The Greater Good

The Greater Good

Released Oct 2018

The Greater Good is a stylized homage to classic turn-based RPGs. Comes complete with an epic story, optional superbosses, world map, NEW GAME+, and more. Unique graphics and a kickin' soundtrack make it look and sound like no other game.

90% positive · 109 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $4.99
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Evaluation

The Greater Good is a solo-developed, self-published indie RPG that launched on October 23, 2018. The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained experience — a "fully-realized, handcrafted world" with a defined feature set including New Game+, optional superbosses, and an original soundtrack. The language used ("Comes complete with...") frames the game as a finished product rather than an evolving one. The only DLC ever listed is the soundtrack, which released alongside the game on launch day. No post-launch content updates, expansions, or developer communications of any kind appear in the record. There is no history of post-launch content updates, no announced future content, and no indication the developer intended to expand the game beyond its initial release. This game shipped as a complete package.
Evidence
Short description says the game 'Comes complete with an epic story, optional superbosses, world map, NEW GAME+, and more' — language indicating a finished, self-contained product
store metadata · Oct 23, 2018 source development ending
high
Store description presents a fixed feature list and a fully-realized world; created entirely by one person as a love letter to classic RPGs, with no mention of planned updates or future content
description · Oct 23, 2018 source development ending
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Sam Enright
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game


The Greater Good is a fast-moving, cinematic RPG featuring stylized 3D graphics and an original, explosive soundtrack. Meet hilarious friends and make not-so hilarious enemies as you traverse a fully-realized, handcrafted world. Created entirely by one person out of love for classic turn-based RPGs.


Machines are on the rise while magic is all but forgotten. Few even remember the destruction of the Elemental Tree so many years ago. Team up with a band of unlikely heroes as you rediscover this world's past and fight to save its future.

Features:

  • Experience a fast-moving, cinematic story told across a dangerous world.
  • No random battles. Jump and platform your way over enemies and through areas.
  • 29 original tracks on a bold, modern soundtrack.
  • Fast-paced, easily accessible battle system designed for newcomers to the genre.
  • Skill system adds required strategy and depth to battles for veterans of the genre.
  • NEW GAME+.
  • Optional superbosses.
  • Other cool secrets you'll have to find.
  • Cool wolf character.

Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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