Geneforge 1
Isometric fantasy RPG with creature creation and branching choices
Spiderweb Software · Released Dec 1, 2001
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 92% of 396
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
What is Geneforge 1?
This is an isometric fantasy RPG with turn-based combat. You explore a large world, create creatures to fight alongside you, and make choices that affect the story, including whether to oppose an overlord or join him.
For you if...
- +you enjoy turn-based combat with creatures you create
- +you like making choices that change the story
Not for you if...
- −you prefer real-time action over turn-based combat
- −you want a story with few major choices
What players say
92% of 396 reviews are positive
Players praise the setting and freedom to choose their path, but complain about dated, awkward controls.
Screenshots and trailer
Geneforge 1 system requirements
Minimum: OpenGL compliant Sound: S…, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Geneforge 1?
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- OS
- Windows® XP / Vista™ / Windows® 7 Processor: 1.6 GHz CPU Memory: 512 MB Hard disk space: 300MB Video: OpenGL compliant graphics card Sound: Sound card
- Processor
- 1.6 GHz CPU Memory: 512 MB Hard disk space: 300MB Video: OpenGL compliant graphics card Sound: Sound card
- Graphics
- OpenGL compliant graphics card Sound: Sound card
- Memory
- 512 MB Hard disk space: 300MB Video: OpenGL compliant graphics card Sound: Sound card
- Storage
- 300MB Video: OpenGL compliant graphics card Sound: Sound card
Does Geneforge 1 have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Geneforge 1 run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- Native resolution not supported
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Geneforge 1 use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
