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SeriesPopulous

Populous

First release
Jun 05, 1989

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.

Also known as Populous.exe

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Release dates
DOS
Jun 05, 1989
Amiga
Jun 05, 1989
Atari ST/STE
1989
All 14 release dates
PC-9800 Series
Mar 16, 1990
Sharp X68000
Mar 23, 1990
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Jul 1990
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Dec 1990
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Aug 09, 1991
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine
1991
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
May 1992
Acorn Archimedes
1992
Mac
1993
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 01, 2011
Mac
Oct 18, 2012
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
2h
Main + Extras
8h
Completionist
26h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
god game, magic, management, terraforming, ea app
… All 8, world building, gog preservation program, summer consumer electronics show 1990

At a Glance

Main Story (IGDB)
2h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
8h
Completionist (IGDB)
26h