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This is a comprehensive index of god games, sorted chronologically. Information regarding date of release, developer, platform, setting and notability is provided when available. The table can be sorted by clicking on the small boxes next to the column headings.

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Video game platforms
AMIAmigaAPPIIApple IIAQUAMattel Aquarius
ARCAcorn ArchimedesATRSTAtari STC64Commodore 64
CPCAmstrad CPCDOSPC DOS / MS-DOS, Windows 3.XDROIDAndroid
DSNintendo DS, DSiWare, iQue DSDUOTurboDuo / PC Engine DuoGBGame Boy
GCNGameCubeGENGenesis / Mega DriveINTIntellivision
iOSiOS, iPhone, iPod, iPadOS, iPad, visionOS, Apple Vision ProLINLinuxMACClassic Mac OS, 2001 and before
MOBIMobile phoneN64Nintendo 64, iQue PlayerNSNintendo Switch
OSXmacOSPC98PC-9800 seriesPCETurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
PETCommodore PETPS1PlayStation 1PS2PlayStation 2
PS4PlayStation 4PSNPlayStation NetworkQuestMeta Quest / Oculus Quest family, including Oculus Rift
SATSega SaturnSCDSega CD / Mega-CDSMSMaster System
SNESSuper NES / Super Famicom / Super ComboyTRS80TRS-80WiiWii, WiiWare, Wii Virtual Console
WINWindows, all versions Windows 95 and upWMOWindows MobileXB360Xbox 360, Xbox 360 Live Arcade
X68KX68000ZXZX Spectrum
Types of releases
CompilationA compilation, anthology or collection of several titles, usually (but not always) belonging to the same series
Early accessA game launched in early access is unfinished and thus might contain bugs and glitches or have some of the content missing
EpisodicAn episodic video game that is released in batches over a period of time
ExpansionA large-scale DLC to an already existing game that adds new story, areas and additions and/or changes to the game's mechanics
Full releaseA full release of a game that launched in early access first
LimitedA special release (often called "Limited" or "Collector's Edition") with bonus collector's material. Often provided to people who pre-order a game
PortThe game first appeared on a different platform and a port was made. The game is like the original, with few or no differences
RemakeThe game is an enhanced remake of an original, made using a new engine and/or assets and thus containing completely new sound, graphics and possibly changes to the story and/or gameplay
RemasterThe game is a remaster of an original, released on the same or different platform, with (usually minor) changes to graphics, sound and/or gameplay
RereleaseThe game was re-released on the same platform with no or only minor changes

List

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Year Title Developer Setting Platform Notes
1978Santa Paravia en FiumaccioGeorge BlankHistoricalAPPII, PET, TRS80First appeared in the December 1978 issue of SoftSide magazine for the Radio Shack TRS-80.
1982UtopiaDon DaglowContemporaryAQUA, INT
1985Little Computer PeopleDavid CraneContemporaryAMI, APPII, C64, CPC, ATRST, ZX
1986Alter EgoPeter J. FavaroContemporaryAPPII, C64, DOS, MAC, iOS
1989PopulousBullfrogFantasyAMI, ARC, DOS, DS, GB, GEN, MAC, PC98, PCE, SMS, SNES, ATRST, X68K
1990SimEarth: The Living PlanetMaxisNatureAMI, DUO, DOS, MAC, PCE, SCD, SNES, WIN, X68K
1990PowermongerBullfrogFantasyAMI, DOS, GEN, MAC, PC98, SCD, SNES, ATRST
1990ActRaiserQuintetFantasyMOBI, SNES, WiiHybrid with side-scrolling platform game.
1991Populous II: Trials of the Olympian GodsBullfrogFantasyAMI, DOS, GEN, MAC, PC98, SNES, ATRSTSequel to Populous.
1991Mega Lo Mania (also known as Tyrants: Fight Through Time)SensibleFantasyAMI, DOS, GEN, SNES, ATRST
1992SimLife: The Genetic PlaygroundMaxisNatureAMI, DOS, MACThe player controls the evolution of creatures.
1994FortressF1FantasyAMI
1995BaldiesAtari CorporationFantasyPS1, SAT
1996AfterlifeLucasArtsFantasyDOS, MAC, WIN
1996CreaturesCreature LabsFantasyWIN, MAC
1997Theme HospitalBullfrogSimulationDOS, PS1
1997Dungeon KeeperBullfrogFantasyDOS, WINFirst title in the series.
1997Dungeon Keeper: The Deeper DungeonsBullfrogFantasyWINExpansion to Dungeon Keeper.
1997Evolution: The Game of Intelligent LifeCrossoverNatureWINA simulation of species evolution.
1998Creatures 2Creature LabsFantasyWINSequel to Creatures.
1998Populous: The BeginningBullfrogFantasyPS1, PSN, WINSequel to Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods.
1998Skull CapsUbisoftFantasyWIN
1999Creatures 3Creature LabsFantasyWIN, LINSequel to Creatures.
1999Doshin the GiantParam, NintendoFantasyGCN, N64
1999Dungeon Keeper 2BullfrogFantasyWINSequel to Dungeon Keeper.
2000Kyojin no Doshin Kaihō Sensen Chibikko Chikko DaishūgōParamFantasyN64Expansion to Doshin the Giant.
2000Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom SimCyberloreFantasyLIN, MAC, WIN
2001Black & WhiteLionheadFantasyMAC, WINFirst title in the series.
2001Docking StationCreature LabsFantasyWIN, LINSequel to Creatures
2001StartopiaMucky Foot ProductionsSci-FiWINA space station sim.
2002Black & White: Creature IsleLionheadFantasyMAC, WINExpansion to Black & White.
2005Black & White 2LionheadFantasyOSX, WINSequel to Black & White.
2006Viva PiñataRareFantasyWIN, XB360A simulation where players manage a garden to attract and mate piñata animals.
2006Black & White 2: Battle of the GodsLionheadFantasyOSX, WINExpansion to Black & White 2.
2007Seaman 2: Pekin Genjin Ikusei KitSegaFantasyPS2
2008SporeMaxisNature/Sci-FiOSX, WINSimulates the life and evolution of species from a cell to a space civilization on a fictional galaxy.
2009Pocket GodBolt CreativeFantasyiOS, DROID, WMO
2009Pocket DevilEyedipFantasyiOSClone of Pocket God
2009Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim1C:Ino-CoFantasyOSX, WINSequel to Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim.
2010GodFingerWonderland SoftwareFantasy/SimulationiOS
2011From DustUbisoft, Eric ChahiNatureXB360, WIN, PSNNature simulation game where players control and model nature in order to save a human tribe from extinction.
2012WorldBoxMaxim KarpenkoIndie/FantasyWIN, OSX, LIN, iOS, DROID2D simulation of worlds and civilizations that let's player have full control over the world
2013ReusAbbey GamesNature/FantasyWINA 2D god game where the player controls nature giants to balance human progression.
2013Godus22cansFantasyWIN, OSX, iOS, DROIDSpiritual successor to Populous.
2013 Thrive Revolutionary Games Studio Nature WIN, OSX, LIN A 2D/3D open source spiritual successor to Spore, focusing more on scientific accuracy
2015War for the OverworldSubterranean GamesFantasyWIN, OSX, LINSpiritual successor to Dungeon Keeper 2.
2018CrestEat Create SleepFantasyWIN, OSX, LIN
2018EverythingDavid OReillySimulationWIN, OSX, LIN, PS4, NS
2018The UniversimCrytivo GamesIndie/SimulationWIN, OSX, LINA planet management game where the player takes the role of "God" and guides the development of civilisation.
2019Rise to RuinsRaymond DoerrFantasyWIN, OSX, LIN
2022Deisim[1][2]Myron SoftwareFantasyWIN, QuestVirtual reality game where you play as the god help or destroy the development of humankind.
2024Gods Against MachinesSilver Eye StudiosFantasy, Sci-fiWINPlay as a god over a fantasy race vs machines using RTS rules.[3]
2024 Reus 2[4] Abbey Games Nature/Fantasy WIN Sequel to Reus

References

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  1. ↑ "Deisim for Windows". Softonic. SOFTONIC INTERNATIONAL S.A. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  2. ↑ "press kit". Myron Software. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  3. ↑ Jonathan Bolding (February 19, 2024). "Be a fantasy god smashing an army of terraforming robots in Gods Against Machines". PC Gamer. Future plc. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Reus on Steam". Steam. May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
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