Populous: The Beginning — Genres, rating & game data
Populous: The Beginning is a rpg game developed by Bullfrog Productions, 1998. It stands out for tactical combat and a fantasy setting. Available in single-player and multiplayer mode. With an iRank Score of 84/100, it ranks as a highly rated title in our catalog.
How Populous: The Beginning was received
Of the 428 Steam player reviews, 88% are positive.
Players
- Steam players428 reviews88%Very positive
- IGDB community39 reviews75/100
Aggregated from public ratings on Steam, IGDB, Metacritic and OpenCritic. iRankGames does not host its own reviews.
iRank Score
84/100 ↗Type
RPG, Turn-Based Strategy, RTS
Released
1998
Updated May 2026
Developer
Bullfrog Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PC
Official trailer for Populous: The Beginning
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