Godus

Godus is an open-world, single-player and multi-player god game with pretty visuals and good music, but can be buggy and disturbed by ads. It offers a wholesome story and allows players to cultivate their own world through extensive grinding. The game is currently undergoing rapid build releases to enhance the player experience.

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Reviews

22%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,418 reviews

gameplay81 positive mentions

grinding176 negative mentions

The game has a unique and interesting concept that allows players to sculpt the land and build settlements.
The graphics are visually appealing and create a charming atmosphere.
The game can be relaxing and enjoyable for casual play, especially for those who appreciate god simulation games.

The game is unfinished and has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or communication for years.
Gameplay can become tedious and repetitive, often requiring excessive clicking and waiting for resources.
Many promised features and mechanics have been removed or never implemented, leading to disappointment among players.

gameplay
552 mentions
15 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Godus has been widely criticized for its repetitive and tedious mechanics, often likened to mobile games with a focus on clicking and waiting rather than engaging gameplay. Many players find the core mechanics shallow, lacking depth and strategic elements, leading to a frustrating experience that feels more like a chore than a game. Despite some potential in its unique sculpting mechanics and visuals, the overall consensus is that the game is unfinished and fails to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “Godus was packed with a very cool idea and beautiful gameplay and graphics.”
- “The graphics are simple, yet beautiful and the gameplay is intuitive enough for even basic gamers to understand and enjoy.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and the challenges you face are difficult but fun.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly repetitive, tedious, and gets very boring very quickly.”
- “The game is a tedious, limited and boring village builder with a bunch of stupid 'mini-games' mechanics.”
- “The core gameplay is extremely tedious, and there's no real opportunity to apply any strategy or tactics.”
graphics
196 mentions
31 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simplistic and colorful art style, describing it as cute and visually appealing. However, many criticize the graphics for being basic, outdated, and lacking detail, often comparing them unfavorably to other games. Overall, while the aesthetic has its charm, it is often overshadowed by technical issues and a perceived lack of depth in gameplay.
- “I love the graphics!!!”
- “The graphics are simple, yet beautiful, and the gameplay is intuitive enough for even basic gamers to understand and enjoy.”
- “The graphics are unique and beautiful, and the worlds feel rich and complex by extension.”
- “The graphics are very basic, very boring, and very bland graphically.”
- “The graphics looked fine, but the overall aesthetic of the game is simultaneously simple and striking.”
- “The minimalist graphics are disappointing, and the gameplay is the definition of weak.”
grinding
177 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, often reducing gameplay to a monotonous cycle of clicking and waiting for resources to accumulate. Players express frustration with the lack of meaningful rewards for their efforts, as well as the game's reliance on microtransactions to alleviate the grind. Overall, many reviewers feel that the game, despite its initial promise, devolves into a frustrating experience that feels more like a chore than an engaging gameplay experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game is tedious and I've played it a lot waiting for it to get better, but it actually got more tedious while being less rewarding.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly repetitive, tedious, and gets very boring very quickly.”
- “This game becomes boring and extremely tedious after maybe two hours.”
story
130 mentions
10 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The story in the game is widely criticized for being unfinished, shallow, and lacking meaningful content, with many players expressing frustration over its repetitive and tedious nature. While some appreciate the attempt to incorporate story elements through chests and missions, these features are often seen as poorly executed and not impactful to gameplay. Overall, the narrative experience is described as lacking depth and coherence, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and disengaged.
- “I want to see the entire story of this game!”
- “The story is a fun read if you can get all the story chests.”
- “With the new addition of story, within the blue chests, this game now has a very, very silly and fun outline with a serious thought to take away.”
- “The 'story' is non-existent.”
- “It's an unfinished, boring, story-less game that costs real money to progress.”
- “The long promised story mode is a poor text-only background story accessed by clicking on chests.”
stability
107 mentions
3 % positive mentions
-2 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of updates and unfinished content, leading to an overall experience that feels unpolished and often unplayable. While some find enjoyment in the game despite its issues, the consensus is that it remains a buggy mess that detracts from its potential.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major glitches or crashes, providing a stable experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any issues, which speaks volumes about its stability.”
- “The developers have clearly prioritized stability, as I've had a seamless experience from start to finish.”
- “If you buy this game, be aware that you are buying a game that is buggy, flawed, with lots of missing content, and it will not get any better!”
- “The game is great but it constantly freezes and crashes after 5-10 minutes on, this is a tedious and ongoing issue, please fix this.”
- “It's buggy as hell, no reason to play, the attacks are annoying at best.”
monetization
91 mentions
3 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
34 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many reviewers labeling it a "cash grab" that prioritizes microtransactions, particularly in its mobile version. While the PC version currently lacks in-game purchases, players feel it is still designed with monetization in mind, leading to a frustrating experience that mirrors mobile gaming mechanics. Overall, the game's transition to a monetization-focused model has left many fans feeling betrayed and dissatisfied.
- “Having first encountered this game on my mobile phone, I had already decided I liked it, but not being a fan of constant microtransactions, I was very happy to see it for sale here on Steam as a fully paid game.”
- “Though there are no microtransactions in the PC version of the game, the game is a copy/paste job of the freemium mobile version.”
- “For those that are saying it, there are no microtransactions in the PC version of the game.”
- “The game was thrown away in favor of the mobile version that's riddled with microtransactions.”
- “It's one of the largest cash grabs in gaming history, with a devoted fan following being suckered into what can only be described as a mobile gaming scam.”
- “They promised one product, took our money, and invested it in making a mobile/app/phone version of the game with microtransactions.”
music
31 mentions
35 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its calming and simplistic nature, with players enjoying the soundtracks that accompany actions like collecting belief. However, there are complaints about the lack of variety and the inability to adjust sound settings effectively, leading some to mute the game entirely. While the ambient sounds and occasional festival music are praised, many feel that the game would benefit from a more robust soundtrack to enhance the overall experience.
- “I adore how simplistic the game is in style and the little songs that play when you collect belief.”
- “Colorful and really nice soundtrack.”
- “But the soothing water and calming music is very peaceful, and the gameplay turns very fun and entrancing after only a small group of minutes.”
- “The one that turns off sound effects turns off every sound; the setting to turn off just the music does nothing.”
- “Sadly, the song only played for 2 of the festivals, but at no point did I see the astari in any of the villages actually converge on the altar and dance.”
- “With no voice over and a rather dull music background, the game is tremendously boring.”
humor
25 mentions
92 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of absurdity and satire, with players finding amusement in the game's quirky mechanics and characters, such as half-naked neanderthals and comically easy-to-defeat troops. While some appreciate the funny writing and charming animations, others feel that the humor is overshadowed by technical issues and a perceived lack of depth, leading to a sense of frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, the humor is seen as a highlight for some, but it may not be enough to redeem the game's shortcomings for others.
- “I'm not a big fan of games where one has to kill people, but even that act in this game is so funny!”
- “Funny god-game where you can evolve your civilization!”
- “The story bits are growing as well and have a tad of humor which makes them worthwhile to read :)”
- “After you complete the painful story, you are thrown into a campaign about some random, not funny characters 'chatting on Skype' about some random nonsense.”
optimization
17 mentions
18 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including freezing, crashes, and significant frame rate drops even on high-end systems. Many users feel that the game is poorly suited for keyboard and mouse controls, resembling a mobile experience instead. Despite some improvements noted in recent updates, the overall performance remains clunky and unprofessional, leading to frustration among players.
- “Dear developer, I played your game a bunch and I know it's better optimized and not quite as glitchy as it was 2 years ago, but I'm sad that you can't complete this project and are hiding your shame under early access status.”
- “However, v2.0 brings a totally new game with gigantic performance and graphics improvements as well as a renewed way of doing more-or-less everything.”
- “Optimized for touchscreen controls.”
- “I have a high-performance computer, and this is the only game that will completely freeze my computer just from toggling options on the menu.”
- “As stated earlier, the game is clunky and hideously optimized, barely running without hiccup on a gaming laptop that can run things like Dishonored, Thief, Tomb Raider, etc. at maximum detail without lagging or dropping below 32 fps.”
- “The sparse updates that the game has received have done little to reduce both the clunkiness and the shoddy performance that the game suffers from.”
emotional
15 mentions
93 % positive mentions
-13 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a significant emotional disconnect in the game, with players expressing feelings of frustration and powerlessness rather than genuine engagement. While some moments evoke nostalgia or a sense of emotional manipulation, many find the overall experience lacking in meaningful emotional rewards, leading to disappointment and a sense of wasted time and money. The game's attempt to connect with players emotionally is seen as ineffective, leaving users unsatisfied and disillusioned.
- “I was about 10 years old when my mother said to him, 'If you ever want to see your grandchildren graduate, you have to stop immediately.' Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “Being a god has never made me feel so powerless.”
- “I can't say the intended game is worth $20.00 because only the first 4 hours are 'fun,' but it might be worth the $20 if you want to experience the weirdest attempt at emotional connection ever.”
- “Now it is simply a boring story you click through and often get stuck in spots early in the game.”
- “The emotional moments feel forced and lack genuine impact, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I expected a deep narrative, but instead, it felt shallow and uninspired, leaving me emotionally detached.”
replayability
9 mentions
22 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is generally considered low, with many users noting a lack of depth and variety due to its single map design. While some improvements have been made to enhance playability, the consensus remains that the game does not offer significant replay value, scoring around 6/10 in this aspect.
- “Much more entertaining and higher replay value.”
- “The game is now much more playable and not focused on in-game purchases.”
- “Replayability: 6/10”
- “One single map, which avoids any 'replayability' of the game.”
- “Not really worth what I paid; replayability is lacking and just lacks all around depth.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is generally described as calm and relaxing, with charming visuals and enjoyable sound effects that enhance the experience. However, some reviews note that the graphics are subpar and the overall atmosphere can feel drab at times. Despite mixed opinions, many players appreciate the unique blend of challenge and tranquility in the city-management gameplay.
- “The atmosphere is calm and peaceful (at first), the little people are cute and the sound effects are pure ear candy.”
- “One of the more unique city-management games that I have come across, Godus blends both a challenging atmosphere with rewarding city upgrades.”
- “Wonderful game and entirely relaxing atmosphere and sounds.”
- “Graphics are terrible and the atmosphere is drab.”