Geneforge 1

Geneforge 1

RPG· Indie· Strategy· Isometric
Released Dec 2001

Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help. Geneforge has a huge and open storyline.

91% positive · 396 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Geneforge 1 is the original 2001 release of the first game in Spiderweb Software's Geneforge Saga. It launched as a complete, standalone RPG with no post-launch DLC or content updates. The developer's news activity for this specific title is limited to two posts from early 2021, both of which announce the release of Geneforge 1 - Mutagen — a full remaster published as a separate product on Steam (App ID 1424710). Those posts are promotional announcements for the new product, not indications of ongoing development for this original 2001 release. The store description makes no mention of planned updates, additional content, or ongoing support. This game shipped as a finished product in 2001 and has received no post-launch content cycle. It is considered complete as of its original release date.
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Store description presents Geneforge 1 as a complete, standalone RPG with no mention of planned updates, DLC, or ongoing development.
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Spiderweb Software announced the release of Geneforge 1 - Mutagen, a full remaster of the original Geneforge published as a separate Steam product. This is not a content update to the original game.
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Developer
Spiderweb Software
Publisher
Spiderweb Software
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
RPGIndieIsometricStrategyTurn-Based CombatFantasyTurn-BasedOld SchoolStory RichCRPGCreature CollectorClassicExploration

About this game

Geneforge is an Indie fantasy role-playing game, the first game in the five-part Geneforge Saga. It features an enormous world, the ability to create your own army of lethal, totally obedient creatures, and a cunning enemy AI with foes who can go on patrols, stalk you, and run for help.

Geneforge has a huge and open storyline. You have the freedom to choose your own path and decide how the story will turn out. You can fight the evil overlord or you can join him. You can help the peasants or you can torment them. You can be the bold hero or you can just try to get away. No matter what you choose, Geneforge offers an enormous adventure with plenty of replay value.

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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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