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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Vista or Later Processeur : 1.2 GHZ Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : 256 MB VRAM Espace disque : 400 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Geneforge 2 - Infestation

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Released March 27, 2024
sample: 178 reviews posted after launch (144 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 178 reviews (« Very Positive »)
19,50€ 11,70€ -40%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The remake/remaster hype isn’t just talk: 30 combined mentions dominate discussions, with 29 out of 30 singing its praises. Nearly every player who tried it put in serious hours—over 75% crossed the 25-hour mark.

What it's about: Wildly open-ended adventure in a unique fantasy world. Use battle or diplomacy and trickery to change the world, served by an army of custom-made mutant monsters. Almost 90 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Enormous range of abilities, factions, quests, and paths to victory.

In-game

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« The same thing for almost 30 years... low budget on a game which is impossible to drop out. Thank you, Jeff Vogel. »
👍 anonymous review · 46 h played
« Supwe inrérestant ... j'ai adoré complètement ! »
👍 anonymous review · 188 h played
« same as it ever was same as it ever was same as it ever was »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Just like the old game, its fun to go full on power hungry, cleanse the land of the filth residing or to find a middle path. »
👍 anonymous review · 616 h played
« The game is good, probably as good as I remember it. Maybe that is the problem. I remember too much of it, it took away all the suspense. I think I am just getting too old to enjoy it... »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Longtime Geneforge fan. Jeff's remasters have not disappointed, glad to see these masterworks getting renewed life. Good game for any RPG fan. Please try this game out. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Played them all. This is a gem once again!! »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played
« An old classic I almost forgot that makes one remember a game needn't require a supercomputer to be fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played

In players' words

« The same thing for almost 30 years... low budget on a game which is impossible to drop out. Thank you, Jeff Vogel. »
👍 anonymous review · 46 h played
« The game is good, probably as good as I remember it. Maybe that is the problem. I remember too much of it, it took away all the suspense. I think I am just getting too old to enjoy it... »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Supwe inrérestant ... j'ai adoré complètement ! »
👍 anonymous review · 188 h played
« Longtime Geneforge fan. Jeff's remasters have not disappointed, glad to see these masterworks getting renewed life. Good game for any RPG fan. Please try this game out. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« same as it ever was same as it ever was same as it ever was »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Played them all. This is a gem once again!! »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played
« Just like the old game, its fun to go full on power hungry, cleanse the land of the filth residing or to find a middle path. »
👍 anonymous review · 616 h played
« An old classic I almost forgot that makes one remember a game needn't require a supercomputer to be fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
95 % pos · n=107
Story / writing
95 % pos · n=64
Graphics / art
80 % pos · n=15
Interface / UX
57 % pos · n=14
Content / longevity
90 % pos · n=10
Performance
50 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay10710232
Story / writing646121
Graphics / art151203
Interface / UX14815
Content / longevity10901
Performance4202
Value for money4400
Audio / music3102
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
100 % (n=5)
2-10h
90 % (n=10)
10-25h
93 % (n=28)
>25h
100 % (n=135)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2024 : 100% positive100MarApr 2024 : 100% positive100AprMay 2024 : 100% positive100May

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 19 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The remake and remaster angles dominate discourse: 30 mentions combined, nearly all positive (29 out of 30).
  • Players can’t get enough of the branching narrative: 61 positive mentions out of 64 for the story.
  • Combat and strategy blend seamlessly, earning 102 positive mentions out of 107 for gameplay.

Weaknesses

  • UI friction lingers: 5 negative mentions out of 14, with only 8 positive.
  • Graphics spark mixed reactions: 3 negative mentions out of 15, though 12 remain positive.
  • Performance chugs under scrutiny: half the 4 mentions are negative.

Who is it for?

Fans of deep, choice-heavy RPGs with strategy layers and retro charm will find their match here. Those craving modern polish may need to temper expectations.

Is Geneforge 2 - Infestation worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 98% of 178 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: The remake and remaster angles dominate discourse. Current price: 11,70€ (40% off).

Verdict

A labor of love that polishes a classic without losing its soul. *Geneforge 2* thrives on replayability and player agency, though rough edges in UI and performance linger like ghosts in the machine. For the right audience, it’s a triumphant return.

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