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Games Like Populous™

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, God Game, Simulation, Singleplayer.

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Move mountains, part the seas, and lead mortal armies to victory in Populous. Take on the powers of a mighty deity and battle for supremacy against an enemy god, using thoughtful strategy to shape the isometric world and the fate of its people.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 66 reviews
Released: 2024-03-07
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive88% of 447 reviews2024
    Dev: Bullfrog ProductionsPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    In the third part of the Populous series, you control your shaman and the tribe of her followers in a difficult quest to conquer all 25 planets of a star system and ascend to godhood.

    Why similar: God Game 60.5%, Isometric 17.7%, Strategy RPG 10.8%, Strategy 6.3%, RPG 4.8%

  2. #2 Reus
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,987 reviews2013
    Dev: Abbey Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.

    Why similar: God Game 86.2%, Strategy 13.8%

  3. #3 Godhood
    95% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,090 reviews2020
    Dev: Abbey Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Create your Religion, raise your Disciples, and guide them to bring you glory! Inspire growth in your Disciples so they may challenge the false gods and convert their followers. Defeat your rivals, and become the One Truth!

    Why similar: God Game 70.6%, Strategy 17.2%, RPG 12.2%

  4. #4 Idol Hands
    96% matchMixed44% of 188 reviews2015
    Dev: Pocket GamesPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Idol Hands is a strategy game where you gradually take over the world by guiding your people and defeating other gods.

    Why similar: God Game 78.5%, Strategy 21.5%

  5. #5 Age of Mythology: Retold
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 23,380 reviews2024
    Dev: World's EdgePub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Play as mythological Gods and smite your enemies in this award-winning, mythological Real-Time Strategy classic given new life. Wage war across timeless campaigns, fierce skirmishes, and god-powered multiplayer modes.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  6. #6 Reprisal Universe
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 404 reviews2014
    Dev: electrolyte
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 18 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Reprisal Universe places you in charge of the very elements themselves. Raise and lower land to expand your tribes, harness the power of fire and water. Explore the hidden mysteries of the Universe and gather your people together once again.

    Why similar: God Game 63.5%, Isometric 25.2%, Strategy 11.3%

  7. #7 Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 1,451 reviews2013
    Dev: Illwinter Game Design
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    You are a God! You are master and ruler of a loyal nation. You have unimaginable powers at your disposal. You have claimed this world as yours. But there are others who stand in your way. You must defeat and destroy these pretenders. Only then can you ascend to godhood and become the new Pantokrator.

    Why similar: God Game 62.9%, Strategy 37.1%

  8. #8 Super Island God VR
    92% matchMixed62% of 58 reviews2019
    Dev: Empyrean Interactive
    Windows

    Jump into Super Island God and take on the role of a lost island tribe's deity in this exciting new God Simulator. Harness your divine power in this built-for-VR game and reward (or punish) your civilization as they journey through dozens of handcrafted challenges.

    Why similar: God Game 79.6%, Strategy 20.4%

  9. #9 Creo God Simulator
    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2025
    Dev: MKSM Design LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Creo God Simulator is a game of city building, resource management, survival, and a ton of villager smiting. As the divinely chosen Creostrider, it's your job to build a society bit by bit, while convincing your new population to believe in you as their one true god.

    Why similar: God Game 68.5%, Isometric 20.7%, Strategy 10.9%

  10. #10 Gods vs Humans
    91% matchMixed57% of 115 reviews2014
    Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids Indie
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Humans are building a tower to reach the Kingdom of the Gods! Embody one of these divinities to foil their attempts. But, be careful not to kill them with your special powers, because your survival depends on their devotion!

    Why similar: God Game 64.6%, Strategy 35.4%

  11. #11 Caesar™ 3
    90% matchVery Positive93% of 2,241 reviews2016
    Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Prove your strength of mind and spirit and you just may be crowned Caesar!

    Why similar: Strategy 64.6%, Isometric 35.4%

  12. #12 Lords of the Realm II
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,702 reviews2015
    Dev: Impressions GamesPub: Rebellion
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    The great Lords of England have their eyes on the the English throne! Muster an army and overrun your enemies' castles in this classic, nail-biting strategy game that blends turn-based and real-time gameplay.

    Why similar: Strategy 63.7%, RPG 36.3%

  13. #13 ENDLESS Legend™ 2
    88% matchVery Positive83% of 2,825 reviews2025
    Dev: AMPLITUDE StudiosPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

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  14. #14 Fate Tectonics
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 209 reviews2015
    Dev: Golden Gear GamesPub: Toy Temp
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Build up a world piece-by-piece using the power of the god-like Fates, while keeping them happy enough to avoid world-shattering temper tantrums!

    Why similar: God Game 77.1%, Strategy 22.9%

  15. #15 Genesis of a Small God
    87% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2024
    Dev: Pierre Nury
    Windows

    You have awoken as a small god. As you accumulate the faith and souls of your followers, you will learn incredible new abilities. Protect, guide your people and smite any threats that may arise. The fate of your world is in your hands.

    Why similar: God Game 83.7%, Strategy 16.3%

  16. #16 Religion inc.
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    Dev: GameFirst
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Create your own unique religion in god simulator strategy sandbox games

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  17. #17 Dungeon Keeper Gold™
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 611 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Build your dungeon & protect it with a labyrinth of dark corridors, a web of deadly traps, an arsenal of powerful spells, and an army of bloodthirsty demons

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  18. #18 Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™
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  19. #19 Fata Deum - The God Sim
    85% matchMixed60% of 460 reviews2025
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    Windows

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  20. #20 Deisim
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    Windows · Mac
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  21. #21 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  22. #22 Deity Empires
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    Windows

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  23. #23 Skyward Collapse
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  24. #24 Warlords III: Darklords Rising
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    Windows

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  25. #25 Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
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    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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  26. #26 Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  27. #27 Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 2,171 reviews2017
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 100.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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  28. #28 Worshippers
    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 105 reviews2018
    Dev: Brainwashing Games
    Windows

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  29. #29 Fantasy General
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    Windows

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  30. #30 Gods and Idols
    79% matchMixed69% of 758 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%

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  31. #31 Masters of Albion
    77% matchMixed66% of 622 reviews2026
    Dev: 22cans
    Windows

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  32. #32 The Battle of Polytopia
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 5,978 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  38. #38 Reus 2
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 2,295 reviews2024
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    Why similar: God Game 86.7%, Strategy 13.3%

  39. #39 King of Dragon Pass
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 566 reviews2015
    Dev: A SharpPub: HeroCraft PC
    Windows · Mac
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  40. #40 Terra Firma
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 603 reviews2025
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    Windows

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  41. #41 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
    72% matchVery Positive80% of 2,663 reviews2023
    Dev: Owned by GravityPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    75% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive85% of 417 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive82% of 280 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    73% matchMixed70% of 1,305 reviews2014
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