Rulers of Nations (2014)

Developer: Eversim
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 2.5 of 5, 179 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 19 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You manage international relations, espionage, and conflicts as a head of state, balancing diplomacy and aggression in a competitive simulation.

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What players say

Players praise the deep economic simulation and the freedom to lead any nation, but widespread bugs, broken diplomacy, and lack of developer support ruin the experience for many. Long-time players say development stalled and the game feels unfinished.

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