Mewgenics is a 2026 roguelike tactics video game directed by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel. The game was released on February 10, 2026, and its music became one of the most talked-about parts of the experience. Blending tactical, turn-based combat with a cat-breeding life-sim loop inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics and tabletop RPGs, Mewgenics was McMillen and Glaiel’s first major release since The Binding of Isaac and The End Is Nigh — and it arrived to some of the best reviews of any game in 2026.
Quick Facts
| Title | Mewgenics |
| Type | Video Game (Tactical RPG / Roguelike Life-Sim) |
| Director/Creator | Edmund McMillen & Tyler Glaiel |
| Composer | Ridiculon (Matthias Bossi & Jon Evans) |
| Release Date | February 10, 2026 |
| Where to Play | Steam (PC); console versions in development |
| Genre | Tactical Role-Playing, Roguelike, Life Simulation |
Who Composed the Mewgenics Soundtrack?
The entire soundtrack was composed and performed by Ridiculon, the music duo consisting of Matthias Bossi and Jon Evans. They are longtime collaborators of McMillen and previously worked on The Binding of Isaac and The End Is Nigh.
For Mewgenics, they created a genre-blending soundtrack that moves between spooky jazz, western tones, metal energy, and theatrical boss songs.
Ridiculon was formed in 2013 when McMillen and Team Meat co-founder Tommy Refenes brought the pair on to score the original Mew-Genics prototype, and the duo has been part of McMillen’s musical world ever since — also composing for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth, and Super Meat Boy Forever. Bossi is a founding member of the experimental rock group Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and has drummed for acts like Fred Frith’s Cosa Brava and Tin Hat; Evans is a bassist who has recorded and toured with Tori Amos and Sarah McLachlan. That mix of avant-garde rock and session-musician polish is a big part of why the Mewgenics score sounds so unlike a typical indie game soundtrack.
Mewgenics: The Ultimate Original Soundtrack Of All Time
Soundtrack Title: Mewgenics – The Ultimate Original Soundtrack Of All Time
Release Date: February 14, 2026
Total Tracks: 82
Composer: Ridiculon
The album includes both full vocal tracks and instrumental versions.
Notable Tracks
- Eatin Rats
- Chumbucket Kitty
- Kannibal Kitty
- Mom I Really Hate You
- The Ballad of D. Claude
Boss fights feature full lyrical songs, while exploration areas use looping atmospheric instrumentals. The game’s home hub also includes a fictional radio with DJ commentary voiced by Matthias Bossi.
A 13-Year Journey and a Genre-of-the-Year Reception
Mewgenics traces back to 2012, when McMillen and Refenes first teased “Mew-Genics” as a follow-up to Super Meat Boy. The project went through a lengthy development hell, was cancelled in 2016, and was ultimately revived by McMillen and Glaiel in 2018 with a complete redesign around turn-based tactical combat and cat breeding — finally shipping on Steam nearly 14 years after it was announced.
The wait paid off critically. Mewgenics launched to a Metacritic/OpenCritic average around 89, with roughly 94% of critics recommending it, and quickly earned “Must-Play” status on OpenCritic — with outlets like Polygon calling it the first legitimate Game of the Year contender of 2026. IGN’s Dan Stapleton specifically singled out the soundtrack, alongside the game’s length and humor, as a highlight. Commercially, the game sold over 150,000 copies in its first six hours and passed one million copies within a week, reportedly generating more than $23 million in revenue.
Mewgenics is available now on Steam for PC, with console versions — reportedly led by Nintendo Switch 2 — in development.
Related reading: Explore more video game soundtracks, or browse the wider streaming guide for where to find game and film scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mewgenics released?
Mewgenics was released on Steam on February 10, 2026, after being first announced (as Mew-Genics) all the way back in 2012.
Who composed the Mewgenics soundtrack?
The music was composed and performed by Ridiculon, the duo of Matthias Bossi and Jon Evans, who have scored McMillen’s games since The Binding of Isaac.
How many tracks are on the official soundtrack?
The full album, Mewgenics – The Ultimate Original Soundtrack Of All Time, includes 82 tracks covering both vocal boss themes and instrumental versions.
Does Mewgenics feature vocal boss songs?
Yes. Full lyrical songs play during major boss fights, while exploration areas use looping atmospheric instrumentals.
Is the Mewgenics soundtrack available for streaming?
Yes, the soundtrack is available digitally on major platforms, and Ridiculon has also released it on Bandcamp.