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Is Populous safe for children?

Teen Strategy Use caution
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Use caution
Populous is a strategy game where you control a deity guiding civilizations to battle—featuring moderate cartoon violence and mild language. The Teen rating reflects combat between armies and occasional scary imagery. Online multiplayer means your child may interact with strangers. It's appropriate for mature teens but worth reviewing first if your child is younger.
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Violence
Moderate
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
Mild
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Online Safety & Strangers
Mild
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In-App Purchases
None
Genre
Strategy
Released
1989
ESRB Rating
Teen
Available on
SEGA Master System, Atari ST, Classic Macintosh, Game Boy, Commodore / Amiga, SNES, Genesis, macOS, PC
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
With parent (monitor online)
Ages 13+
Yes (monitor online)

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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