Populous: The Beginning
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Languages
- 8 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended) | 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended) |
| Storage | 400 MB available space | 400 MB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Plays on PlayStation. Detailed requirements are not published.
Plays on PlayStation 3. Detailed requirements are not published.
Plays on PlayStation Portable. Detailed requirements are not published.
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $4.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 |
Last checked 19 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Populous: The Beginning alone?
Yes, Populous: The Beginning has a single-player mode.
Is Populous: The Beginning multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Multiplayer, Single player.
What languages does Populous: The Beginning support?
Audio: English. Interface: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish (Spain), Swedish.
Subtitles: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish (Spain), Swedish.
Can my PC run Populous: The Beginning?
The minimum is 1.8 GHz, 512 MB RAM and 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended).
What platforms is Populous: The Beginning on?
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable.
Where is Populous: The Beginning cheapest?
In United States, at $4.99 on Steam, as last checked.