Gods and Idols
Online space strategy game about governing followers as a god
JatteGames · Released Dec 12, 2016 · Early Access
IndieRPGSimulationStrategyFree To PlayEarly Access
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 69% of 758
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 0
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update
- 1 year ago
- Apr 7, 2025
What is Gods and Idols?
This free-to-play, early-access online strategy game casts you as a former human turned deity in space. You build on a planet, manage resources, and seek power through worship as the universe approaches collapse.
For you if...
- +you enjoy online space strategy with a godlike role
- +you like managing resources and building planetary cities
Not for you if...
- −you want a finished game rather than early access
- −you prefer solo play over online multiplayer strategy
What players say
69% of 758 reviews are positive
Players repeatedly complain that development has stalled and major systems remain unfinished.
Screenshots and trailer
Gods and Idols system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 8 or later
- Processor
- AMD Athlon X2 or Intel Core™2 Duo
- Graphics
- GeForce 200 series or later
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 8 or later
- Processor
- AMD FX or Intel Core i7
- Graphics
- GeForce 700 series or later
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Tags
- Free to Play
- 4X
- God Game
- RTS
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Sci-fi
- Indie
- War
- Space
- Early Access
- Multiplayer
- Massively Multiplayer
- Action RTS
- Idler
- 3D
Recent updates
- Apr 7, 2025 · Stockpile update: Temple showcase
- Aug 19, 2022 · Patch 5.25.918 (Unassign workers)
- Aug 14, 2022 · Patch 5.25.915 (Regions)
- Jun 10, 2022 · Patch 5.25.860 (Fixes)
- May 8, 2022 · Patch 5.25.807 (Homes)
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