Mutants: Genesis

Released May 2025

Mutants: Genesis is an online card game that you can play solo or with up to 3 players in PvE and PvP modes! Join the next generation of Psycogs and climb the ranks to establish yourself as Champion! Collect hundreds of mutants, fashion your own deck, cooperate with or fight other players!

76% positive · 458 reviews

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Released, ongoing live service game

High confidence

Live Service

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Released, ongoing live service game

High confidence

Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Mutants: Genesis launched into full 1.0 release on May 20, 2025, following more than two years in Early Access. The game is a free-to-play online card game built around ongoing live-service systems: a Genetic Pass (battle pass with seasonal rewards), weekly rotating Time Rifts, ranked seasons, and a cosmetic monetization cycle. These are not one-time additions — they are the fundamental structure of the game, designed to continue indefinitely. The developer, Celsius Online, has been consistently active throughout the game's life. During Early Access (May 2023–May 2025), they shipped two major content expansions — the Pioneer Drop and the Ascension update (Chapter 2) — alongside frequent balance patches, new game modes (Extreme Mode, Time Rifts), and a mobile port. The launch post on May 20, 2025 explicitly described the 1.0 release as "the start of a new chapter," not a conclusion, and the developer has continued posting patch notes and updates after launch. The game's structure — with new ranked seasons, weekly Time Rifts refreshing with new challenges and rewards, and a pass system that rotates — means there is always new content cycling through. This is a game that is designed never to be "done" in the traditional sense. Players can engage with it at any time and find an active, evolving experience.

Evidence

Official 1.0 launch on PC and mobile. Developer describes the launch as 'the start of a new chapter,' not a conclusion, and thanks the community for their support during over two years of Early Access.

news post · May 20, 2025 source development ongoing

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Announcement of the Ascension major content update, delivering 18 new cards across 6 releases over 12+ weeks, plus a new boss dungeon — demonstrating a sustained cadence of content additions.

news post · Jul 11, 2024 source content shipped

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Media

Details

Developer

Celsius Online

Publisher

Celsius Online

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

Strategy Card Game Card Battler 2D 3D Futuristic Sci-fi Choices Matter Combat Deckbuilding PvE Team-Based Free to Play Cyberpunk Early Access

About this game

Mutants: Genesis: Unleash your mutants in the arena. The GCC where maps come to life

Immerse yourself in Mutants: Genesis, an explosive online card game where every card comes to life in a vibrant cyberpunk universe. Fast-paced combat, spectacular visuals and high-level strategy: Mutants: Genesis brings card games to life!

🎴 Animated cards for intense battles

Each ardc is animated, offering an immersive visual experience inspired by 90s comic books.
The battles are fast-paced and visually impressive, turning each duel into a real show.

🧬 Build your deck with unique Mutants

Collect over 200 cards spread across 6 distinct genes.
Create synergies between Mutants, Support Cards and Buildings to devise winning strategies.

🤝 Cooperate to defeat legendary Bosses

Take part in cooperative battles for up to 3 players against powerful Bosses.
Complete weekly Time Rifts challenges for exclusive rewards.

🏆 Compete against other players and climb the rankings

Engage in competitive PvP duels and progress from Bronze to Champion in dynamic seasons!
Adapt your decks with regular balancing updates to stay on top.

🎁 Progress and unlock new cards

Earn cards and resources by playing PvP, PvE and completing daily, weekly and monthly challenges!
Use these resources to craft new cards and improve your decks.

🌌 A rich and mysterious universe to explore

Play as the latest prodigy at an orphanage training future Psycogs, tacticians capable of controlling Mutants. Discover the secrets that lurk in the shadows of this institution and forge your legend in tournaments around the world!Mutants: Genesis takes you through two story arcs that explore the game's universe!