A Real Time Strategy (RTS) game by Bullfrog Productions, released in 1989
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.
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The official download size for Populous is 0.5 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.03 worth of SSD storage space.
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Live player count and server population analysis.
There are currently 3 people playing Populous, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.
Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.
SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.
Proceed with caution. Populous currently struggles on Linux/Steam Deck due to anti-cheat or codec issues. Streaming from a PC is recommended instead.
PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.
To run Populous smoothly, your PC needs at least 512 MB RAM RAM and a 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended) or equivalent GPU. Plan for 0.5 GB of storage.
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