The new indie game Mewgenics is currently a huge hit on Steam. On the very first day, the game was able to recoup its budget, making it a mega-success for the developers.
What kind of game is this? Mewgenics is an indie tactical and roguelike game from the creator of Binding of Isaac, Edmund McMillen, and developer Tyler Glaiel. In the game, you have to create your own team of cats and send them into turn-based battles against various foes.
Your cat army can be equipped with different collars that determine what class each cat has. In addition to class selection, you have access to over 1,000 abilities, as well as more than 900 different items. The right combination of classes, abilities, and items will grant your cat army absolute strength.
However, the genes of your cats, which are already mentioned in the title of the game, also have a significant influence. Your claw fighters can gain scars or mutations through battles, in addition to experience, ensuring that the next generation becomes even stronger.
Thanks to the roguelike system, the main campaign is said to span over 200 hours and offer plenty of variety. Players share this sentiment, giving the indie game a fantastic release.
Here you can watch the trailer for Mewgenics:
Mega Success for Mewgenics
How did the release go? The release of Mewgenics on Steam went fantastic. According to SteamDB, the new title is the best-selling game by revenue since its release, outpacing competitors like Apex Legends and Counter-Strike 2, which primarily earn their money through microtransactions.
The success of Mewgenics can be further illuminated. Developer Tyler Glaiel explains on BlueSky that they had already recouped the development budget within 3 hours.
On X.com, he further explains that they sold over 250,000 copies in less than 12 hours. At a price of €26 in Germany, this would mean revenue of about €6.5 million. It should be noted, however, that games on Steam can be more expensive or cheaper depending on the region, making it unclear how much money the game actually made on release day.
The great success of the title is likely due not only to the well-known developer and the graphic style reminiscent of Binding of Isaac but also to the fact that the game is prominently advertised on Steam’s homepage.
Mewgenics comes at a time when there are only a few major updates and games being released. Correspondingly, players are reacting positively to the title, giving it a provisional rating of “Extremely Positive” on Steam with 96% positive reviews. To find out what critics think of the game, you can visit: New tactical game on Steam lures with sweet secret weapon, allowing you to control an army of cats
