Geneforge 2 - Infestation (2024)

Developer: Spiderweb Software
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 177 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 38 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a rugged mountain range as a life-shaping wizard, every choice in combat and alliance feels deliberate and consequential.

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What players say

Players praise the deep faction system and the freedom to build a party around summoned creatures. The game is seriously challenging with no level scaling, but some find the inventory space frustrating and the story less focused than the first game.

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