Mewgenics is FINALLY Out After 12 Years – First Impressions & Why You Need to Play It TODAY (Plus Crisol: Theater of Idols!)
Tuesday, February 10, 2026Mewgenics is FINALLY Out After 12 Years – First Impressions & Why You Need to Play It TODAY (Plus Crisol: Theater of Idols!)
February 10, 2026 — It's a massive indie launch day! Mewgenics, Edmund McMillen's cat-breeding roguelite that's been in development hell for 12+ years, just unlocked on Steam (9 AM PT / 12 PM ET). Meanwhile, Blumhouse Games' Spanish folk-horror shooter Crisol: Theater of Idols drops later today across PC, PS5, and Xbox. Both are getting rave preview buzz — time to dive in!
Mewgenics: The 12-Year Wait Ends with a Bang
From Edmund McMillen (The Binding of Isaac) and Tyler Glaiel comes this turn-based roguelite where you breed mutant cats, equip them with collars (Fighter, Tank, Mage), and send squads on tactical adventures in Boon County. Draft 1000+ abilities, collect 900+ items, battle 200+ enemies — and pass down scars/mutations to build god-tier felines.
Launch Details:
- Price: $26.99 (10% launch discount)
- Platforms: PC (Steam Deck Verified!)
- Play Now: Steam
Early Buzz & Previews: Critics are losing it — "fantastic tactical RPG" (IGN), "morbid masterclass" (RPS), "near-purrfect" (GameSpot). 200+ hour campaign with endless replayability.
"After 200+ hours it's my favourite game. Like ever." — @TheOnlyJakeEver
Crisol: Theater of Idols – Bloody Spanish Folk-Horror Drops Later
Vermila Studios & Blumhouse bring a BioShock x Resident Evil FPS to Hispania — a nightmarish, folklore-twisted Spain. Play as Gabriel: use your own blood as ammo (don't bleed out!), explore cursed Tormentosa island, battle puppets & cults, solve blood puzzles. Baroque visuals, religious horror vibes.
Launch Details:
- Price: $17.99
- Platforms: PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- Play Now: Steam | PS Store | Xbox (6 PM CET / 12 PM ET?)
Preview Hype: Demo smashed with 76% positive (586 reviews). "Bloody good time," "gorgeous BioShock atmosphere."
Launch Day Comparison
| Game | Genre | Price | Dev Time | Key Hook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mewgenics | Roguelite Tactics | $26.99 | 12+ Years | Mutant Cat Armies |
| Crisol | Horror FPS | $17.99 | ~3 Years | Blood Ammo + Folklore |
Community Goes Wild on X
X is exploding: "Mewgenics is a salvajada" (insane depth), Crisol VA announcements, "Tormentosa abre sus puertas!" Early players raving about synergies & atmosphere.
Grab 'Em Now!
Perfect launch day duo: tactical cat chaos + bloody horror. What are you playing first? Drop thoughts below!
Sources: Steam pages