The Mims Beginning
Developed by Squatting Penguins · Published by The End of the Sun Forge
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie, simulation game by Squatting Penguins, published by The End of the Sun Forge — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Experience a mystical journey with the Mims in this strategic god-like adventure—build, grow, protect, and wield divine powers. Now it's completely free! Also check out our other story-rich fantasy game, The End of the Sun, where you become a tracker of mythical beings and unravel mysteries.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Mims Beginning.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP or later
- Processor: 3.0Ghz dual core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 4850
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported languages (4)
The Mims Beginning FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Mims Beginning?
Steam classifies The Mims Beginning as a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play game, developed by Squatting Penguins. Experience a mystical journey with the Mims in this strategic god-like adventure—build, grow, protect, and wield divine powers. Now it's completely free! Also check out our other story-rich fantasy game, The End of the Sun, where you become a tracker of mythical beings and unravel mysteries.
Is The Mims Beginning free to play?
Yes — Steam lists The Mims Beginning as Free to Play.
Is The Mims Beginning single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Mims Beginning: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Mims Beginning on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Mims Beginning for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Mims Beginning out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 18, 2016.
What platforms is The Mims Beginning on?
The Mims Beginning is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Mims Beginning single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Mims Beginning cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Does The Mims Beginning have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 35 achievements for The Mims Beginning.
Who made The Mims Beginning?
The Mims Beginning is developed by Squatting Penguins and published by The End of the Sun Forge.
Where to get The Mims Beginning
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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