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Populous

Release date
Developer
Bullfrog Productions
Genres
Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms
Acorn Archimedes, Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Mac, PC-9800 Series, PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sharp X68000, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine
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About Populous

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.

Where to buy Populous

US store prices. Regional prices and price alerts are available in the app.

Stats

How long to beat

Main story
2 h
Main + extras
8 h
Completionist
26 h

Steam

Reviews
Very Positive
Total reviews
57
Playing now
4

Screenshots

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Languages

1 languages supported: English.

DLC & expansions

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