Populous

Released 1989 · Rating 83/100 · By Bullfrog Productions

Populous is a real-time strategy game where the player takes the role of a deity influencing the development of civilizations. You shape terrain, guide followers, and use natural disasters like floods, volcanoes, and earthquakes to influence or eliminate opposing tribes. The game features an isometric perspective and includes 500 levels (worlds), each with different challenges. Originally developed by Bullfrog and designed by Peter Molyneux, it is considered one of the earliest examples of the god-game genre.

Steam Reviews: Very Positive — 83% (56 reviews)

Current Players: 2

Game Modes: Multiplayer, Single player

Themes: Fantasy, Sandbox

Platforms: Acorn Archimedes, Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PC-9800 Series, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sharp X68000, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine

Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy

Populous

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