Fight over stupid creatures in Mewts
Indie studio Shelter will open the first public playtest of Mewts on Steam on December 12th. This marks the moment when players can finally try out the top-down party game with friends and share the experience that will shape the final stages of development. The official trailer gives a glimpse of the fun tone and fast-paced action that defines the experience.
Mewts is a light-hearted multiplayer party game for up to four players. Each controls elastic, worm-like creatures that can grab both ends of their bodies, shape into long shapes, and launch objects or each other with amazing force. Movements feel physical and playful, in keeping with the game's signature visual style. Each asset began as a real clay model or stop-motion animation and was then rendered as a 3D piece of art, giving the world a handcrafted charm that feels alive and tactile.
The game focuses on competitive modes that combine simple rules with a steady dose of chaos. Creatures swing, flop and collide in unpredictable ways, creating moments that combine strategy with slapstick energy. Whether players sit side by side or play online from different locations, matches move quickly and encourage creative use of each character's flexibility.
Several modes highlight the game. Slingball aims to direct the ball into the goal while stretching and destroying opponents. Brawl turns the arena into a straight contest of random clashes. The king of the hill rewards those who maintain control the longest while everyone else tries to stop them. The race combines challenges with movement and normal physical pushing. Greedy Mewts divides players into teams that try to collect and steal as many balls as possible.
Shelter intends to conduct a playtest to introduce players to the full range of these ideas and get an idea of ​​how the studio is preparing for the official release.
