Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Populous (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Populous on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Populous on a map
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24 games have both
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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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The short version
- Closest match: Populous: The Beginning, which made by the same studio, Bullfrog Productions.
- Populous is tagged Strategy, RPG, God Game, Isometric, Strategy RPG by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Populous: The Beginning.
Why players value Populous
The five things Steam players tag Populous with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Strategy
- RPG
- God Game
- Isometric
- Strategy RPG
| Reception | on Steam (85% of 66) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $4.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
Populous: The Beginning
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bullfrog Productions; both strategy; shares 5 player tags including God Game, Isometric and Strategy RPG.
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.
Populous: The Beginning at a glance Released 1998 Studio Bullfrog Productions Player sentiment 88% positive of 448 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 448)
Matches Populous on: 5 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, God Game, Isometric, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: God Game, Grand Strategy, Isometric, Strategy RPG, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $4.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Populous:God GameIsometricStrategy RPGStrategyRPG
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Strategy RPG and Isometric.
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2017 Studio Larian Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 205,637 Price $44.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (96% of 205,637)
Matches Populous on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: Tactical RPG, RPG, Turn-Based Strategy, Story Rich, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $44.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategy RPGIsometricStrategy
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Isometric.
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 94% positive of 10,375 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (94% of 10,375)
Matches Populous on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: JRPG, Story Rich, RPG, Anime, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategyIsometricStrategy RPG
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SPORE Galactic Adventures
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, God Game and RPG; published by the same company.
Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic HeroGet out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions.
SPORE Galactic Adventures at a glance Released 2009 Studio EA - Maxis Player sentiment 89% positive of 7,761 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 7,761)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, God Game
Why players like it: Simulation, Action, Space, Adventure, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:StrategyGod GameRPG
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SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Strategy RPG and Isometric.
Beyond creation, four eras come together as one! Discover the latest entry in this iconic Tactical RPG series. Form your own team of SD Gundams and deploy for battle -- with units from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, SEED, 00, and Iron-Blooded Orphans!
SD GUNDAM G GENERATION CROSS RAYS at a glance Released 2019 Studio TOM CREATE Player sentiment 82% positive of 8,175 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (82% of 8,175)
Matches Populous on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: Mechs, Tactical RPG, Turn-Based Tactics, Anime, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategy RPGIsometricStrategy
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Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Isometric and Strategy RPG.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition is the first isometric party-based cRPG set in the Pathfinder fantasy universe. Enjoy a classic RPG experience inspired by games like Baldur's Gate, Fallout 1 and 2 and Arcanum. Explore and conquer the Stolen Lands and make them your kingdom!
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition at a glance Released 2018 Studio Owlcat Games Player sentiment 78% positive of 35,118 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (78% of 35,118)
Matches Populous on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Party-Based RPG, Fantasy, CRPG, Isometric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGIsometricStrategy RPGStrategy
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Town of Salem 2
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Strategy RPG.
A multiplayer online social deduction game for 7–15 players. Use deception, strategy, and teamwork to find the truth—or get away with murder.
Town of Salem 2 at a glance Released 2023 Studio BlankMediaGames LLC Player sentiment 69% positive of 9,203 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (69% of 9,203)
Matches Populous on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: Free to Play, Social Deduction, Strategy, RPG, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:StrategyRPGStrategy RPGIsometric
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SimCity 4
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, God Game and Isometric; published by the same company.
SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.
SimCity 4 at a glance Released 2003 Studio Maxis Player sentiment 82% positive of 9,833 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (82% of 9,833)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, God Game, Isometric
Why players like it: City Builder, Immersive Sim, Base-Building, Building, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Populous:StrategyGod GameIsometric
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Into the Breach
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, Isometric and RPG.
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
Into the Breach at a glance Released 2018 Studio Subset Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 22,246 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 22,246)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric
Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Indie, Pixel Graphics, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:StrategyIsometricRPG
- 10
Soda Dungeon 2
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Strategy RPG and Strategy.
Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.
Soda Dungeon 2 at a glance Released 2020 Studio AN Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 5,665 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (94% of 5,665)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: Free to Play, Idler, RPG, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategy RPGStrategy
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Persona 3 Reload
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Strategy RPG.
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
Persona 3 Reload at a glance Released 2024 Studio ATLUS Player sentiment 94% positive of 62,647 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (94% of 62,647)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Anime, Party-Based RPG, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $59.99 — $55.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategyStrategy RPG
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Dungeon Defenders
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, Strategy RPG and RPG.
Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!
Dungeon Defenders at a glance Released 2011 Studio Chromatic Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 18,981 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 18,981)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Tower Defense, Singleplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:StrategyStrategy RPGRPG
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Swords & Souls: Neverseen
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Strategy RPG.
Swords & Souls: Neverseen is a unique RPG where leveling up takes skill! Create, train and upgrade your character as you please, discover The Neverseen and its eccentric locals, and battle across the lands to foil an evil witch's plans!
Swords & Souls: Neverseen at a glance Released 2019 Studio SoulGame Studio Player sentiment 93% positive of 6,441 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (93% of 6,441)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: Indie, RPG, Turn-Based Combat, Character Customization, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategyStrategy RPG
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Baldur's Gate
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Isometric and Strategy.
The classic returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition restores the full original adventure and Tales of the Sword Coast, now polished with quality‑of‑life upgrades for a smoother timeless Dungeons & Dragons journey.
Baldur's Gate at a glance Released 1998 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 92% positive of 17,990 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 17,990)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Dungeons & Dragons, CRPG, Isometric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Populous:RPGIsometricStrategy
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Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Isometric and Strategy.
The classic returns! Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition restores the full original adventure and Tales of the Sword Coast, now polished with quality‑of‑life upgrades for a smoother timeless Dungeons & Dragons journey.
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition at a glance Released 2013 Studio Beamdog Player sentiment 92% positive of 17,991 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 17,991)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Dungeons & Dragons, CRPG, Isometric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGIsometricStrategy
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Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Isometric.
Gather your party and get ready for a new, back-to-the-roots RPG adventure! Discuss your decisions with companions; fight foes in turn-based combat; explore an open world and interact with everything and everyone you see. Join up with a friend to play online in co-op and make your own adventures with the powerful RPG toolkit.
Divinity: Original Sin (Classic) at a glance Released 2014 Studio Larian Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 11,898 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 11,898)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric
Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Co-op, Fantasy, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategyIsometric
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The Last Spell
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Strategy RPG.
Defend the last bastion of humanity with your squad of heroes! Exterminate fiendish monsters with magic and brute force by night and re-build your battered city defenses by day in this tactical RPG with rogue-lite mechanics.
The Last Spell at a glance Released 2023 Studio Ishtar Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 13,649 Price $6.24 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 13,649)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: Strategy, Singleplayer, Turn-Based Strategy, RPG, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $6.24 — $1.25 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:StrategyRPGStrategy RPG
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The Riftbreaker
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Isometric.
The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.
The Riftbreaker at a glance Released 2021 Studio EXOR Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,729 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 24,729)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric
Why players like it: Base-Building, Tower Defense, Survival, Strategy, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $8.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:StrategyRPGIsometric
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Valkyria Chronicles
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Strategy RPG.
The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!
Valkyria Chronicles at a glance Released 2014 Studio SEGA Player sentiment 90% positive of 13,296 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (90% of 13,296)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: Anime, Strategy, Turn-Based, Story Rich, JRPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:StrategyRPGStrategy RPG
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Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Isometric.
Discover a brand new RPG from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Facing an imminent invasion, Meve — war-veteran and Queen of Lyria and Rivia — is forced to once again enter the warpath and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales at a glance Released 2018 Studio CD PROJEKT RED Player sentiment 90% positive of 17,339 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 17,339)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Card Game, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategyIsometric
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Metaphor: ReFantazio
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Strategy RPG and Strategy.
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
Metaphor: ReFantazio at a glance Released 2024 Studio ATLUS Player sentiment 90% positive of 42,897 Price $69.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (90% of 42,897)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Turn-Based Combat, Anime, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $69.99 — $65.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategy RPGStrategy
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Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Isometric.
Gather your party and get ready for the kick-ass new version of GameSpot's PC Game of the Year 2014. With hours of new content, new game modes, full voiceovers, split-screen multiplayer, and thousands of improvements, there's never been a better time to explore the epic world of Rivellon!
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition at a glance Released 2015 Studio Larian Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 32,922 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (89% of 32,922)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Isometric
Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Co-op, Adventure, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $39.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategyIsometric
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Overlord II
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 2 player tags including RPG and Strategy; published by the same company.
Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...
Overlord II at a glance Released 2009 Studio Triumph Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,978 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (89% of 4,978)
Matches Populous on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Villain Protagonist, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Dark Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategy
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The Banner Saga
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 3 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Strategy RPG.
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
The Banner Saga at a glance Released 2014 Studio Stoic Player sentiment 89% positive of 15,950 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 15,950)
Matches Populous on: 3 of 5 — Strategy, RPG, Strategy RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Strategy, Indie, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Populous: $24.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Populous:RPGStrategyStrategy RPG
Common questions
What game is most like Populous?
Populous: The Beginning, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Bullfrog Productions. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Populous" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Populous. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Populous do?
Populous: The Beginning is also from Bullfrog Productions, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.