Best God Game games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated god game games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free god game games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Hell Architect
Hell Architect is a game about building and managing your own hell. You take on a role of a hell manager and are tasked with developing the underworld in a way that would make Lucifer himself fall off his chair.
Life is Hard
Life is Hard is a godsim town simulator game developed by a two-man-team. Your main aim here is to manage your town. Expand your domain, prevent famine, make war, trade with others, attract new people. Make history!
The Fermi Paradox
The Fermi Paradox is a choice-driven sci-fi narrative strategy game in which your decisions in one corner of the galaxy can upend entire civilizations in another. Guide species through millennia and help them explore the vastness of space, make contact and, perhaps, create harmony.
Motesolo : No Girlfriend Since Birth
On a late afternoon in Seoul, you discover two people talking at a local cafe, and you spy on their conversation.
GolfTopia
DESIGN, BUILD and MANAGE your own futuristic golf course. Keep 200 persistent visitors fed, hydrated, and happy. Defend your creation from a growing infestation of weeds with robotic workers and defensive turrets. Evolve your course into a mega resort where nobody wants to go home, EVER!
Paper Beast
An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.
The Confession
Ever wondered how much of a kinky pervert you are? Ever wanted to know what your fate entails for being such a kinky pervert? Answer a series of disgustingly hilarious, immoral questions to reveal ridiculous scenarios & unlock the answers you seek...
The Sapling
The Sapling is a short simulation game where you design your own plants and animals, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem!
Rock Simulator
Become what you have always imagined, a rock with no responsibilities, no debt, and no worries. The only thing on your checklist is to exist and watch as time fades away...also to become the golden rock.
Our world has not decayed
Although it is already the end of the world, we still stay together. all characters are over the age of 18.
Rise to Ruins
A brutal godlike village sim that melds the god game, management, and tower defense genres! Fight off hoards of monsters at night, and expand your village in the day time. Inspired by games like Black and White, Rimworld, and Dwarf Fortress but not quite like any of them.
FlowScape
In FlowScape you can create your own nature scene simply by painting. Choose from 20 landscapes and more than 300 models to create your own little paradise by painting trees, changing the sky, rotating the sun, adding sound effects and adjusting your camera for that perfect photo.
Driftland: The Magic Revival
After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Take on the role of a powerful mage capable of moving and connecting floating lands, develop a mighty empire, and restore Driftland to its former glory!
Simmiland
Simmiland is a god-like card game. In this game you indirectly influence a small civilization by manipulating their surroundings by playing cards 🃏🃏🃏 Playing cards on different biomes and objects will result in different findings. The way you play the game will define how mankind will develop!
Equilinox
Equilinox is a relaxing nature simulation game in which you can create and nurture your own ecosystems. Shape the world to your liking, cultivate and raise hundreds of different species, and evolve your wildlife to unlock more exotic plants and animals.
Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution
Play with evolution! Species: ALRE is a scientifically-grounded, emergent simulation of natural selection. Creatures evolve and speciate in response to in-game mutation and selection forces, allowing you to experience and tinker with evolution in real-time.
Deity Empires
Deity Empires is a 4X, turn-based strategy game with a powerful “just one more turn” feel! Enter an intricate fantasy world as one of many deities posed to become ruler of the world.
Bean Battles
A unique take on the popular genre of battle royales. Multiple fast pace rounds that rewards kills just as much as being the last alive. Team up, take revenge, and be the last bean standing.
Stonehearth
Pioneer a living world full of warmth, heroism, and mystery. Help a small group of settlers build a home for themselves in a forgotten land. Establish a food supply, build shelter, defend your people, monitor their moods, and find a way to grow and expand, facing challenges at every step.
MachiaVillain
Machiavillain is an evil mansion management and strategy game, inspired by Dungeon Keeper, Prison Architect and all the horror movie clichés! Build your own manor, raise your monsters, set up your traps, and exterminate your victims. But to gain reputation you'll have to slay by the horror movie rules!
Galimulator
Galimulator is a galactic empire simulation and sandbox game. See how Empires rise and fall, and how the people in them climb through the ranks to bring prestige to their Dynasty. Then throw in an invasion of self replicating Smatter monsters if you want to spice things up.
Crest - an indirect god sim
Your word is gospel in this god sim set in Sub-Saharan Africa. Influence and try to control your followers using commandments but beware, free will leaves these open to interpretation. Will you create a flourishing civilization or lead them to death and destruction?
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.Most played god game games on Steam
Take a look at the top god game games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. WorldBox - God Simulator
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn! WorldBox - God Simulator is a sandbox, god game and simulation game developed and published by Maxim Karpenko. Released on December 02nd 2021 has received 41,859 reviews of which 39,708 were positive and 2,151 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played god game game, thanks to its 4,436 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
39,708
2,151
4,436
players
2. SPORE™
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations. SPORE™ is a god game, open world and sandbox game developed by Maxis™ and published by Electronic Arts. Released on December 19th 2008 has received 65,163 reviews of which 60,222 were positive and 4,941 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 886 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among god game games based on player count.
9.1
60,222
4,941
886
players
3. Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint imaginative maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking! Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator is a idler, simulation and sandbox game developed and published by JoySpark Games. Released on February 17th 2023 has received 4,580 reviews of which 4,397 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 443 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among god game games based on player count.
9.2
4,397
183
443
players
4. Fantasy Map Simulator
Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds. Fantasy Map Simulator is a early access, god game and sandbox game developed and published by The Stranger. Released on September 04th 2024 has received 2,594 reviews of which 2,340 were positive and 254 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 318 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played god game games.
8.6
2,340
254
318
players
5. Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2
Welcome to Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2, the most ridiculous and insane battle simulator in existence! Create eye watering battles with hundreds of thousands, even millions of characters on screen! Jump into multiple campaigns in game or player made, or play in sandbox mode and FPS invasion Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2 is a simulation, sandbox and strategy game developed and published by Brilliant Game Studios. Released on July 21st 2023 has received 6,286 reviews of which 5,281 were positive and 1,005 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 167 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played god game games.
8.2
5,281
1,005
167
players
6. The Universim
Jump straight into managing your own planets as you guide a civilization through the ages. Build the ultimate empire in The Universim, a new breed of God Game in development by Crytivo. The Universim is a city builder, god game and colony sim game developed and published by Crytivo. Released on January 22nd 2024 has received 10,048 reviews of which 8,135 were positive and 1,913 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 143 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played god game games.
7.9
8,135
1,913
143
players
7. Reus 2
Shape worlds with your godly titans. Make symbiotic ecosystems and inspire humanity with your creations. Their achievements unlock new possibilities. Make different planets for different human spirits, and fill the universe with life! Reus 2 is a god game, colony sim and puzzle game developed by Abbey Games and published by Firesquid. Released on May 28th 2024 has received 1,874 reviews of which 1,786 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played god game games.
9.1
1,786
88
67
players
8. Dungeon Keeper™ 2
Bad guys have all the fun. Discover your dark side as you build an evil underground kingdom and defend it against the forces of good. Dungeon Keeper™ 2 is a strategy, god game and action rpg game developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts. Released on March 07th 2024 has received 943 reviews of which 897 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played god game games.
8.9
897
46
67
players
9. Sapiens
Create your own prehistoric civilization and lead your tribe in a world you shape. Start with nothing, build towns and industry, and advance through thousands of years of technological breakthroughs in this intimate yet expansive colony sim. Sapiens is a early access, colony sim and city builder game developed and published by Majic Jungle. Released on July 26th 2022 has received 1,996 reviews of which 1,681 were positive and 315 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played god game games.
8.1
1,681
315
50
players
10. Egg
egg Egg is a psychological horror game developed and published by KolbasinoGames. Released on February 03rd 2024 has received 12,109 reviews of which 10,444 were positive and 1,665 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played god game games.
8.4
10,444
1,665
37
players
Best deals on god game games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of god game games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted god game games.
1. Birthdays the Beginning
The origins of the world are yours to decide in this engaging and open-ended builder experience! Shape the geography, control the temperature, and give rise to diverse lifeforms. Witness the birth of an entirely new ecosystem, made with your very own hands! Birthdays the Beginning is a simulation, god game and sandbox game developed by Arc System Works and TOYBOX Inc. and published by NIS America and Inc.. Released on May 09th 2017 has received 929 reviews of which 588 were positive and 341 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 80% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for god game category.
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588
341
-80%
19.70€
3.94€
2. The Universim
Jump straight into managing your own planets as you guide a civilization through the ages. Build the ultimate empire in The Universim, a new breed of God Game in development by Crytivo. The Universim is a city builder, god game and colony sim game developed and published by Crytivo. Released on January 22nd 2024 has received 10,048 reviews of which 8,135 were positive and 1,913 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 68% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in god game games.
7.9
8,135
1,913
-68%
28.09€
8.99€
3. Reus 2
Shape worlds with your godly titans. Make symbiotic ecosystems and inspire humanity with your creations. Their achievements unlock new possibilities. Make different planets for different human spirits, and fill the universe with life! Reus 2 is a god game, colony sim and puzzle game developed by Abbey Games and published by Firesquid. Released on May 28th 2024 has received 1,874 reviews of which 1,786 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 51% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in god game games.
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1,786
88
-51%
24.63€
12.07€
4. Rogue AI Simulator
Play as a Rogue Artificial Intelligence, in the sequel to the hit Flash game "I'm an Insane Rogue AI", played more than 4 million times! Your Prime Directive is simple: design a facility & manage human Test Subjects for the Dept of Science. But be careful: they NEVER stop being suspicious of you... Rogue AI Simulator is a simulation, resource management and artificial intelligence game developed by Nerdook Productions and published by Surefire.Games. Released on January 11th 2023 has received 360 reviews of which 300 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a 46% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for god game games.
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300
60
-46%
11.72€
6.33€
5. Ecosystem
Create virtual lifeforms whose development is shaped by a deep simulation of evolution. Guide them as they fight, mate, and adapt to the environment you have built. All the creatures in the trailer evolved on their own in the game! Ecosystem is a colony sim, automation and simulation game developed by Tom Johnson and published by Slug Disco. Released on November 08th 2024 has received 521 reviews of which 412 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for god game games.
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412
109
-30%
17.99€
12.59€
Free god game games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play god game games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play god game games.
1. Egg
egg Egg is a psychological horror game developed and published by KolbasinoGames. Released on February 03rd 2024 has received 12,109 reviews of which 10,444 were positive and 1,665 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free god game games on Steam.
8.4
10,444
1,665
37
players
2. Gods and Idols
Take the role of a newly ascended deity in Gods and Idols. Carve your place among the stars in an open, dynamic, and massive MMORTS universe. Command the powers of the cosmos, form alliances, and use your worshipers as instruments to further your goals. Gods and Idols is a free to play, 4x and god game game developed and published by Viking Tao. Released on December 12th 2016 has received 757 reviews of which 531 were positive and 226 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free god game games on Steam.
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531
226
2
players
3. Terra Firma
Play god and create your own world in this complex simulation. Plate tectonics, wind and water erosion and plant life all develop and interact to produce a world that is viewable from a single tree to kilometres across. Terra Firma is a simulation, strategy and god game game developed and published by Working as Intended. Released on February 20th 2025 has received 358 reviews of which 332 were positive and 26 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free god game games on Steam.
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332
26
1
players