A real-time multiplayer god game inspired by Populous, only this time, you're online against other gods.
We're a tiny team, and God Complex isn't out yet. Right now we're wrestling a rough-but-real build into shape, and the moment it stops embarrassing us, everyone on this list plays it first and helps shape what it becomes. Nail the core, and it goes free on itch.io for the masses. Steam's the someday dream. Sign up: be first through the pearly gates, and first to hear what we smote today.
You don't control your people. You make them believe.
Your followers have a mind of their own: you can't move them like pieces on a board. What you can do is greater: shape the world they live in, inspire their belief, and give them a calling. Lead them well, and they'll build, pray and fight in your name.
Online multiplayer
Like Populous. But online multiplayer.
God Complex is the game where you get to be a god, but you're not alone. Up to six gods will eventually battle over one world. (The first build is two-player; more gods incoming.)
From tent to fortress
Give them room, and they'll build empires.
A tent needs just one flat square to appear. Castles need a big, level area, nine squares, but they're worth it: they make tougher followers.
So it's up to you: lots of weak believers, or fewer strong ones? More followers means more mana. More mana means more miracles. Thrive long enough and some followers become knights or priests on their own, leading your people into prayer (= more mana) and battle (= victory).
Faith is your ammunition
Perform Miracles
Flood In the build
Flood the whole lower level of the world. Careful: it drowns the followers of all gods, including your own.
Lightning Coming soon
Smite individual enemies from a clear blue sky.
Earthquake Coming soon
Split the land apart and swallow enemy cities.
Volcano Coming soon
Erupt molten fury in the heart of a rival's stronghold.
Mana flows from belief. Your power flows from Mana. Miracles flow from power.
Right now we're starting small: one miracle is ready, more on the way.
Gameplay
Multiple Biomes
To keep things interesting, we've started adding biomes. Right now they're just visual; later, they'll change how the whole game plays.
Grassland
Open, fertile, and easy to shape. The classic god's playground.
Desert
Tough terrain, limited space, harsh conditions.
Frozen Expanse Coming soon
Cold, slow, and dangerous.
Tropical Wilds Coming soon
Dense, lush, and unpredictable. Possibly volcanic!
Straight from the game
Screenshots
It's early days: we're nailing the fun before the pretty. It only gets better from here. Fresh screenshots land here all the time.
Devlog #1
See God Complex in action.
Watch this very early video to see me try to explain what a god game is… and why I thought making one might be fun.
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Save Your Spot in the Upcoming Beta
You're probably here because you saw my post in social media about our game, God Complex.
We're still working on the game, but when we are ready to invite beta testers, you will be the first to hear.
Initially, I'm only pulling beta testers from my mailing list. This is the only way to play God Complex before anyone else.
I also will be sharing development progress as the beta nears. Expect 1 email per month. It will be cool screenshots and fresh details about the game.
You're on the list.
Watch your inbox: the beta call goes out from here first.
Shape the game with us
This isn't a finished game. It's your chance to shape it.
God Complex is in active development. Jump in, tell us what to build, and help decide what it becomes.
Join the Discord
Hang out with the devs and the community. Bug reports, theory-crafting and general divine mischief.
Open DiscordVote on Ideas
Our public ideas board. Suggest features, upvote what you want, and watch the roadmap take shape.
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