Populous is a god simulation game developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts. First released for Amiga in 1989 and later ported to platforms including SNES, it lets players act as a deity: shape terrain, guide followers to build civilization, and fight rival gods’ followers. With over 500 unique levels, core gameplay involves raising/lowering land to give followers space to thrive. More followers boost mana, unlocking powers like earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, and turning followers into knights. Featuring an isometric view and intuitive controls, it’s regarded as the god game genre’s pioneer, selling over 4 million copies worldwide as one of the best-selling PC games ever.