Spiderweb Software

If you like your RPGs deep, old-school, and absolutely packed with story, then Spiderweb Software is basically your indie dream studio. Founded by Jeff Vogel in 1994, these folks have been making epic turn-based RPGs with more brains than budget—and that’s exactly why people love them.

They’re the team behind cult classics like Avernum, Geneforge, Avadon, and Queen’s Wish—series where your choices actually matter, and combat makes you think instead of button mash. Sure, the graphics are retro (like, MS Paint’s older cousin), but the writing, worldbuilding, and mechanics run circles around many AAA games.

Spiderweb games throw you into morally gray stories, massive branching quests, and battles that reward creative builds. Want to create mutant monsters, broker peace between ancient factions, or lead a rebellion against a tyrant? You can do that here—with just a few clicks and a lot of reading.