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

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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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