Mewgenics Review | Nearing Purrrfection
Published 2/11/2026
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84
-4 vs critic avg
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Mewgenics
A darkly comic roguelike tactics game about breeding a cat army, drafting abilities, collecting items, and carrying genetic traits across generations.
- Developer
- Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel
- Publisher
- Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel
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88
Average of 33 scored external reviews.
User average
79
Average of 1 saved user rating.
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High confidenceMixed response
Critic avg
88
33 scored reviews
Total coverage
33
All coverage currently scored
Score range
70–100
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 88 across 33 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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33 included scored reviews
90–10020 reviews · 61%
80–899 reviews · 27%
70–794 reviews · 12%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
Showing 11-20 of 33 matching critic reviews. 33 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 4.
Bhernardo Viana
DestructoidMewgenics review: Balancing chaos with player freedom
Published 2/10/2026
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RogueliteTactical RPGCat breedingEdmund McMillenTyler GlaielStrategyTurn-based combatPlayer agency
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90
+2 vs critic avg
Recommended
Read originalChris Leebody
Cubed3Mewgenics Review
Published 2/10/2026
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralhttps://metro.co.uk/2026/02/10/mewgenics-review-catnip-turn-based-strategy-fans-26805641/
Published 2/10/2026
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80
-8 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalSamiha Solaiman
GamesCreedMewgenics Review
Published 2/8/2026
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84
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalGülhis Canpolat
Oyungezer OnlineMewgenics - İnceleme
Published 2/8/2026
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85
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJerry Williams
RPGFanMewgenics Review
Published 2/6/2026
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79
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteven Scaife
Slant Magazine‘Mewgenics’ Review: The Cats Aren’t Alright
Published 2/6/2026
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70
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Spencer
The GuardianMewgenics review – infinite ways to skin a cat
Published 2/6/2026
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80
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle McGrath
Thumb CultureMewgenics – PC Review
Published 2/6/2026
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80
-8 vs critic avg
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