Ruler by Default (2018)

- Developer
- Pistachi Studio
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 28 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 6.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You chat your way through a year in another world, balancing jokes and awkward romance as a reluctant evil overlord.
comedyfantasylightheartedslow pacedstory drivencharacter interactioncasual
What players say
Players praise the humor, charming art, and well-written characters, especially Mori. The story is simple but engaging, with many choices and endings. Some note that planned management features were cut, leaving traces of removed mechanics in the game.
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