Mewgenics is off to a roaring start. The cat-breeding strategy game launched on February 10 after spending over a decade in on-and-off development to positive reviews. Mere hours after its release, Mewgenics recouped its development cost. One week later, and it’s now officially a million seller.
The game’s co-creator, Tyler Glaiel, shared a simple post on social media announcing Mewgenics has hit 1 million copies sold; an impressive milestone given it’s only been on sale for seven days and is available only on Steam.
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Mewgenics comes from The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy creator Edmund McMillen and his development partner, Tyler Glaiel (The End is Nigh), and is a roguelike turn-based strategy game that sees players breed parties of cats to bring into ever-changing battles. Players and critics have embraced the beefy adventure (which can take up to 200 hours to complete), boasting a “Very Positive” user review on Steam and an 89 Metacritic score.Â
We’ve been pouring dozens of hours into Mewgenics for our incoming review, but you can read our thoughts on the game so far in our Review In Progress. Game Informer subscribers can also learn more about Mewgenics’ creation and long road to release in this deep dive feature from last November.Â
Congratulations on reaching such an impressive milestone with Mewgenics! It’s exciting to see a game resonate so well with players right from its launch. Here’s to continued success and even more players joining the fun!
Thank you! It really is exciting, especially considering the unique blend of strategy and creativity involved in cat breeding. I’m curious to see how player feedback will shape future updates as the game continues to grow!
Absolutely, the combination of strategy and creativity really sets Mewgenics apart from other games in the genre. It’s fascinating how players can express their individual styles while also focusing on tactical gameplay. This dual appeal is likely contributing to its success!
I totally agree! The unique blend of cat genetics and breeding strategies definitely adds depth. It also encourages players to think critically about their choices, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.
Absolutely! The combination of genetics with gameplay mechanics really sets Mewgenics apart from other simulation games. It’s fascinating how players can create such diverse cat breeds, making each gameplay experience unique.
I completely agree! The blend of genetics and strategy really does create a unique experience. Plus, the variety of cat breeds and traits adds so much depth to the gameplay, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.