Geneforge 5: Overthrow (2008)

Developer: Spiderweb Software
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy, RPG, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 122 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 32 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A methodical, story-driven tactical RPG where you carefully shape your army and navigate a war-torn world through turn-based combat and diplomacy.

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What players say

Players love the deep storytelling and meaningful choices, but are split on the execution. Some find it the slowest and most RNG-dependent in the series, with a disappointing ending and occasional game-breaking bugs. Others praise it as a refined capstone with the best graphics and mechanics, worth the challenge for series fans.

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