In the same spirit
Games like Populous: what to play next?
18 games in the spirit of Populous (1989): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
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Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods
RPG by Bullfrog Productions (1991)
★ 3.81
Crusader Kings III
RPG by Paradox Development Studio (2020) · ≈ 43h
Metacritic 91★ 4.36
Populous: The Beginning
RPG by Bullfrog Productions (1998)
★ 3.75
Nobunaga's Ambition
RPG by Koei (1986)
★ 3.46
Dungeons
RPG by Realmforge Studios (2011)
Critics 64/100★ 3.32
Dungeons 2
RPG by Kalypso Media (2015) · ≈ 4h
Metacritic 70★ 2.84
Tower Wizard
RPG by Barribob (2025) · ≈ 11h
★ 3.5
Warlords Battlecry II
RPG by Strategic Studies Group (2002)
★ 4.11
Potionomics
RPG by Voracious Games (2022) · ≈ 31h
★ 3.92
Graveyard Keeper
RPG by tinyBuild (2018) · ≈ 39h
Metacritic 68★ 3.72
Survivalist
RPG by Bob the Game Development Bot (2015)
★ 3.5
Infinite Space
RPG by Nude Maker (2009)
★ 3.76
Tropico 5
RPG by Haemimont Games (2014) · ≈ 30h
Metacritic 75★ 3.64
Cities XL
RPG by Monte Cristo (2009)
★ 3.5
Clicker Heroes
RPG by Playsaurus (2014)
★ 3.33
Kenshi
RPG by Lo-Fi Games (2018) · ≈ 137h
Metacritic 75★ 4.14
Grand Ages: Medieval
RPG by Gaming Minds Studios (2015)
Metacritic 63★ 3.24
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
RPG by SNK (2013) · ≈ 5h
Metacritic 68★ 4.37