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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Startopia

A once thriving network of space stations and planets have been left lifeless, redundant scars of the apocalypse. Into this age of darkness comes light. You will lead the way in rebuilding the network of space stations to a standard accepted by the individual alien races, attracting them to harness their expertise and research new...

Price 5.69€
Rating 8.5
Release 10 Oct 2013

Reus

In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 16 May 2013

Tropico 4

The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.

Price -83% 2.60€
Rating 8.9
Release 27 Oct 2011

From Dust

Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous in this modern God-Game where Nature is the Star!

Price 9.99€
Rating 6.5
Release 17 Aug 2011

Solar 2

Dynamic abstract sandbox universe. Changes and evolves as you do.

Price -66% 3.06€
Rating 8.7
Release 17 Jun 2011

SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition

SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 20 Jul 2010

Majesty Gold HD

The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates.Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!

Price -2% 9.81€
Rating 8.7
Release 04 Sep 2009

SPORE™ Galactic Adventures

Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic HeroGet out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 23 Jun 2009

Evil Genius

Everybody wants to rule the world! Achieve global power with EVIL GENIUS, the one and only complete world domination simulator. All the everyday tasks of the deliciously wicked mastermind are available to experience and master from building your ultra-secret base to developing spectacular super-weapons to carry out your nefarious master...

Price 9.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 22 Jun 2009

SPORE™ Creepy & Cute Parts Pack

Add horror and humor to your universe. Make grotesque beasts or cuddly critters, then watch them do the robot, zombie walk, break dance and more! Includes over 100 new items. 60 New parts 48 New paint options 24 New animations

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 19 Dec 2008

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.

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 19 Dec 2008

Darwinia

Darwinia blends real-time strategy, action, and puzzles with a unique gesture-based control system. Save the Darwinians, battle viruses, and restore order in a retro-inspired digital world. Winner of multiple prestigious  awards, including the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at IGF 2006.

Price 9.75€
Rating 7.6
Release 14 Jul 2005

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 16th 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 3,004 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
39,708
2,151

3,004
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 642 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

642
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 274 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

274
players

4. 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 118 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played god game games.
8.2
5,281
1,005

118
players

5. 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 106 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played god game games.
8.6
2,340
254

106
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. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played god game games.
7.9
8,135
1,913

95
players

7. 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 #7 spot among the most played god game games.
8.4
10,444
1,665

47
players

8. 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 #8 spot among the most played god game games.
8.1
1,681
315

46
players

9. 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 #9 spot among the most played god game games.
9.1
1,786
88

39
players

10. Marble World

Marble World is a physics sandbox simulator with marbles. Create your own marble races, runs and machines. Customize a variety of tracks, decorations and marbles to create a beautiful world. Marble World is a sandbox, physics and god game game developed and published by Vector Interactive. Released on September 30th 2022 has received 1,119 reviews of which 999 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played god game games.
8.5
999
120

35
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 16th 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.
6.2
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.
9.1
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.
7.8
300
60

-46% 11.72€ 6.33€

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 16th 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

47
players

2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free god game games on Steam.
8.6
332
26

2
players

3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free god game games on Steam.
6.7
531
226

1
players