MEAT
Released Feb 2021
M.E.A.T. is a pixel art RPG game in a horror sci-fi setting, with renowned fight, movement and character development systems. Unravel the mystery of a sinister substance and become the hero of a small Canadian city during the Gold Rush era.
72% positive · 212 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $6.99
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Evaluation
M.E.A.T. RPG launched on February 14, 2021 as a self-contained pixel-art RPG. The developer's news history shows no major content updates post-launch — only a handful of feature patches and a free demo release in December 2021.
The most significant post-launch communication was the November 9, 2022 announcement of a sequel, M.E.A.T. II: Absolute Zero. Crucially, the developer noted that what was originally planned as an expansion for M.E.A.T. RPG had evolved into a standalone game instead. This means the sequel announcement effectively signals that no expansion or DLC for the original game is coming — the planned additional content was redirected into a separate product.
Following the sequel announcement, the developer's remaining posts (March 2023) were character class showcases for M.E.A.T. II, not for the original game. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap for the original title, and no developer statements about future content for M.E.A.T. RPG. The last post of any kind dates to March 5, 2023, with no communication since.
The game launched as a complete narrative experience and, given that its planned expansion became a separate sequel, it appears to have shipped as a finished product with no further content intended. The original game can be considered content-complete as of its launch date.
Evidence
Developer announced M.E.A.T. II: Absolute Zero as a standalone sequel, explicitly noting it originated as a planned expansion for M.E.A.T. RPG that grew into its own game. This effectively confirms no expansion content is coming to the original.
Last developer communication of any kind — a character class showcase for the sequel M.E.A.T. II, not the original game.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Trippin Bears
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
M.E.A.T. is a pixel-art RPG game, maintained in a sci-fi horror climate and styled after the classics of the genre from the 1990s. Learn the story of Sir Culligan, a Civil War veteran, who decides to confront the ominous substance slowly digesting his town and save the area and its inhabitants.
Immerse yourself in the climatic Canada of the late nineteenth century, fully controlled by the gold rush. Meet Sir Culligan, who after his return from the Civil War settled in the town of Washagami, where he ran his mine and led the life of a local magnate. However, his calm was disturbed by the events of the unlucky day, when the town was cut off from the world due to heavy frosts and heavy snowfall. Soon, all citizens began to suffer from hunger and the mysterious substance that appeared in the area - Telestarion. Contact with it changes the nature of not only people but also objects. Sir Culligan must solve the mystery of an unknown matter and save his town.
The M.E.A.T. action takes place in an open world and it will depend on you where the hero will go. However, remember to plan your actions wisely - day and night system will affect not only the availability of tasks but also the level of your opponents. Thanks to the extensive dialogue options you will also decide how the action will go. You'll need at least 10 hours to learn the whole story, but the fun doesn't end there! In addition to the main storyline, there are a lot of additional tasks waiting for you, as well as free-roaming and New Game+ modes, which will allow you to get to know the world of Washagami better and visit every corner of these puzzling areas.
As befits a classic RPG, the character development system is based on statistics. Performing missions, killing opponents, or training on nearby monsters will allow you to gain experience and develop your character. An extensive network of unique skills, a wide selection of weapons at your disposal, a variety of items, and different opponents will make it possible for everyone to approach the fight in an individual way. M.E.A.T. is the first step in our journey - the next step will be to expand the game with cooperation mode and the ultimate goal - to create an MMORPG in the same universe.
Key elements of the game:
Maximum supported resolution: full HD
Immerse yourself in the climatic Canada of the late nineteenth century, fully controlled by the gold rush. Meet Sir Culligan, who after his return from the Civil War settled in the town of Washagami, where he ran his mine and led the life of a local magnate. However, his calm was disturbed by the events of the unlucky day, when the town was cut off from the world due to heavy frosts and heavy snowfall. Soon, all citizens began to suffer from hunger and the mysterious substance that appeared in the area - Telestarion. Contact with it changes the nature of not only people but also objects. Sir Culligan must solve the mystery of an unknown matter and save his town.
The M.E.A.T. action takes place in an open world and it will depend on you where the hero will go. However, remember to plan your actions wisely - day and night system will affect not only the availability of tasks but also the level of your opponents. Thanks to the extensive dialogue options you will also decide how the action will go. You'll need at least 10 hours to learn the whole story, but the fun doesn't end there! In addition to the main storyline, there are a lot of additional tasks waiting for you, as well as free-roaming and New Game+ modes, which will allow you to get to know the world of Washagami better and visit every corner of these puzzling areas.
As befits a classic RPG, the character development system is based on statistics. Performing missions, killing opponents, or training on nearby monsters will allow you to gain experience and develop your character. An extensive network of unique skills, a wide selection of weapons at your disposal, a variety of items, and different opponents will make it possible for everyone to approach the fight in an individual way. M.E.A.T. is the first step in our journey - the next step will be to expand the game with cooperation mode and the ultimate goal - to create an MMORPG in the same universe.
Key elements of the game:
- open world,
- The cult climate of the classics from the 1990s,
- Charming Canada in the era of the famous gold rush,
- Extensive dialogue options,
- An engaging combat system with an extensive skills network,
- unique weapons, items and monsters,
- free roaming and New Game+ mode
Maximum supported resolution: full HD
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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