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Gnomes at Home e.U. · Published by Gnomes at Home e.U.
Last updated 3 Oct 2026
Gods Must Work is a turn-based city-builder about designing planets. Shape ecosystems, experiment with species for powerful synergies, and help humanity build thriving cities while balancing nature’s delicate harmony. Can you meet the demands of Deitech's™ cosmic clients?
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Explore the vast possibilities of planetary design as you shape ecosystems and build thriving cities for humanity. In Gods Must Work, your choices with species will determine whether you meet the needs of Deitech's™ cosmic clients or face their wrath.
About this game
Gods Must Work
Take on the role of a minor deity in this turn-based city-builder with a natural twist!
Design Planets for Deitech™ Clients
As a fledgling god, you are contracted by the mighty Deitech™ Corporation to create custom planets that meet their client's exact specifications. From lush forests to bustling metropoles, the cosmos is your canvas.
Uncover the Secrets of Nature
Experiment with diverse plant and animal species to discover hidden synergies and forge powerful ecosystems. Balance thriving biodiversity with the demands of human civilization as you breathe life into your creations.
Build Cities, Beat the Clock
When humanity arrives, fight the rapid expansion and industrialization of civilizations to safeguard natural habitats. Balance the benefits from unique buildings humanity has to offer with urban sprawl. Punish polluting humans by sending plagues and natural disasters. Can you meet your clients ambitious requests before humanity takes over?
Key Features:
Planetary Sandbox: Shape terrain, sculpt ecosystems, and design unique planets.
Species Synergy: Experiment with lifeforms to unlock powerful hidden abilities and create ecological wonders.
Strategic City Building: Help or hinder humans, it's your choice.
Deitech™ Challenges: Tackle demanding contracts with unique goals and time limits.
Total Control: Fully assume the role of grand creator by adding your own species, projects, and scenarios through scripting with steam workshop mod support.
Are You Ready to Prove That Gods Must Work?
With the universe as your playground, it’s time to wield divine power and show Deitech™ you have what it takes to create thriving worlds.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Dual-core processor, 2.4 GHz or higher (e.g., Intel Core i3-4160 or AMD equivalent)
- Memory: 4096 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any DirectX-compatible sound card
- VR Support: Not supported
- Additional Notes: These specifications are subject to change as the game is optimized further during development.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
