Underplayed Gems

Iron Ruler (2022)

Iron Ruler cover
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A mental workout that feels like a quick, relaxing board game session perfect for short breaks.

turn-basedstrategicquickrelaxingpuzzle-liketacticalcasualchallenging

What players say

Players compare it to Risk, Diplomacy, and Lords of Conquest. The game rewards aggressive play and uses triangle numbers for its mechanics. Many praise the concept and free price, but some report crashes, freezing, and UI problems that can prevent matches from starting.

Screenshots

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