Mewgenics is a strange mix of genres that work together perfectly, creating a unique and deeply rewarding turn-based roguelike strategy experience that keeps us coming back for hours. And if that's not enough to charm you, perhaps it's the over-the-top dark humor and bizarre art that seems to go for it, with its fair share of controversy.
There's no game like Mewgenics, but there are many aspects of the game that can be found elsewhere, so fans who like certain elements of this bizarre tactical cat game will find a similarly rewarding experience. Will it be one to one? Of course not. But we'll be looking at some of the best in the genre while also offering similar gameplay loops. This is all you really want!
Isaac's Binding
To start off with a little 'give me', you can't have a list like this without including The Binding of Isaac, developed by Edmund McMillen, one of the key figures behind Mewgenics. Although the gameplay isn't very similar, it's a roguelike bullet hell that puts grotesque art and narrative first, while also providing a deeply rewarding and challenging experience underneath.
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Like Mewgenics, The Binding of Isaac feels endless, offering tons of replayability with a satisfying hook that will keep you locked in for hours. It's a fast-paced, exciting, and deeply thought-provoking game. This is what you'd expect if you've played Mewgenics. If you haven't played one of the genre's best games yet and you loved Edmund's recent releases, this is a must-play!
star vader
Next, we have StarVaders, a unique indie title that blends many genres into a grid-based deckbuilding roguelike. The enjoyable art style and direction will undoubtedly entertain your eyes for hundreds of hours. If you're a fan of the replayability and strategy aspects of Mewgenics, StarVaders will definitely scratch a similar itch.
Every choice counts, and each challenge is an opportunity to learn something new and accumulate more powerful units and cards that will help you get closer and closer to clearing the current level. It'll be missing some of the more shocking aspects of Mewgenics with its class-based combat, but it's still very engaging in its own right and goes head-to-head with an excellent gameplay loop!
Tactical Breach Wizard
Tactical Breach Wizards comes next, offering a more focused turn-based experience and minus the roguelike elements, which could be make-or-break for some of you. However, if you like Mewgenics' amazing turn-based combat, you'll want to check out this title. Because it mixes that genre with puzzle games, making each encounter feel unique and rewarding.
Each level has a solution that allows you to strategically eliminate all enemies as efficiently as possible by using a unit's unique abilities or the environment to your advantage. Once everything clicks and you solve the level's puzzles, you'll be hooked and it'll be nearly impossible to put down until the credits roll. If turn-based puzzle games sound interesting to you, don't sleep on Tactical Breach Wizards!
Slay the Spire
Want more genre-blending goodness? Fortunately, Slay the Spire does an excellent job of blending the roguelike and deckbuilding genres to provide an almost infinite amount of content, making each run feel tense, rewarding, and varied. If the hyper-strategic, build-based aspect of Mewgenics is what keeps you engaged, you shouldn't sleep on this game.
Slay the Spire is accessible and very challenging, making it suitable for players of all skill levels in the genre. It may not be as clever or extreme as Mewgenics, but the gameplay systems and mechanics are top-notch and more than make up for it. And with the sequel coming soon to Early Access, there's no better time to jump in!
Darkest Dungeon
Speaking of turn-based games, Darkest Dungeon is next, offering one of the more brutal and challenging experiences in the genre. Plus, it does a great job of mixing turn-based and roguelike, which will scratch a similar itch as Mewgenics. If the more challenging and difficult aspects of Mewgenics are your jam and you haven't played this game yet, give it a try.
Similar to Mewgenics, if one of your party members dies in Darkest Dungeon, they are gone forever, forcing you to train and equip new members to help you overcome the horrors of this gothic masterpiece. It might not be for everyone, but for those who like a constant challenge, this game will serve them for hundreds of hours, so it's easy to recommend if you like this aspect of restless cat games!
into the breach
Here we have Into the Breach, one of the best turn-based strategy games of all time. This game will keep you on your toes as you attempt to overwhelm your opponent's units. If you're looking for a solid turn-based strategy game and that's your favorite aspect of Mewgenics, this game will more than meet your needs. In fact, it's very likely that it will become your favorite genre.
Into the Breach is a very special title that may not be as long as some of the other entries on this list, but it still gives you over 50 hours to see and do everything, which is great, especially for its price point. Unlocking new machines and weapons, shooting through complex challenges, and crafting the perfect plan of attack all add up to create something perfect and unparalleled. Play Into the Breach and you won't be disappointed!
Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles
Finally, there's Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, a modern remake of the much-loved 1997 OG Final Fantasy Tactics, featuring major quality-of-life improvements, updated visuals, and phenomenal voice acting. This turn-based strategy RPG is excellent overall and delivers an inspiring experience from start to finish. And if you clicked on Mewgenics' color mechanic, you'll probably be interested in this game too.
As expected from a Final Fantasy title, Tactics has many jobs you can unlock and equip to your units, allowing you to learn new abilities and unlock more jobs as you progress through the game. There are a total of 20 tasks that can be unlocked, and there are even more special tasks that are locked to specific characters, for a total of 33 tasks. Combine this with the tense and rewarding turn-based strategy the game offers, and you'll be able to use everything to your advantage to come out on top.
Additionally, permadeath exists in Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, so it's important to consider each move to avoid disaster. If these aspects were fundamental to you at Mewgenics, you will be happy to know that you will get better results here, because each task is varied and reliable in its own way, allowing you to experiment and try new things for hundreds of hours!
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