Step into a Divine Role and Forge Your World
Black & White 2 is the follow-up to a distinctive world-building strategy title that lets you live as a deity—admired or feared by the people who worship you. Expand both your influence and your physical presence in the game world. This installment introduces tactical warfare and the ability to produce army units, adding a new strategic layer to the original’s deity-focused gameplay.
Core Gameplay Highlights
- Intuitive gesture controls let you interact with the environment directly—no complex menus; your hands are the interface.
- Your followers are a resource: attract more worshippers to gain praise and mana, which fuel your divine powers.
- Recruit and manage military units to defend or conquer territories, giving you more options for shaping conflicts.
- Large-scale war modes provide immersive, strategic battles where your choices carry real consequences.
- Use miracles to bless or disasters to punish, sculpting the world according to your moral alignment.
Cultures You Can Influence
- Norse settlements and traditions, offering a distinct set of beliefs and aesthetics.
- Aztec communities with their own rituals and priorities to win over or oppose.
- Greek city-states, each with unique social structures and responses to a divine presence.
- Other tribes and civilizations are available to expand the variety of encounters and strategies.
What Makes It Distinctive
Black & White 2 stands out for combining city-building and strategy with a powerful, personality-driven deity system. Instead of static controls, the game emphasizes direct, tactile interaction and a moral dynamic that makes each decision meaningful. The interplay between worshippers (who supply your power) and your visible acts as a god creates memorable, sometimes surprising gameplay moments that differ from conventional strategy titles.
Technical
- Windows
- Mac
- Free