Comparison: Mewgenics is a tactical roguelike with hidden depth
Edmund McMillen trades Isaac's tears for cat breeding, without losing an ounce of the mechanical depth that made his games work.
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Under its cute cat-breeding surface, Mewgenics hides one of the most devious progression systems released this year.
A genetic loop that rewards experimentation
Each generation of cats inherits traits and abilities from the last, turning breeding choices into a living skill tree. The temptation to keep every adorable kitten constantly clashes with the strategic upside of handing it to an NPC to upgrade your house — a permanent dilemma that’s the whole point.
Tactical battles that never let up
Turn-based fights force you to work with each fighter’s genetic strengths and weaknesses rather than lean on one universal strategy. The result is rare replayability, backed up by a million copies sold in the first week alone.
Verdict
Far more than a cute cat game: a tactical roguelike with formidable depth.
