Populous™: The Beginning
About this game
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.
Last checked 6 Nov 2026
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Player receptionVery Positive87% positive · 449 Steam reviews ↗
More about Populous™: The Beginning
Populous: The Beginning includes the base game and Undiscovered Worlds expansion. Players control a shaman and tribe to conquer 25 planets in a star system, aiming to ascend to godhood. Core gameplay involves managing followers through direct orders for resource gathering, construction, and combat. The game features 3D world presentation, mystical city building, spellcasting, and environmental manipulation like volcanoes and tornadoes. This title remains a notable strategy god-game in the Populous series.
Availability historyPast official availability changes
- BuyGOG · PC · 17 Sep 2026
- BuyGOG · PC · 7 Sep 2026
- BuySteam · PC · 9 Oct 2026