Populous: The Beginning

is a real-time strategy game in which you start as a Shaman and strive to become a God.

Operating system

Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Windows 10/11

File size

18 MB

License

Demo

Last updated

Feb 23, 2025

1902 downloads·1206 page views

Overview

What is Populous: The Beginning?

is a real-time strategy game in which you start as a Shaman and strive to become a God.

In depth

A closer look at Populous: The Beginning

You'll have to tame wildmen and create and train tribes of warriors, preachers, and fire warriors. You can destroy your enemies with devasting spells (lightning, tornadoes, and earthquakes).

You can explore a unique 360 degree, rotating globe in full 3D. Your divine powers can be used to shape the land and sea.

You can challenge up to four players in a world created especially for this demo. You can conquer the world over the Internet, LAN, or modem.

Verdict

Should you download Populous: The Beginning?

Populous: The Beginning runs on Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Windows 10/11 and is available under the Demo license — the installer is 18 MB. We’ve catalogued it under Strategy and War.

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