One of the genres that seems lost to time is that of the god simulator. Mere mentions of the genre bring back memories of the good old days of the likes of Black and White and Populous, and Aerosoft and 42 Bits Entertainment will be hoping to add to that with the upcoming launch of Fata Deum into Early Access on Steam.
Hitting the scene on September 15, players will be tasked with the responsibility of divine power, capable of shaping entire worlds to help them grow or be destroyed with vengeance. A key ingredient to that will be the people, whose lives will be in your hands as you guide them throughout the ages.
The world of Fata Deum consists of other gods as well, with rival gods of Violence, Pleasure, Deceit, and Fertility having their say in challenging your influence.
Fata Deum Gameplay
Every action will have some form of impact, good or bad, changing them and their behaviour, and how they worship you. Depending on your preference, you can usher your people towards war, knowledge gathering, industry, or growth, with over 20 types of structures to aid that progress.
Choosing between a gentle touch, cruel measures, or somewhere in between, you will have much to do in Fata Deum as the game goes into day and night cycles. During the day, you can use your powers to “wonders, shape civilisation, and compete with rival gods for influence”, whereas in the dark, you can “tweak your strategy in peace, whisper into their dreams, and plan your next move”.
The action will unfold across a variety of maps created by the team, featuring numerous unique locations that conceal marvels to be discovered. As you grow in power and master your powers, story-driven quests will keep the game moving along, together with strategic opportunities to test your limits. Physics-based destruction will enable players to destroy structures as they wish in Fata Deum, using the power of meteorites or changing the landscape at their whim.
If you prefer to help, miracles can be used to boost birth rates or accelerate city expansion, while your chosen mortals can be blessed with additional strength and intelligence, or buffed in battle. Of course, you can also sacrifice them for more power, drain their life essences, or even turn them into undead warriors.
Key Features of Fata Deum
Players looking forward to possessing celestial powers can expect:
- A living, evolving world that reacts to your divine choices
- Powerful miracle system with tons of effects and consequences
- Rival gods with distinct strategies, temperaments, and domains
- Dynamic day and night gameplay phases
- Over 20 building types and flexible city management
- Real-time physics-based destruction
- Handcrafted maps packed with quests, secrets, and surprises
- Morality and influence systems that shape both people and landscape
“We’re proud to finally announce the launch date for Fata Deum! Our journey started with a humble Kickstarter, where 1,451 amazing backers believed in our vision and gave us the momentum to create something truly special. Since then, that support has grown into a community of over 200,000 wishlisters on Steam, something we could’ve only dreamed of back in 2021!” said Christoph Schulze of 42 Bits Entertainment
“Fata Deum is more than just a game to us. It’s our tribute to the god games we grew up with, and our chance to breathe new life into a genre we love. We can’t wait to welcome players into the world we’ve built, and hope they will enjoy creating wonderful worlds… or destroying them!”
Fata Deum will be available for PC via Steam Early Access on September 15, and will be available in various languages upon launch.
