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
$4.99Dungeon Keeper Gold™
Mar 7 · Bullfrog Productions
Both: God Game · 1990's
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
RPGStrategyGod GameAction RPGReal Time TacticsSingleplayerVillain ProtagonistClassic1990'sRTS👍 591
$4.99Dungeon Keeper™ 2
Mar 7 · Bullfrog Productions
Both: God Game
Bad guys have all the fun. Discover your dark side as you build an evil underground kingdom and defend it against the forces of good.
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$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
-60%$9.99Reus 2
May 28 · Abbey Games
Both: God Game
Shape worlds with your godly titans. Make symbiotic ecosystems and inspire humanity with your creations. Their achievements unlock new possibilities. Make different planets for different human spirits, and fill the universe with life!
God GamePuzzleColony SimCity BuilderBase BuildingManagementStrategyResource ManagementSandboxNature👍 2,137
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Both: God Game
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Both: Strategy RPG
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Both: Strategy RPG · Tactical
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Both: Strategy RPG
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$29.99Revival: Recolonization
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Both: Grand Strategy · Tactical
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4XGrand StrategyTurn-Based StrategyHex GridStrategyFuturisticEconomyTurn-BasedTacticalSci-fi👍 335
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Both: 1990's
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Both: Strategy RPG
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Trading Card GameIndieCard GameCard BattlerReal Time TacticsDifficultReplay ValueStrategy RPGRoguelitePixel Graphics👍 993
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Both: Strategy RPG
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Both: Tactical
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Both: Isometric
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Both: Strategy RPG
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Both: Tactical
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Both: Tactical
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