Populous

Developer: Bullfrog Productions

Populous puts you in the role of a god shaping terrain and guiding a people. On each isometric map you raise and lower land, bless followers and unleash miracles to help them colonize and defeat rival deities. Gameplay mixes macro strategy with quick tactical choices as populations grow, migrate and clash; storms of fire, earthquakes and floods turn tides. Levels escalate in challenge, requiring clever terrain use and timing to survive. Nostalgic for early god-games, Populous rewards planning, experimentation and that satisfying moment when your followers flood a valley and overwhelm an enemy stronghold.