. To reroll, you have two main approaches.

Method 1: Local Save Reset (Recommended)

The simplest way to reroll is to reset your local save data. After starting the game and completing the opening sequence:

1. Close Chasing Whiskers completely.
2. Navigate to the save file location on your PC. The default path is %AppData%\ChasingWhiskers\ on Windows or ~/Library/Application Support/ChasingWhiskers/ on other platforms.
3. Locate the save file (typically named save.dat or savegame.sav).
4. Back up the file to a separate folder so you can restore it later if needed.
5. Delete the original save file from the game directory.
6. Launch Chasing Whiskers again. The game will treat you as a new player and start from the beginning.

This method takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes per cycle, depending on how quickly you can click through the tutorial dialogue and reach the recruitment window.

Method 2: Steam Family Sharing Alts

If you have access to a second Steam account through Family Sharing, you can use that account to start a fresh game without touching your primary save. This is useful if you want to keep your original progress intact while testing reroll outcomes on a side account. However, the recruitment results are tied to the account, not the machine, so the same account will always produce the same sequence on a fresh save.

What Not to Do

Avoid using third-party save editors, memory scanners, or cheat tools to manipulate the recruitment pool. Chasing Whiskers does not have an anti-cheat system, but tampering with save files beyond simple deletion can corrupt your data. The local-save-reset method is safe, reversible, and developer-approved in spirit — it is simply replaying the content as designed.

Step-by-Step Reroll Process

Follow these steps to complete one reroll cycle efficiently.

Step 1: Complete the Tutorial

The tutorial takes roughly 10 minutes. You learn basic movement, interact with objects, meet Ponpon at the Cat Cafe, and receive your first cat recruitment opportunity. The tutorial is linear and unskippable, so use this time to familiarise yourself with the controls and story setup.

Step 2: Perform Your First Recruitment

After the tutorial, the game presents your first cat recruitment. Depending on the current version and any active events, you may receive:

• A one-time free recruitment pull.
• A choice of one cat from a random set of three.
• A guaranteed first pull with a fixed pool, followed by a randomised second pull.

Make note of which cat you received and whether it matches your target. If you are unsure what cats are available, check our character collection guide for a full list of cat types and their roles.

Step 3: Evaluate the Result

Compare your first cat against your target list. Ask yourself:

• Is this cat in the top tier on the tier list?
• Does it fill a role you enjoy playing (healer, scout, collecter, combat cat)?
• Is it a cat you simply love the design of?

If the answer is yes to any of these, keep the save and proceed into the main game. If not, proceed to Step 4.

Step 4: Reset and Repeat

Exit the game, delete the save file following the method described above, and relaunch. Each cycle takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Most players achieve their target cat within 5 to 10 rerolls, though dedicated collectors aiming for the rarest cats may need 15 to 20 cycles.

Step 5: Lock In Your Progress

Once you land a cat you are happy with, immediately create a backup of the save file. Store it in a separate folder so you can restore it if anything goes wrong later. Then proceed with the beginner guide to make the most of your fresh start.

Best Starter Cats to Target

Not all cats are created equal, especially in the early game. Based on community reports and gameplay patterns, here are the cat types worth targeting during your reroll.

High-Priority Targets

Cats that provide utility, healing, or resource-gathering bonuses tend to outperform raw combat power in the early zones of Catworld. Look for cats whose descriptions mention:

• Increased whisker coin drops — These accelerate your ability to buy upgrades and cosmetics from Ponpon's shop.
• Faster item collection radius — A quality-of-life bonus that reduces backtracking.
• Early healing abilities — The first few regions have scattered hazards, and a healing cat keeps you exploring longer.
• Unique traversal passives — Some cats grant small movement speed buffs or highlight hidden collectibles on the mini-map.

Mid-Priority Targets

These cats are solid but not essential. They perform well in their niche but do not transform your early experience:

• Combat-focused cats with single-target attacks.
• Cats with cosmetic or social abilities.
• Cats whose strengths only materialise in mid-game content.

Low-Priority Targets

If you pull a cat that only becomes useful in the late game or post-release content, consider rerolling. Early-game progression should feel smooth, not like you are dragging a late-game specialist through areas it was not designed for.

For a detailed breakdown of every cat's stats and role assignment, refer to the tier list and the character builds guide.

Should You Reroll?

This is the most common question among new players, and the honest answer depends on your goals.

Reroll if: You are a completionist who wants the best possible start. You have a specific favourite cat from the promotional material or community showcases. You plan to invest dozens of hours into Catworld and want every advantage you can get. You enjoy the optimisation minigame of planning your roster from the very first pull.

Skip the reroll if: You want to experience the game naturally without replaying content. You are the type of player who enjoys working with whatever the game gives you. You value your time more than the marginal benefit of a slightly better starter cat. You are a casual player who mainly wants to explore, collect cats at your own pace, and soak in the cozy atmosphere.

The good news is that Chasing Whiskers is designed to be approachable regardless of your starting cat. No cat is so weak that it blocks progress, and no cat is so overpowered that it removes all challenge. The progression system ensures that every cat you recruit later can fill gaps in your roster. Rerolling is a head start, not a requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reroll without losing Steam achievements?

No. If you delete your save file and start fresh, any achievements earned on that save are retained by Steam, but progress toward unearned achievements resets. This is the same behaviour as starting a new game in any Steam title.

Does Chasing Whiskers ban for rerolling?

There are no reports of bans for save-file rerolling. The developers (Five High Cats) have not commented on rerolling directly, but since it involves replaying the tutorial content legitimately and does not modify game files or network traffic, it falls into a standard player behaviour that most single-player and co-op games tolerate.

How long does one reroll cycle take?

Approximately 10 to 15 minutes per cycle, depending on your reading speed during the tutorial dialogue. Speed optimisers can reduce this to roughly 8 minutes by mashing through dialogue quickly.

Can I reroll on Steam Deck?

Yes. Chasing Whiskers is verified or playable on Steam Deck (check the store page for the latest compatibility badge). The save file location on Steam Deck is ~/.local/share/ChasingWhiskers/ or similar under the Proton prefix. Use Desktop Mode to navigate there, delete the save, and relaunch the game in Gaming Mode.

Does the game have a pity system for recruitment?

Based on community reports, Chasing Whiskers does not appear to have a visible pity or mercy system that guarantees a high-rarity cat after a certain number of pulls. The recruitment pool is entirely random. This makes rerolling more attractive, since there is no built-in safety net to guarantee a strong starter over time.

Can I keep rerolling after the early game?

Technically yes — you can reset your save at any point — but the cost increases dramatically. If you are already several hours into the game, the time investment to reroll from scratch is much larger than it was during the first 10 minutes. Most players who decide to reroll do so within their first hour of play.

More resources: beginner guide | character collection guide | tier list | progression system