Spiderweb Software

Spiderweb Software at a Glance

If you are browsing PlayPile to find a studio with a long history in computer gaming, Spiderweb Software is the company to watch. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Vogel, this American independent developer has released 31 games across three decades. Their catalog spans from 1995 all the way into 2025. The vast majority of their work targets PC and Mac users, with 29 titles available on each platform. They have also released seven games for iOS and two each for Linux and Android. Genre data shows a heavy focus on role-playing games. Their library contains 28 RPGs, followed by 21 strategy titles and 20 indie games. You will also find adventure and turn-based strategy entries in their list. This output was not consistent year over year. The studio released six games in the 1990s, but that number jumped to 13 during the 2000s. Production slowed slightly in the 2010s with eight releases and dropped further to four titles in the 2020s so far. Quality varies across their catalog but remains generally solid. The average rating for 16 of their reviewed titles sits at 72.6 out of 100. Five games have achieved great scores above 80, while ten others fall into the good range between 60 and 79. There is one mixed title and no poor games on record. Their highest-rated work includes Geneforge from 2001 with a score of 86.2 and Geneforge 2 in 2003 at 81.7. Later hits include Avadon 2: The Corruption from 2013 and Avernum 2: Crystal Souls from 2015, both scoring 80. Recent releases show the studio continues to work on its main franchises. They put out Geneforge 1: Mutagen in early 2021 and Queen's Wish: The Conqueror in late 2022, which holds a 70 rating. More recent projects include Geneforge 2: Infestation released in March 2024 and Avernum 4: Greed and Glory scheduled for October 2025. While their output has slowed in the last few years, they maintain a steady presence with RPGs that cater to fans of deep mechanics.

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