

Populous
1989 · Bullfrog Productions
3.7 out of 5, 47 ratings
About
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.
- Release date
- June 5, 1989
- Developer
- Bullfrog Productions
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Hudson Soft, Imagineer, Tec Toy
Genres
Real-time strategyRole-playingSimulatorStrategy
Themes
FantasySandbox
Age rating









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

DOSFull release
North America · Jun 5, 1989

AmigaFull release
North America · Jun 5, 1989

Atari ST/STEFull release
Europe · Dec 31, 1989
Time to beat
Rushed2 h
Average8 h
Completionist26 h