# Mewgenics

> The cat-breeding tactics game sold a developer-reported million copies in its first week.

- Owner: Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel
- Kind: Game
- Sector: Gaming
- Seed date: 2026-02-10
- Peak date: Week of Feb 16, 2026
- Date basis: Dates use the stated precision; chart positions are date anchors.
- Spread Score: 58 (Notable), v1.2
- Mechanics: Underdog, Maker origin, Platform jump, Press loop, Controversy

## Summary

Mewgenics launched on Steam after reviews and targeted creator outreach. Twitch streams and forum discussion accompanied a developer-reported million sales in a week. Licensed comics, toys and card-game tie-ins followed.

## Timeline

- 2026-02-06 — The Guardian (Press) — The Guardian published its review before release.
- 2026-02-09 — Edmund McMillen (YouTube) — McMillen released the animated trailer ahead of launch.
- 2026-02-10 — Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel (Open web) — The developers released Mewgenics on Steam after coordinating creator outreach with Guillotine.

The full timeline, metrics and sources are on the case page, or via the Pro API (https://howitspread.com/developers).

Canonical URL: https://howitspread.com/cases/mewgenics

Cite as: How It Spread (2026). “Mewgenics.” Case HIS-01124. Spread Score v1.2: 58/100. Updated 2026-10-15. https://howitspread.com/id/HIS-01124