# Godus — Award winning sandbox game

> God-like sandbox simulation game with world sculpting and civilization management. (iPhone/iPad app by 22Cans.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godus/id815181808 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [22Cans](https://appshunter.io/developer/551001626)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 75,392 App Store ratings · 767 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 317 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2014-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godus/id815181808/reviews.md

## What is Godus?

** Winner of App Store Best of 2014 **

YOU are about to PLAY GOD.

Rule over a living, breathing world. It is as SIMPLE to play with as it is AWE-INSPIRING to behold. Feel truly powerful in the most delightful, charming and tactile world you have ever held in your hands.

• Use your touch to physically shape, mold and sculpt every inch of the landscape, making it unique to you.
• Be loved and worshipped by tiny, devoted Followers. Watch them live, learn, and grow in a fully simulated world.
• Nurture the growth of a civilization as it rises from the dawn of the primitive age and advances throughout the ages of humanity. 
• Cast miracles of both beauty and destruction: sculpt rivers and grow forests, or throw meteors and spread fires.
• Uncover a wealth of mysteries and surprises waiting to be found above and below the landscape.
• Guide your Followers as they embark on regular voyages to new and uncharted lands that hold great rewards.

There has never been an experience quite like this before, and it will continue to evolve as you do. Come and lead an incredible journey that’s waiting for you to make it your own.
Godus is brought to you by legendary designer and inventor of the GOD GAME; Peter Molyneux. His previous acclaimed creations have been the original releases of Theme Park, Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, Fable, Theme Hospital, Syndicate, and Populous.

Get more out of Godus by visiting www.facebook.com/godusgame

Please note: A network connection is required to play.

## Key features

- Shape and sculpt landscapes with touch
- Nurture and guide followers
- Advance civilization through ages
- Cast miracles and destruction
- Explore mysteries and surprises
- Embark on voyages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 120 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATE Gem Hoard | $49.99 | one-time |
| Divine Inspiration | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Shaman's Way | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Godus?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🌟 Unique and creative game concept
- 👍 Charming and pleasing aesthetics
- 🕰 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🌳 Satisfying land sculpting mechanics

**Cons**

- 🔍 Unclear instructions and tutorials
- 🔍 Confusing and sensitive controls
- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰 Slow progression and tedious grind
- 🙏 Lack of developer support and updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Followers getting stuck or not following instructions
- Sculpting mechanics accidentally deleting or creating land
- Saved progress not properly syncing or restoring
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

**Most requested features**

- More detailed instructions and tutorials
- Improved camera controls and sculpting tools
- Reduced reliance on ads and in-app purchases
- Faster progression and more content updates
- Better save/restore functionality to prevent data loss
- Addition of new gameplay elements like wildlife and trading

## Recent user reviews (10 of 767)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godus/id815181808/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Slow start God Bless You

*2026-08-26, version 1.47*

Didn’t continue after the beginning because it was slow. Basically the same as any video game engine except for the fact that it’s God themed (although God says it’s offensive to him anyways), form terrain and place characters and objects. The question of “did humans make God or did God make humans?” posed by spiritually dead brain cells is answered by saying “if God made humans then it’s obvious from history because even pagans before Judaism worshipped God in the Middle East, and does time start thousands of years after humans first emerged and first documented their history on earth anyways?

### 1/5 — I’m almost impressed

*2026-08-24, version 1.47*

There’s nothing like a mobile game that completely lacks touch precision. Especially when that touch precision ultimately makes you spend money! It drains your most basic gameplay resource. And any QOL features that help with touch precision drain that same resource — on an exponential level.

What a coincidence, I’m sure, that this is the devs’ main form of monetization. Taking advantage of… what? Their OWN improperly engineered interface? Surely they wouldn’t sink that low.

Yeah, they would.

Side note: the part of the population meant to represent women are called Breeders. They wear pink dresses, sit around, and talk all day. They aren’t allowed to help with building. Take from that what you will.

### 4/5 — Добавьте больше украшений

*2026-08-22, version 1.47*

Очень расстроилась когда узнала что есть лимит на творения. Игра через время теряет свой смысл так как все территории заселены и дальше ты занимаешься только украшательством, но например поляны цветов которые мне очень нравятся быстро закончились так как у них есть лимит. Цветные домики крутые, но хочется больше возможностей творить за веру а не за алмазы и плюс высадка деревьев только одного типа тоже делает украшательство грустным занятием. Т. е. Мне бы хотелось чтобы была возможность высадить биом, высаживать цветы и нечто похожее безлимитное, делать жителям красивые поселения и свет конечно тоже только за алмазы делает игру в украшение сбором донатов. Люблю эту игру уже много лет и желаю ей развития и процветания. Догматы это прекрасно но не в таком количестве, вы, разработчики и так много лет не особо обновляете игру и контент при этом многие остаются ее поклонниками. Пожалуйста дайте возможность сделать мои миры красивее и интереснее. Кроме цветов ведь есть кусты, деревья биома, может возможность в некоторых мирах биом менять или другие виды цветов и растительности, камни. Почему бы в игре про ландшафт не добавить игрокам возможность менять этот ландшафт по полной и добавлять не только какие то монументы но и творения природы в безграничном объеме.

### 3/5 — It’s not that it’s bad

*2026-08-21, version 1.47*

Trust me you’ll be hooked for the first four hours maybe and then all of a sudden you have nothing to do no points no beliefs and you just sit there saying oh, I’m bored and I’m done now I guess.

### 4/5 — Great game, one problem.

*2026-08-20, version 1.47*

I absolutely love this game. My mum would play it when I was little and now I’m playing it too. Although it’s amazing, there is one problem. I cannot get past the second level of the Arctic Expedition. There is absolutely no way to complete it. My sister has the game and she too is stuck on this level. I’ve tried looking it up on YouTube and all of the videos are from years ago and the game has been updated since then. If anyone has any tips, please tell me!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-17, version 1.47*

No questions

### 5/5 — Relaxing

*2026-08-09, version 1.47*

I absolutely LOVE this game! Godus is so relaxing, entertaining, and surprisingly addictive. I love being able to build my own little world, help my people, discover new things, and slowly watch everything grow. There’s something really satisfying about shaping the land and feeling like you’re actually creating your own little civilization. 

My only real complaint is that at times it almost feels like a pay-to-play game. Progress can become quite slow, and some things seem to encourage you to spend money if you want to move forward faster. I completely understand that games need to make money, but I wish there were a little more balance between earning things through gameplay and being encouraged to purchase them.

That being said, I still absolutely adore Godus. It’s a beautiful, unique, relaxing game that I find myself coming back to again and again. If the developers made progression a little more generous for players who choose not to spend money, I honestly think this game would be nearly perfect. 

Definitely worth trying if you enjoy building, exploring, and creating your own world!

### 4/5 — No way to restart?

*2026-08-06, version 1.47*

I wish there was a way to start over without deleting and redownloading while also keeping gems/unlocked by gem items. Otherwise I love this game. I’ve played it a few times and it’s fun and beautiful.

### 1/5 — Bug report

*2026-08-05, version 1.47*

Long development. Many hours of play. During the game, I lost all the progress and in one second the game started again. There is no point in developing your huge world again. Huge dislike for developers who don't follow their game.

### 5/5 — great

*2026-07-31, version 1.47*

not crazy amounts of ads too

## Frequently asked questions about Godus

### What is Godus?

Godus is a god-like sandbox simulation game where you play as a deity. You have the power to shape a living world with your touch, nurture a civilization, and guide your followers through different ages of humanity. It offers a unique experience of ruling over a dynamic and responsive world.

### What are the key features of Godus?

Key features include physically sculpting the landscape with touch, nurturing devoted followers who live and grow in a simulated world, advancing a civilization through various ages, casting powerful miracles or destructive forces, uncovering hidden mysteries, and guiding followers on voyages to new lands for rewards.

### Is Godus free to play?

Yes, Godus is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which can enhance the gameplay experience. The game also includes advertisements.

### What platforms is Godus available on?

Godus is available on mobile devices. A network connection is required to play the game, so ensure you have stable internet access.

### What kind of experience does Godus offer?

Godus offers a unique and awe-inspiring experience of playing as a god. You can shape the world, influence the lives of your followers, and witness the growth of a civilization. It's designed to be tactile and delightful, allowing players to feel powerful as they lead their people.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.47 — 2024-12-05

Godus just got a whole lot bigger and brighter!
- Discover a stunning collection of painted abodes available through the Shrine of Vibrance.
- By popular demand, you can now zoom out further than ever to effortlessly collect resources and take in the grandeur of your world.
- We've refreshed the user interface for a more modern look.
- Plus, enjoy a host of little fixes and optimisations!

### 1.46.6 — 2024-10-11

We've been busy squashing bugs, balancing gameplay, and making life just a bit easier for your followers.

- The Finger of God can now squish or flick any followers that are stranded outside your realm.
- Fixed bugs with the maximum number of Abodes in any world.
- The 'Go To Astari' button now locates the last remaining Astari when no Astari buildings are left.
- Followers will no longer get stuck finding doors in unusual settlements.
- No more invisible Astari Cloud-Miners!

### 1.46.5 — 2024-10-01

We've been busy squashing bugs, balancing gameplay, and making life just a bit easier for your followers.

- The Finger of God can now squish or flick any followers that are stranded outside your realm.
- Fixed bugs with the maximum number of Abodes in any world.
- The 'Go To Astari' button now locates the last remaining Astari when no Astari buildings are left.
- Followers will no longer get stuck finding doors in unusual settlements.
- No more invisible Astari Cloud-Miners!

### 1.46.4 — 2024-09-16

Fixed an issue that some users experienced where followers would fail to build or building plots did not appear.

### 1.46.3 — 2024-09-04

We've squashed a mountain of bugs to improve your gameplay experience! Here’s the key fixes:

- Faster loading times. Less time loading, more time playing!
- Terraformist power now stays with you when switching worlds.
- Shamans no longer meet an untimely end when jumping from high places, even when tired!
- Worship at Monuments continues when switching worlds.
- Astari can now construct abodes on Hallowed Ground.
- Astari now gracefully sink into swamps. Lucky them!
- No more storms within the first few minutes of your session — enjoy a calm start!

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