Underplayed Gems

Those Who Rule (2025)

Those Who Rule cover
Developer
Eldin Turulja
Publisher
eBrothers LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,062 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, high-stakes tactical RPG where every move and recruit matters, set in a grim, morally gray world.

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What players say

Players praise the tactical depth and replay value but are split on the ending, which some call a gut-punch that ruins the experience. The RNG can feel punishing, and there is no save option during long battles.

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