Games like Those Who Rule
If Those Who Rule is your kind of game, the closest matches are Moeblade Formula, Cyber Knights: Flashpoint and The Iron Oath — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its story decisions carry weight, atmospheric and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About Those Who Rule: Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?
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Moeblade Formula
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Top pick for Those Who Rule fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Those Who Rule.
Moeblade Formula is a turn-based tactical game. Command a cast of distinctive units and battle across multi-level terrain with elevation differences. Combine weapons and positioning to unleash stylish combos, defeat powerful enemies, and claim rich rewards.
Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Second-strongest match for Those Who Rule fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more!
The Iron Oath
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Third-strongest match for Those Who Rule fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Ranked #4 for Those Who Rule fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.
Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Ranked #5 for Those Who Rule fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
On your maiden voyage with the Heroes Guild, your ship was capsized by an enigmatic maelstrom, stranding your party on Respite Island. Navigate your way through pirates, ferocious beasts, and shady alchemists as you unravel its mysteries.
Dark Deity 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Ranked #6 for Those Who Rule fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!
STRANGER SAGA -Stranger Bach and Iskiyeld's Ambition-
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Those Who Rule.
Ranked #7 for Those Who Rule fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Those Who Rule.
"STRANGER SAGA" is a turn-based SRPG where you lead a resistance army against a mighty enemy force. Raise citizens into elite warriors and conquer challenging strategy battles!
Templar Battleforce
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Ranked #8 for Those Who Rule fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
An addictive mix of strategic combat and army building, with the precision of an RPG. Design your squad members' exact build of equipment and talents to create unique fireteam combinations. Step into the pilot suit of a Leviathan mech, lead the Templar Knights in turn-based tactical warfare.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Those Who Rule
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Wildermyth
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Reviewers of Those Who Rule cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Tactics Ogre: Reborn
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Those Who Rule.
Reviewers of Those Who Rule cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Those Who Rule.
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Those Who Rule cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Those Who Rule.
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was first released in 1985. It was the first historical simulation game released in Japan based on the Chinese classical literature "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Players become the leaders of their countries and strive to unite the land under their rule.
Jagged Alliance 3
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Those Who Rule.
Reviewers of Those Who Rule cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Those Who Rule.
The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.
FINAL FANTASY
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Those Who Rule cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Those Who Rule.
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Reviewers of Those Who Rule cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Those Who Rule.
Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Those Who Rule.
Reviewers of Those Who Rule cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Lost Eidolons
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Reviewers of Those Who Rule cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Those Who Rule at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~72% under Those Who Rule on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Those Who Rule.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
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Priced ~44% under Those Who Rule on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Those Who Rule.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under Those Who Rule on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Those Who Rule.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under Those Who Rule on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Those Who Rule.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~72% under Those Who Rule on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Those Who Rule.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
PEAK
WHY THIS
Priced ~56% under Those Who Rule on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Those Who Rule.
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Those Who Rule.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Those Who Rule.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
The Last Sovereign
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world where the gods are real. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice you make has a price to pay and consequence to it. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Those Who Rule.
You will answer questions that will reveal things deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to once again unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."
Dota 2
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Those Who Rule.
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more!
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Veil of the Witch is a roguelite strategy RPG with turn-based combat and branching progression. Set in the world of “Lost Eidolons,” build a nimble squad of five, pick your skills as you level, and adapt to each unique run. May the gods favor the bold and the wise.
Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
On your maiden voyage with the Heroes Guild, your ship was capsized by an enigmatic maelstrom, stranding your party on Respite Island. Navigate your way through pirates, ferocious beasts, and shady alchemists as you unravel its mysteries.
Dark Deity 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Those Who Rule.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Indie with Those Who Rule.
Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!
STRANGER SAGA -Stranger Bach and Iskiyeld's Ambition-
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Those Who Rule.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and RPG with Those Who Rule.
"STRANGER SAGA" is a turn-based SRPG where you lead a resistance army against a mighty enemy force. Raise citizens into elite warriors and conquer challenging strategy battles!
Frequently asked about Those Who Rule
- Is Those Who Rule verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Those Who Rule is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Those Who Rule cost?
- Those Who Rule is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Those Who Rule?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Those Who Rule are Moeblade Formula, Cyber Knights: Flashpoint, The Iron Oath.
- Who developed Those Who Rule?
- Those Who Rule was developed by Eldin Turulja.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Those Who Rule.
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