Spin-offs
Bullfrog offered Powermonger, a combat-oriented game with similar mechanics to Populous.
Populous was also released on the SNES gaming console by Infinity/Acclaim and features the addition of an unlockable race based on the 3 little Pigs.
Populous DS, a new version of the game (published by Xseed Games in America and Rising Star Games in Europe), was developed by Genki for the Nintendo DS and released November 11, 2008. The game allows the user to shape the in-game landscape using the DS's stylus. It also features a multiplayer mode allowing 4 players to play over a wireless connection.
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