Rank 01Games like Mewgenics
- 42 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Mewgenics also play
The closest matches to Mewgenics: XCOM® 2, Into the Breach, The Last Spell, Griftlands, and Tactics Ogre: Reborn. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares tactical positioning with Mewgenics.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
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Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Mewgenics.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
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Griftlands
Why this: Also Comic Book and Dark Humor, like Mewgenics.
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Shares tactical positioning and roguelite progression with Mewgenics.
- 96% of 4,790 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 92% of 25,632 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG
- Metacritic 88
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Amazing soundtrack
- Character death is okay
- No attacks miss
- Dark
- Whimsical
- Cat breeding
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Darkest Dungeon®
Why this: Same dark mood as Mewgenics.
Othercide
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Mewgenics.
Wildermyth
Why this: Also Comic Book and Turn-Based Tactics, like Mewgenics.
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Why this: Also Dark Humor and Turn-Based Tactics, like Mewgenics.
Cheaper alternatives
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1 Bit Survivor
Why this: Shares tactical positioning and roguelite progression with Mewgenics.
The Royal Writ
Why this: Shares roguelite progression with Mewgenics.
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Mewgenics.
Gloomhaven
Why this: Shares tactical positioning with Mewgenics.
Cat God Ranch
Why this: Also Cats and Turn-Based Combat, like Mewgenics.
Wildfrost
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Mewgenics.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Mewgenics, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online
Why this: Also Cats and Turn-Based Combat, like Mewgenics.
of the Devil
Why this: Also Comic Book and Dark Humor, like Mewgenics.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Why this: Shares roguelite progression with Mewgenics.
Miscrits: World of Creatures
Why this: Also Surreal and Turn-Based Tactics, like Mewgenics.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Mewgenics.
Limbus Company
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Mewgenics.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Into the Breach
Why this: Shares tactical positioning with Mewgenics.
The Last Spell
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Mewgenics.
Griftlands
Why this: Also Comic Book and Dark Humor, like Mewgenics.
Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Turn-Based Combat, like Mewgenics.
More from Edmund McMillen
Other recommendable Steam games by Edmund McMillen, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Why this: Same dark mood as Mewgenics.
The Legend of Bum-Bo
Why this: Shares roguelite progression with Mewgenics.
About Mewgenics
The closest matches to Mewgenics: XCOM® 2, Into the Breach, The Last Spell, Griftlands, and Tactics Ogre: Reborn. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Mewgenics is your kind of game, the closest matches are XCOM® 2, Into the Breach and The Last Spell — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark and whimsical, and single out its cat breeding and class customization. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Mewgenics is a strategy RPG from Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, releasing in 2026 at $29.99. The game tasks players with breeding and customizing cats across generations to build an army suited for turn-based tactical encounters. Rogue-lite progression structures each run while class customization and genetic manipulation let players shape their feline squads over time. Reviewers describe the tone as dark and whimsical, and highlight design choices like permanent character death and attacks that never miss as hooks that keep sessions engaging. Players also note the absence of experience-point grinding as a structural departure from the genre norm. The game carries a Steam Deck Verified designation and holds a 92% positive rating from over 25,600 Steam reviews, with a Metacritic score of 88.
About Mewgenics: Build the ultimate cat army through tactical breeding and send them into deep, challenging turn-based adventures. Draft abilities, collect items, and manipulate genetics across generations in this roguelike tactics game from the creators of The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh.
Is Mewgenics worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 25,632 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 88% positive across 688 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 88 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Amazing soundtrack
- Character death is okay
- No attacks miss
- No grinding xp
People who play it also play: XCOM® 2, Into the Breach, The Last Spell
Frequently asked about Mewgenics
Can I run it?
Is Mewgenics verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Mewgenics is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Mewgenics cost?
Mewgenics is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mewgenics?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mewgenics are XCOM® 2, Into the Breach, The Last Spell.
Who developed Mewgenics?
Mewgenics was developed by Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel and published by Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel.