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Populous is a real-time strategy game where the player takes the role of a deity influencing the development of civilizations. You shape terrain, guide followers, and use natural disasters like floods, volcanoes, and earthquakes to influence or eliminate opposing tribes. The game features an isometric perspective and includes 500 levels (worlds), each with different challenges. Originally developed by Bullfrog and designed by Peter Molyneux, it is considered one of the earliest examples of the god-game genre.
Populous Genesis price & price history
The average CIB price for Populous (Genesis) was $23.06 30 days ago and is $22.78 now — down $0.28. Real-market prices from eBay sold listings, updated daily — see the full price chart above.
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- How much is Populous (Genesis) worth?
- Populous for Genesis is worth $22.78 on average for a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, based on recent eBay sold listings.
- Is Populous going up or down in price?
- The price is trending down — it was $23.06 30 days ago and is $22.78 now, a $0.28 decrease.
- How does the 100 Coins price compare to PriceCharting?
- PriceCharting publishes one price per condition for Populous on Sega Genesis. 100 Coins computes its own average from the individual eBay sold listings it tracks for this exact edition, weighted so recent sales count for more — which is why the two differ. Both numbers are shown on every condition card above.
- Where does 100 Coins get its price data?
- All prices on 100 Coins come from real eBay sold listings — actual completed transactions, not asking prices or estimates. Prices are updated daily.
| Source | Date | Price | Completeness | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | 2026-07-28 | $17.50 | CIB | Populous Sega Genesis CiB 1990 Electronic Arts Official Authentic Action Tested | |
| eBay | 2026-07-19 | $20.00 | CIB | Populous Sega Genesis CiB 1990 Electronic Arts Official Authentic Action Tested | |
| eBay | 2026-07-17 | $19.22 | CIB | Populous (Sega Genesis, 1990) CIB | |
| eBay | 2026-06-14 | $19.98 | Game Only | Populous (Sega Genesis, 1990) Cart Only early EA Title! | |
| eBay | 2026-05-07 | $9.50 | Game Only | Populous (Sega Genesis, 1991) Cart Only TESTED & WORKING | |
| eBay | 2026-04-26 | $20.00 | CIB | Sega Genesis Populous CIB Cartridge, Manual, Case Tested/Authentic | |
| eBay | 2026-04-24 | $13.99 | Game Only | Populous (Sega Genesis, 1991) Authentic Cart Only TESTED & WORKING | |
| eBay | 2026-04-18 | $29.95 | CIB | Populous Sega Genesis Complete in Box CIB | |
| eBay | 2026-04-05 | $37.99 | CIB | Populous - Cartridge Manual Box In Shrink - Sega Genesis - Complete CIB | |
| eBay | 2026-03-30 | $24.99 | CIB | Populous (Sega) - Authentic CIB Good Condition |
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