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Mewgenics Launches on PC Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET as Early Reviews Soar

Early reviews praise a sprawling roguelite whose creators promise long‑lived secrets with ARG‑level DLC to follow.

Overview

  • The Steam release goes live at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET on Feb. 10, with guides listing 5 p.m. UTC and 6 p.m. CET based on SteamDB.
  • Created by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, the turn‑based roguelite has players breeding and commanding mutant cats across tactical runs.
  • Previews and guides cite a vast scope, including about 10 classes, 900+ items, 200+ enemies, and a campaign running into hundreds of hours.
  • Critics describe it as one of the year’s top‑rated releases so far, with PC Gamer scoring it 92 and reports noting strong Steam Deck play.
  • McMillen capped prelaunch promotions with a public “act like a cat” contest, announcing winners from submissions filmed worldwide.