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Single-player games like Geneforge 1

Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to Geneforge 1, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.

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Ranked picks

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    Geneforge 2 — Steam game cover

    Geneforge 2

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Geneforge 1.

    Geneforge 2 is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure with a science fiction twist. Explore a huge world, choose which side you will fight for, and make your own horde of completely obedient mutant monsters. Geneforge 2 has a huge and open storyline. You can join with any of several factions and reach dozens of different endings.

    2003StrategyIndieRPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Geneforge 5: Overthrow — Steam game cover

    Geneforge 5: Overthrow

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Geneforge 1.

    Geneforge 5: Overthrow is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the final chapter of the epic Geneforge Saga. Return to the world of the Shapers one final time. Explore a vast, war-torn world, create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters, and choose a side to help lead to final victory.

    2008StrategyIndieRPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Avernum: Escape From the Pit — Steam game cover

    Avernum: Escape From the Pit

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Geneforge 1.

    Avernum is a land underground, a subterranean nation full of rogues, misfits, and brigands, struggling for survival in the monster-infested darkness. Hunt for glory, treasure, and justice in the underworld. Fight for survival, freedom, and even vengeance in the epic indie cult-classic.

    2012StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Geneforge 3 — Steam game cover

    Geneforge 3

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Geneforge 1.

    Geneforge 3 is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the third chapter of the Geneforge Saga. In this fantasy adventure, you can explore strange, hostile lands, choose which side you will fight for, and, as always, make your own horde of completely obedient mutant monsters. Geneforge 3 has a huge and open storyline.

    2005StrategyIndieRPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Avadon: The Black Fortress — Steam game cover

    Avadon: The Black Fortress

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Geneforge 1.

    Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)

    2011IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Avadon 2: The Corruption — Steam game cover

    Avadon 2: The Corruption

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Geneforge 1.

    Avadon 2: The Corruption is a huge, indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the second chapter in the epic Avadon trilogy. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law.

    2013StrategyIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Geneforge 4: Rebellion — Steam game cover

    Geneforge 4: Rebellion

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Geneforge 1.

    Geneforge 4: Rebellion is an Indie fantasy role-playing adventure, the fourth chapter of the Geneforge Saga. Once again, return to the world of the Shapers, where you will explore a vast world, choose what side you will fight for, and create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters.

    2006StrategyIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Geneforge 1 - Mutagen — Steam game cover

    Geneforge 1 - Mutagen

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Geneforge 1.

    Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    UnderRail — Steam game cover

    UnderRail

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Geneforge 1.

    UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.

    2015IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition — Steam game cover

    Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Geneforge 1.

    The classic adventure returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition includes the original Baldur’s Gate adventure, the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion, and all-new content including three new party members.

    2013AdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lords of Xulima — Steam game cover

    Lords of Xulima

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Geneforge 1.

    Lords of Xulima is a challenging Role-playing game set on the mythical continent of Xulima, where Gods and humans once walked side by side. Experience a genuine RPG featuring over 100 hours of gameplay, and discover one of the most epic sagas ever told.

    2014RPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fallout 4 — Steam game cover

    Fallout 4

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Geneforge 1.

    From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

    2015RPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Necromancer : Winter — Steam game cover

    Necromancer : Winter

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Revive dead enemies and build your army! Necromancer's Adventure Game. You can play 4 Chapters.

    2021Adventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Queen's Wish: The Conqueror — Steam game cover

    Queen's Wish: The Conqueror

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Geneforge 1.

    At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Avernum 2: Crystal Souls — Steam game cover

    Avernum 2: Crystal Souls

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Geneforge 1.

    Huge indie fantasy role-playing adventure in a massive, underground land. Packed with over 100 towns and dungeons and an epic story. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests. Master over 60 spells and abilities. Hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts. Over 50 hours of gameplay.

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure5.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Avernum 3: Ruined World — Steam game cover

    Avernum 3: Ruined World

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Geneforge 1.

    Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Avernum 4: Greed and Glory — Steam game cover

    Avernum 4: Greed and Glory

    Single-player alternative to Geneforge 1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Geneforge 1.

    The cult-classic saga is back! Battle for fame, power, and wealth in the subterranean nation of Avernum. Conquer an enormous underworld in this epic turn-based fantasy RPG. Features huge, clever dungeons, varied and cunning foes, 100s of artifacts to find or craft, and a really cool story.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →