Mewgenics Sells 150,000 Copies in Six Hours, Completely Recovers Development Costs on Steam
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel's new tactical rogue-like Mewgenics has sold over 150,000 copies in six hours on Steam, recouping its development costs and outperforming past studio launches.
The long-awaited cat-focused tactical rogue-like Mewgenics has officially arrived, and it is already shattering records on Steam. Developed by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, the game moved over 150,000 copies in its first six hours alone, instantly recovering its entire development budget and rocketing to the top of the platform charts. According to figures shared by the developers and reported by Eurogamer, the launch completely dwarfs the historical release numbers of their previous indie masterpiece, The Binding of Isaac, proving that the team's dedicated community was ready and waiting for this release.
Beyond just clearing financial hurdles, the game hit a peak concurrent player count of nearly 66,000 on Steam, managing to outsell major live service powerhouses like Overwatch during its own massive update cycle. Reviewers and early players have praised the title for its deceptively deep tactical systems, sprawling campaign length, and a standout soundtrack. It is a massive win for independent development, showing that a tightly focused, high quality single-player game can still completely dominate the conversation in a crowded modern market.
Looking ahead, the momentum is not slowing down. The creators have already confirmed that console ports for platforms like the Switch 2 and PS5 are currently in the works, alongside plans for Steam Workshop mod support and future downloadable content expansions. For players diving in right now, the sheer scale of the runs offers plenty to unpack, and the community aspect is already thriving across creator streams and social feeds. You can read the original reporting and check out the full launch details over at Eurogamer.
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Original article: Eurogamer