RPG · 1998
Populous: The Beginning
Populous: The Beginning is a strategy and god-style video game. It is the third entry in the Populous video game series, developed by Bullfrog Productions in 1998. The PC version of the game was released November 30, 1998 and a PlayStation version was later developed and released on April 2, 1999. Unlike earlier games…
Key facts
- Released
- 30 November 1998
- Genre
- RPG · Strategy
- Game modes
- Solo · Multiplayer
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation
- Studio
- Bullfrog Productions
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Dice Multi Media Europe
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1998 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
- Enough to last a few weeks
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Populous: The Beginning with friends?
Yes: Populous: The Beginning can be played solo and in competitive multiplayer.
What platforms is Populous: The Beginning on?
Populous: The Beginning is available on PC and PlayStation.
What games are like Populous: The Beginning?
In the same spirit: Populous, Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods and SpellForce: The Order of Dawn.



