Rank 01Why this
Also Real-Time with Pause and Politics, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
- 2017
Games like Supreme Ruler Ultimate
- 28 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Supreme Ruler Ultimate also play
The closest matches to Supreme Ruler Ultimate: Supreme Ruler The Great War, Supreme Ruler 1936, SuperPower 2 Steam Edition, Hearts of Iron III, and Victoria II. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Politics and World War II, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Also Politics and Political Sim, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
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Hearts of Iron III
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and World War II, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
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Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
Why this: Also World War II and Grand Strategy, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Supreme Ruler Ultimate
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- 1Supreme Ruler The Great War
Also Real-Time with Pause and Politics, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
- 63% of 73 reviews
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- 3SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
Also Politics and Political Sim, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
- 78% of 988 reviews
- 4Hearts of Iron III
Also Real-Time with Pause and World War II, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
- 77% of 2,730 reviews
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- 6Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
Also World War II and Grand Strategy, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
- 91% of 929 reviews
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- 9Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
Also Real-Time with Pause and Grand Strategy, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
- 81% of 392 reviews
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- 19Battlestations Pacific
Also World War II and Alternate History, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
- 68% of 1,212 reviews
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- 22NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of Influence
Also Grand Strategy and Alternate History, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
- 82% of 446 reviews
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- 24Wargame: European Escalation
Also Alternate History and Wargame, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
- 76% of 1,361 reviews
- Released: 2014
- Developer: BattleGoat Studios
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- 76% of 833 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Deep economic management feels like running a real country
- Long term strategic planning over flashy conquest
- Micromanage every aspect of a nation
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Epic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Supreme Ruler Ultimate at current Steam store prices.
Age of History II
Why this: Also Politics and Political Sim, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
Wargame: European Escalation
Why this: Also Alternate History and Wargame, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
The Guild II Renaissance
Why this: Shares resource trading with Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
States of Power
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and World War II, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Why this: Also Political Sim and World War II, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also World War II and Wargame, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Supreme Ruler Ultimate, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Politics, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also RTS and Military, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
World of Warships
Why this: Also World War II and Military, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also World War II and Wargame, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
DCS World Steam Edition
Why this: Also Military and War, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also Wargame and War, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
War of Dots
Why this: Also Wargame and RTS, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
More from BattleGoat Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by BattleGoat Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold
Why this: Also Politics and Grand Strategy, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
Supreme Ruler: Cold War
Why this: Same epic mood as Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
Galactic Ruler
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Grand Strategy, like Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
Galactic Ruler Enlightenment
Why this: Same immersive mood as Supreme Ruler Ultimate.
About Supreme Ruler Ultimate
The closest matches to Supreme Ruler Ultimate: Supreme Ruler The Great War, Supreme Ruler 1936, SuperPower 2 Steam Edition, Hearts of Iron III, and Victoria II. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Supreme Ruler Ultimate is your kind of game, the closest matches are Supreme Ruler The Great War, Supreme Ruler 1936 and SuperPower 2 Steam Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and epic, and single out its diplomacy system and economy simulation. 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.
About Supreme Ruler Ultimate: 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!
Is Supreme Ruler Ultimate worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 833 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 114 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 60 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep economic management feels like running a real country
- Long term strategic planning over flashy conquest
- Micromanage every aspect of a nation
- Modding adds massive replayability
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The essence of the game is fun. But the economy is broken. As soon as a world war starts, industrial goods dry up. Meaning you also cannot build any new industry, as this also requires industrial goods. This shortage is global, causing the…”
“Supreme Ruler series represent a glorious concept that someone should do justice - this is just not it. Clunky, underdeveloped, repackaged and resold.”
People who play it also play: Supreme Ruler The Great War, Supreme Ruler 1936, SuperPower 2 Steam Edition
Frequently asked about Supreme Ruler Ultimate
Can I run it?
Does Supreme Ruler Ultimate work on Steam Deck?
Supreme Ruler Ultimate is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Supreme Ruler Ultimate cost?
Supreme Ruler Ultimate is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Supreme Ruler Ultimate have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Supreme Ruler Ultimate supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Supreme Ruler Ultimate?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Supreme Ruler Ultimate are Supreme Ruler The Great War, Supreme Ruler 1936, SuperPower 2 Steam Edition.
Who developed Supreme Ruler Ultimate?
Supreme Ruler Ultimate was developed by BattleGoat Studios.