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Geneforge 5: Overthrow

Turn-based fantasy RPG about creating monsters and choosing sides

Spiderweb Software · Released Nov 1, 2008

StrategyRPGIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 124
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
OpenGL compliant Sound: S…
0.5 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Geneforge 5: Overthrow?

An isometric fantasy RPG set in a war-torn world where the Shapers face a rebellion. You explore a large world, create and command monsters, and take quests for rival factions, using turn-based combat, stealth, or diplomacy to resolve conflicts.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy old-school fantasy RPGs with turn-based combat
  • +you want faction choices that affect the ending
  • +you like building a group of creatures to command

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fast combat to turn-based battles
  • −you want one clear path through the story

What players say

92% of 124 reviews are positive

Some players find the game's pace slow.

Screenshots and trailer

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Geneforge 5: Overthrow system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL compliant Sound: S…, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

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 5: Overthrow have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Geneforge 5: Overthrow run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve 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 5: Overthrow 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

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