Games like Populous™: The Beginning
by Bullfrog Productions
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.
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$4.99Populous™
Mar 7 · Bullfrog Productions
Both: God Game · Isometric · Strategy RPG
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.
StrategyRPGGod GameIsometricStrategy RPGClassic
$19.99Shadows of Forbidden Gods
Jul 15 · Bobby Two Hands
Both: God Game · Grand Strategy
Take on the role of a Dark Elder God and lead your agents to bring about an apocalypse in a fantasy world. Work in the shadows, avoiding the heroes who will try to stop you, as you bring about plague and famine, ice age and volcanic destruction, madness and never ending night.
StrategySimulationGod GameGrand StrategyTurn-Based StrategyOutbreak SimPolitical Sim2DTop-DownConspiracy👍 1,048
$19.99Driftland: The Magic Revival
Apr 18 · Star Drifters
Both: God Game · Grand Strategy
After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Take on the role of a powerful mage capable of moving and connecting floating lands, develop a mighty empire, and restore Driftland to its former glory!
RTS4XGod GameGrand StrategyCity BuilderEconomyManagementSurvivalStrategyTop-Down👍 1,440
$6.99Reprisal Universe
Sep 15 · electrolyte
Both: God Game · Isometric
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.
God GameCity BuilderRTSStrategy2DIsometricSandboxSimulationIncrementalOpen World👍 337
$39.99Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
Nov 27 · Illwinter Game Design
Both: God Game · Grand Strategy
In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
StrategyTurn-Based StrategyFantasyIndieGod GameGrand Strategy4XTurn-BasedMultiplayerMagic👍 1,925
$4.99Skyward Collapse
May 23 · Arcen Games
Both: God Game · Isometric
How do you balance -- and indeed encourage -- a war between factions without letting either side obliterate the other? How do you rule over gods, creatures, and men who refuse to obey you? How do you build a landscape of villages when bandits and mythology are conspiring to tear it down?
StrategySimulationIndieTurn-BasedGod GameFantasyIsometricMythologyProcedural GenerationTurn-Based Strategy👍 184
-50%$13.49Godhood
Aug 11 · Abbey Games
Both: God Game
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!
StrategySimulationGod GameRPGSingleplayerTurn-BasedAuto BattlerTurn-Based Strategy2.5DReplay Value👍 970
Godus
· 22cans
Both: God Game
If you’ve not had the chance to play our delightful, Zen-like re-genesis of the god game on Windows PC or Mac OS X, there’s never been a better time to do so! Now more than ever, as we’re currently making full use of our opt-in branch by running a rapid build release schedule during our PC-focused sprint.
God GameStrategySimulationIndieEarly AccessSandboxCasualSingleplayerOpen WorldMultiplayer👍 5,893
$19.99SPORE™
Dec 19 · Maxis™
Both: God Game
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
God GameOpen WorldSandboxColony SimSimulationExplorationSpaceCasualCuteScience👍 66,890
$19.99Sorcerer King: Rivals
Sep 22 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Grand Strategy · Strategy RPG
Explore a rich fantasy world, go on quests for powerful weapons, and forge a new civilization in Sorcerer King: Rivals. Can you build a civilization to topple the malevolent Sorcerer King and become a god yourself?
4XTactical RPGGrand StrategySandboxPvETurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategyStrategy RPGBuildingCharacter Customization👍 255
$44.99Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
Jan 17 · Illwinter Game Design
Both: Grand Strategy · God Game
In Dominions 6 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to old dragons or an enormous tree. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
Strategy4XTurn-Based StrategyAsynchronous MultiplayerGrand StrategyGod GameFantasyWargameHand-drawnAuto Battler👍 1,687
$24.99Dark Deity 2
Mar 24 · Sword & Axe LLC
Both: Strategy RPG · Tactical
Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!
Turn-Based StrategyStrategy RPGAnimePixel GraphicsTop-DownTacticalRPGFantasyLore-RichStrategy👍 1,585
$24.99Deity Empires
Sep 25 · BaileyHausdorff Systems
Both: Grand Strategy · Tactical
Deity Empires is a 4X, turn-based strategy game with a powerful “just one more turn” feel! Enter an intricate fantasy world as one of many deities posed to become ruler of the world.
Strategy4XRPGTurn-BasedFantasyHex GridTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategySingleplayerTactical👍 333
-75%$11.24Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Sep 14 · Larian Studios
Both: Strategy RPG
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
RPGTactical RPGTurn-Based StrategyStory RichFantasyCharacter CustomizationCRPGExplorationParty-Based RPGStrategy RPG👍 180,840
$14.99Loop Hero
Mar 4 · Four Quarters
Both: Tactical · Strategy RPG
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
TacticalRoguelikePixel GraphicsDeckbuildingRogueliteChoices MatterIndieResource ManagementCard GameStrategy RPG👍 33,822
-70%$4.49Monsters' Den: Godfall
Jul 6 · Monstrum
Both: Strategy RPG · Isometric
The popular dungeon-crawling RPG series returns! Take your party into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight in turn-based battles, loot and level up! Explore the land and uncover the mysteries of the Godfall!
Dungeon CrawlerTurn-BasedParty-Based RPGStrategy RPGCharacter CustomizationRPG2DIsometricProcedural GenerationTurn-Based Combat👍 482
$6.99Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Feb 17 · JoySpark Games
Both: God Game
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
SandboxSimulationGod GameAlternate HistoryPolitical SimWargameIdlerLevel EditorArtificial IntelligenceStrategy👍 8,925
-75%$4.99Expeditions: Conquistador
May 30 · Logic Artists
Both: Tactical · Isometric
Conquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predators. In their wake, the Aztec Empires lay in ruins.
RPGStrategyTurn-BasedIndieTurn-Based StrategyHistoricalExplorationTacticalIsometricStory Rich👍 1,231
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$34.99Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
Dec 5 · Illwinter Game Design
Both: Grand Strategy
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.
StrategyTurn-Based StrategyIndieGrand StrategyFantasyMultiplayerModdableTurn-BasedDifficultSingleplayer👍 1,124
$19.99SPORE™ Creepy & Cute Parts Pack
Dec 19 · Maxis™
Both: God Game
Add horror and humor to your universe. Make grotesque beasts or cuddly critters, then watch them do the robot, zombie walk, break dance and more! Includes over 100 new items. 60 New parts 48 New paint options 24 New animations
SimulationOpen WorldGod GameSingleplayerAdventureFunnySandboxCuteStrategyCharacter Customization👍 2,054
Forge of Gods (RPG)
May 6 · Panoramik Inc
Both: Tactical
Join the action in this highly addictive multiplayer card strategy RPG “FORGE OF GODS”! Collect and train as many monsters as you can to assemble the greatest team and burst through hordes of enemies in thrilling, addictive and fast-paced game!
Free to PlayStrategyRPGMassively MultiplayerCard GameTurn-BasedTacticalFantasyMMORPGTurn-Based Tactics👍 141
$29.99Dungeons 3
Oct 13 · Realmforge Studios
Both: God Game
At last, the Dungeon Lord has successfully united the forces of evil and established his dark empire. Time for the next step in his most diabolical quest: expansion!
StrategyVillain ProtagonistBase BuildingSimulationRTSGod GameManagementFemale ProtagonistComedyMultiplayer👍 12,648
$19.99The Last Federation
Apr 18 · Arcen Games
Both: Grand Strategy · Tactical
From the creators of AI War: Fleet Command comes an all-new grand strategy title with turn-based tactical combat, set in a deep simulation of an entire solar system and its billions of inhabitants. You are the last of a murdered race, determined to unify or destroy the 8 others.
StrategySpaceSimulationIndieTurn-Based4XSci-fiGrand StrategyReal-Time with PauseTactical👍 380
$4.99Galimulator
Mar 16 · Snoddasmannen
Both: God Game
Galimulator is a galactic empire simulation and sandbox game. See how Empires rise and fall, and how the people in them climb through the ranks to bring prestige to their Dynasty. Then throw in an invasion of self replicating Smatter monsters if you want to spice things up.
SimulationSandboxStrategyGod GameSpaceIndieSingleplayer👍 478
Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
Jun 30 · Larian Studios
Both: Isometric
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.
RPGTurn-BasedCo-opFantasyAdventureStrategyOpen WorldIsometricCRPGStory Rich👍 8,183
-75%$2.49Racine
Nov 6 · Dark Root Gardeners, Goblinz Studio
Both: Strategy RPG
Racine is an Autobattler Strategy Roguelike. Use your cards to increase your heroes stats or cast powerful spells. Find some artifacts and new cards to develop your own play style.
Real Time TacticsStrategy RPGSingleplayerManagementPixel GraphicsAtmosphericFantasyAuto BattlerDeckbuildingPvE👍 212
Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf
Sep 21 · HeroCraft PC
Both: Tactical
A unique combination of turn-based strategy, RPG and collectible card game. Win tough battles using a vast arsenal of weapons, abilities and the cunning of the sky warriors! Success on the battlefield depends on choosing the right mix of cards and planning your decisions meticulously.
Turn-BasedStrategyWarRPGTurn-Based TacticsTurn-Based StrategyCard GameBoard GameTacticalDifficult👍 943
$19.99SpellForce 3 Fallen God
Nov 3 · Grimlore Games
Both: Strategy RPG
Command the Trolls and lead them on an epic journey across the wild continent of Urgath. As Chieftain of the Moonkin, a tribe driven from its home by tusk hunters and disease, their survival is in your hands.
RPGStrategyRTSCity BuilderStrategy RPGFantasyCo-opMagicMultiplayerAtmospheric👍 1,335
-75%$7.49ENDLESS Legend™
Sep 18 · AMPLITUDE Studios
ENDLESS Legend™ is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS Space™ and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
Strategy4XTurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategyFantasyHex GridMultiplayerRPGSingleplayerGreat Soundtrack👍 14,414
-50%$5.99NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters
Sep 30 · dicehit, Rogue Duck Interactive
Both: 1990's
NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters is an inventory auto-battler with a monster-trainer twist! Collect Cosmions and items, and strategically manage your backpack to create unbeatable combos in tactical duels. Rise through the leagues to become the ultimate Cosmion master!
Resource ManagementRetroRPG1990'sParty-Based RPGBoard GameAuto BattlerInventory ManagementStrategyTurn-Based Tactics👍 357





