MewnBase

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"Mewnbase is a single-player Simulation game with cute, 2D visuals where you play as a space-cat building and managing a base on an uncharted planet. Gather resources, construct modules, and upgrade technology to survive day/night cycles and weather hazards. Despite some grinding and bugs, Mewnbase offers ingenious and cozy gameplay."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,122 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

grinding24 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and cute cat characters, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay is simple and relaxing, providing a casual experience for players who enjoy base-building and survival mechanics.
The game has solid mechanics and a well-balanced tech progression, allowing players to gather resources and craft items effectively.

The game currently lacks content, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to limited replayability.
There are issues with the controls and UI, making it less intuitive for new players, especially during the tutorial.
The game has been criticized for its lack of challenge, as there are no real threats or enemies, making survival feel too easy.

story
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
91%
5%
The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around a basic survival mission with little to no lore or narrative depth. Players often find the missions repetitive and lacking in engaging content, with the primary goal being to survive a set number of days rather than to experience a rich storyline. While the gameplay is enjoyable and casual, many reviewers express a desire for more varied missions and a deeper narrative to enhance replayability.
- “I would say it is a decent mid-sized game with cool gameplay and story.”
- “Even though it's sad short, I'd love to play it with actual quests and a long gameplay.”
- “Hope this developer makes more fun games like this, maybe a story-based zombie game with a huge world; I would buy it for sure!”
- “There's no story or plot beyond the half-baked message explaining your starting situation.”
- “Currently, mission mode doesn't tell any stories; you just survive until the 13th day and that's it.”
- “- as it says, the game isn't very fleshed out; after the first mission is completed, there's no real story or replayability.”
gameplay
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
71%
10%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple and relaxing sci-fi survival experience, with mechanics that involve resource gathering, crafting, and base building. However, many players find the gameplay lacking in depth and challenge, often leading to a quick completion of the available content, typically within 5 to 10 hours. While the game has charming graphics and some enjoyable mechanics, it suffers from repetitive gameplay and limited options, leaving players wanting more substantial content and variety.
- “Very enjoyable game with fun mechanics and a very straightforward fun progression.”
- “It's a simple and relaxing sci-fi survival game with a great cartoony look and with great overall mechanics and gameplay.”
- “The mechanics, gameplay, and general functionality are all in place, and, for its price, it is an amazing game.”
- “The game’s mechanics, particularly the restriction on venturing far from the base and the possibility of researching technologies out of order, felt more like hindrances than engaging gameplay elements.”
- “The problem is that this game doesn't have a lot of gameplay; you can complete it in a few hours if you don't fail.”
- “Overall, there is currently only a few hours of gameplay (it seems once you have unlocked and built everything, you've beaten the game).”
graphics
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
54%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and quirky art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic and gameplay experience. While some users noted minor issues like fuzzy assets, the visuals are generally considered charming and well-suited for casual play. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere, making it appealing to a broad audience.
- “The animations and overall graphics are excellent and it's an enjoyable way to spend a weekend.”
- “I love this game, the art style is fantastic.”
- “Great concept, lovely graphics, and although the late game does get a bit boring, it is well worth the price.”
- “Barebones survival gameplay, tech tree has maybe a dozen things to unlock, graphics are nothing special.”
- “- assets are fuzzy (especially given the art style, it should be vector graphics)”
- “For being early in development and only about to enter early access, the game feels pretty accomplished and the only bugs I have encountered so far in my first couple of hours playing are minor graphical glitches that I can overlook.”
replayability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
Overall, the game suffers from low replayability, with many players noting a lack of depth, story, and engaging content after the initial playthrough. While some features like random map generation offer limited replay value, the absence of meaningful challenges or additional gameplay modes leaves players feeling that the game could benefit from more replayability enhancements. Despite its solid execution and enjoyable design, the game currently does not provide enough incentive for players to return after completing it.
- “The maps are randomly generated (or you can type in a seed), which already gives its limited gameplay replayability.”
- “That would really help add a lot of replay value to the game - almost like Factorio... but cuter!”
- “Not a ton of replayability, but a solid and well-constructed little game.”
- “But sadly, very shallow, quite grindy in the late stages and aside from achievements, it has almost no replay value.”
- “Overall, it's a pretty good game, but the achievements lean towards replayability and there really isn't much making you want to play again after you beat it.”
- “As it stands, the game isn't very fleshed out; after the first mission is completed, there's no real story or replayability.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious, especially in the late stages where resource collection becomes a chore. While early gameplay involves significant grinding for supplies, players can enhance productivity through research, though many find the overall experience shallow with limited replay value. The game appeals to those who enjoy farming mechanics, particularly if they have a fondness for cats and cozy themes.
- “But sadly, very shallow, quite grindy in the late stages and bar achievements has almost no replay value.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Air/food gameplay is tedious rather than nail-biting.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting minimal to no bugs or glitches, even in its early development phase. While some minor graphical issues have been noted, they do not significantly detract from the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the polished feel of the game, highlighting that it is both fun and well-made despite its short length.
- “It's quite short - it only lasts for a few hours - but it's bug-free, nicely polished, and fun.”
- “It's not buggy, but you can definitely tell the game is missing content as you can just zoom to the end of the entire tech tree and see everything the game has to offer in 30 in-game days or less.”
- “For being early in development and only about to enter early access, the game feels pretty accomplished, and the only bugs I have encountered so far in my first couple of hours playing are minor graphical glitches that I can overlook.”
- “The buggy is still rough to control, but the dozer makes up for that.”
- “Drifting across a strange planet in a space buggy, trying to outrun the oxygen meter because you forgot to craft a backup tank will never stop being fun.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
46%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the title theme and menu music as enjoyable and atmospheric. However, there is a notable absence of background music during gameplay, which some users feel makes the experience feel empty and lacking depth. Overall, while the existing music is appreciated, players express a desire for more ambient and in-game music to enhance the overall experience.
- “Love the starting menu and the game music.”
- “Relaxing music - 110/10 (I still like it).”
- “Graphics are also nice and music really helps to create atmosphere... and for the price of 5 bucks, I must recommend it.”
- “Music is missing; there is so much missing for a full release.”
- “There’s no background music.”
- “Could do with some background music; it's a bit empty.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring a variety of amusing puns and a lighthearted tone that resonates with players. Many users highlight its short length but find it consistently funny and enjoyable, particularly appreciating the cute cat theme. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that enhances the gaming experience.
- “This game is hilarious!”
- “The funny lil' puns are all around in the game.”
- “Cute game, short but very funny and enjoyable :D”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with reports of crashes when building too many structures and instances of game saves being erased. Additionally, players have noted performance issues during extended play sessions, indicating significant room for improvement in this area.
- “Optimization - 10/10”
- “Optimization - 10/10”
- “The optimization is terrible; it crashes if you build too many structures and erases the game save.”
- “The game can have some performance issues if running for a long time.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by appealing graphics and a well-composed soundtrack, which together create an immersive experience. Many users find the overall ambiance commendable, especially considering the game's low price of $5.
- “The graphics are nice, and the music really helps to create an immersive atmosphere. For the price of 5 bucks, I must recommend it.”