Show HN: Megapop – a Populous-style god game in the browser, WebGPU, no engine

Category: other

Tags: game, webgpu, simulation, browser-game, god-game

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 5, Utility: 4)

Megapop is a browser-based god game inspired by Populous and Mega-lo-Mania, featuring autonomous civilizations, terrain sculpting, and rival gods. It runs on WebGPU without a game engine, offering a deep simulation with 47 technologies, 33 miracles, and a 7-world campaign. The project is notable for its ambitious scope and custom WebGPU implementation.

Target audience: game developers, strategy game enthusiasts, WebGPU learners

Repository: https://waldtier.itch.io/megapop

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