Geneforge 2 (2003)
- Developer
- Spiderweb Software
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Strategy, RPG, Indie
- Rating
- 4.3 of 5, 84 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 34 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow, thoughtful tactical RPG where you navigate a morally ambiguous world, building a loyal monster army while carefully managing resources and alliances.
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What players say
Players praise its faction-driven story and gray morality over the first game, but many note it trades Geneforge 1's sense of mystery for worldbuilding. Combat is stat-heavy and unbalanced, with nearly mandatory save-scumming. The game runs poorly on modern systems for some, lacks music, and its massive size can overstay its welcome.
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- Geneforge 1 (2001)
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More by Spiderweb Software
- Geneforge 2 - Infestation (2024)
- Geneforge 1 - Mutagen (2021)
- Avernum 4: Greed and Glory (2025)
- Geneforge 1 (2001)
- Avernum: Escape From the Pit (2012)
- Geneforge 5: Overthrow (2008)
- Avadon 3: The Warborn (2016)
- Avernum 2: Crystal Souls (2015)
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