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Games like Rulers of Nations

If Rulers of Nations is your kind of game, the closest matches are Power & Revolution 2023 Edition, Power & Revolution 2019 Edition and Power & Revolution — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative and intense. 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.

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About Rulers of Nations: Will you become the greatest Head of State ?Play one of the powerful rulers of a nation! . Slip into the shoes of the President of the U.S., or the leader of China, Russia, United Kingdom, or other countries. Expand your influence on the world stage.

2014Strategy19.99 USDMetacritic 63Windowsby Eversim
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Manage immigration and social policiesNavigate congressional and presidential politicsPlay as any country for decadesChallengingContemplativeIntense

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Steam players who put hours into Rulers of Nations also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Power & Revolution 2023 Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Top pick for Rulers of Nations fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.

    2023StrategySimulation49.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Power & Revolution 2019 Edition

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Rulers of Nations fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    The new evolution of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the hyperrealistic simulator of today's world! In Power & Revolution 2019 Edition, play as the Head of State and extend your influence around the globe. By playing as several countries, try to change the destiny of our planet with orchestrated actions.

    2019StrategySimulation49.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Power & Revolution

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Third-strongest match for Rulers of Nations fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!

    2016StrategySimulation49.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Power & Revolution 2022 Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Ranked #4 for Rulers of Nations fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.

    2022StrategySimulation49.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Democracy 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Ranked #5 for Rulers of Nations fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    Have you ever wanted to be president? or prime-minister? Convinced you could do a better job of running the country? Let's face it, you could hardly do a worse job than our current political leaders.

    2013StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. SuperPower 2 Steam Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Ranked #6 for Rulers of Nations fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.

    2014StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Ranked #7 for Rulers of Nations fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.

    2014Simulation34.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Supreme Ruler Ultimate

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Ranked #8 for Rulers of Nations fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

    2014StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Rulers of Nations

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. SuperPower 2 Steam Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Reviewers of Rulers of Nations cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    SuperPower 2 is the only global geopolitical simulation game which allows players to control entire countries. Players control countries in 3 major areas: political, economic and military, but this time, in a beautiful real-time 3D environment.

    2014StrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Supreme Ruler Ultimate

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Reviewers of Rulers of Nations cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

    2014StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. SuperPower 3

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Rulers of Nations cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.

    2022StrategySimulation29.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Supreme Ruler 2030

    WHY THIS

    Shares espionage systems and a contemplative mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Reviewers of Rulers of Nations cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.

    2023StrategySimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Rulers of Nations at current Steam store prices.

  1. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Rulers of Nations on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

    2010Strategy7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~69% under Rulers of Nations on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    2019StrategyIndie6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Inscryption

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Rulers of Nations on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Rulers of Nations on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. FTL: Faster Than Light

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Rulers of Nations on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

    2012StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Rulers of Nations on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Rulers of Nations on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Rulers of Nations on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

    2010Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Crusader Kings II

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

    2012StrategySimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Megacity Builder

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    A city builder that has all the bells and whistles you know and love with one twist. In Megacity Builder you build a whole nation not just a city. Pass laws at the national level. Build cities like in classic city builders while producing resources to feed your massive capital.

    2017StrategyIndieSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  3. 100 Asian Cats

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    🏮🐈 100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! 😻 🌸 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples 🏯 as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

    2023ActionSportsStrategyFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Eversim

Other recommendable Steam games by Eversim, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Power & Revolution 2019 Edition

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Eversim, the studio behind Rulers of Nations. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    The new evolution of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the hyperrealistic simulator of today's world! In Power & Revolution 2019 Edition, play as the Head of State and extend your influence around the globe. By playing as several countries, try to change the destiny of our planet with orchestrated actions.

    2019StrategySimulation49.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Power & Revolution

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Another title from Eversim, the studio behind Rulers of Nations. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    In Power & Revolution, become a Head of State of one or several countries of your choice and extend your influence on the world, or play as a legal or illegal opposition leader and get ready for the conquest to power!

    2016StrategySimulation49.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Power & Revolution 2022 Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Another title from Eversim, the studio behind Rulers of Nations. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    New edition of the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Major developments: the war in the Ukraine and all of its consequences, conspiracy theories, fake news, interference by secret services, animal welfare and climate objectives.

    2022StrategySimulation49.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Power & Revolution 2020 Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Another title from Eversim, the studio behind Rulers of Nations. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    The new version of Geopolitical Simulator 4, the ultrarealistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! Stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections or engage in lightning wars with new 2020 scenarios.

    2020StrategySimulation49.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Power & Revolution 2021 Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Another title from Eversim, the studio behind Rulers of Nations. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    A new expansion of the ultra-realistic simulator of today's world where you play as the head of state or as the opposition! New Features for 2021: administration of the EU, Covid vaccinations, Biden's Challenge, political coalitions, diplomatic negotiations, worldwide tax and free-trade agreements.

    2021StrategySimulation49.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Masters of the World - Geopolitical Simulator 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Another title from Eversim, the studio behind Rulers of Nations.

    Discover the industry standard for geopolitical simulation of today’s world!In Masters of the World, the third incarnation of Geopolitical Simulator, play as the head of state of one or more countries and expand your influence across the globe.

    2014Simulation34.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Power & Revolution 2023 Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Another title from Eversim, the studio behind Rulers of Nations. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    The latest edition of the ultrarealistic world simulator where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition! New Additions: dive deeper into the war in the Ukraine with artillery, trenches, mines, troop morale, etc; detailed immigration management; the justice system; and children.

    2023StrategySimulation49.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Geo-Political Simulator 5

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Rulers of Nations.

    Another title from Eversim, the studio behind Rulers of Nations. Shares Strategy with Rulers of Nations.

    The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.

    2024StrategySimulation59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Rulers of Nations

How much does Rulers of Nations cost?
Rulers of Nations is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Rulers of Nations have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Rulers of Nations supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Rulers of Nations?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rulers of Nations are Power & Revolution 2023 Edition, Power & Revolution 2019 Edition, Power & Revolution.
Who developed Rulers of Nations?
Rulers of Nations was developed by Eversim.

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