Rule the Waves 3 - Steam Analytics & Details
Rule the Waves 3 maintains a green-rated player base with occasional updates. Currently priced at $0.40, it represents yellow value compared to similar Simulation games.
Total Players
83
Price
$0.40
Genre
Simulation
Developer
Naval Warfare Simulations
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Players Now
83
▲ +1369.86%
(24h)
All-Time Peak
139
Apr 2026
Estimated Owners
20,000 .. 50,000
Estimate via SteamSpy
Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Wait — $39.99.
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
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~71 days until next sale
Player Health
Healthy — 83 daily average.
Stable player base with low churn risk.
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-4% trend
Update Momentum
Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days.
0 patches and 3 news items in last 180 days.
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No recent patches
Community Sentiment
Very Positive — score 79/100.
Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Stable
Value Score
Fair Value — 88th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 88th percentile. Priced as Premium at $39.99.
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Premium pricing tier
Genre Benchmarks
Player Count
Top 33%
Growth Rate
Top 0%
Value Ratio
Top 12%
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Latest News
The Refit Update available now
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May 14, 2026 at 13:07 UTC
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Mar 19, 2026 at 14:18 UTC
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Tactics Update is out now
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Mar 04, 2026 at 15:16 UTC
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Feb 27, 2026 at 14:42 UTC
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Updated Launch Window
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Feb 06, 2026 at 14:07 UTC
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Price History
Lowest Price
$0.24
Jul 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.40
US region
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System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 11, can work on Windows 10, but not officially supported
- Processor: 1.2 GHz min, 2.4+ GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: No minimum requirement (no hardware video acceleration is required)
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Pricing
Paid Game
A$ 58.50 (AUD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing
Tags
2D
Alternate History
Choose Your Own Adventure
Cold War
Design & Illustration
Historical
Management
Military
Naval
Naval Combat
+7 more
Supported Languages
English
Player-to-Price Ratio
2.08
7-day avg players per $1 spent
Current Pricing
💰
A$ 58.50
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.24
(Jul 2026)
Additional Information
👍
Recommendations
846
positive reviews
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DEJUS Rating
l
Brazilian rating
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Steam Germany
0
German classification
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DLC Available
1
downloadable content
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Support
🎁
Purchase Options
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About This Game
Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.
Detailed Description
Build Your Navy, from pre-Dreadnoughts to Aircraft Carriers and Missile Cruisers!
Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.
It will place you in the role of 'Grand Admiral' of a navy from the time when steam and iron dominated warship design up to the missile age.
Rule the Waves III will let you design and build the ships of your navy, and lead them into battle when war erupts. You will guide your navy's deployment, construction and operations during a period of great technological innovation and political tensions. While the game derives much of its technology and events from 'actual' history, you will find that you forge your own new history each and every time you play!
Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.
It will place you in the role of 'Grand Admiral' of a navy from the time when steam and iron dominated warship design up to the missile age.
Rule the Waves III will let you design and build the ships of your navy, and lead them into battle when war erupts. You will guide your navy's deployment, construction and operations during a period of great technological innovation and political tensions. While the game derives much of its technology and events from 'actual' history, you will find that you forge your own new history each and every time you play!
Features
- Campaigns start in either 1890, 1900,1920 or 1935 and can run through 1970.
- Monthly strategic turns with Battles resolved in a realistic tactical naval battle resolution system.
- Manage your naval budget, and deal with interfering Kaisers, presidents or navy ministers as well as a variety of historical events including naval treaties.
- Realistic design of ships ranging from corvettes to battleships and aircraft carriers.
- Research and technical development will determine ship design and tactics.
- Espionage will keep you up to date on the progress of competing navies
- Submarines, airships, aircraft and missiles will all appear and change the naval balance of power.
- Build, train, maintain and fight with your own 'ideal' navy.
- Construct coastal fortifications, airbases and other defenses
- Play as USA, Great Britain, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Japan, Spain, Austria-Hungary, or China.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rule the Waves 3 worth buying right now?
Wait — $39.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Rule the Waves 3 go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
How many people play Rule the Waves 3?
Healthy — 83 daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is Rule the Waves 3 still getting updates?
Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 0 patches and 3 news items in last 180 days.
What do players think of Rule the Waves 3?
Very Positive — score 79/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
How many players are currently playing Rule the Waves 3?
83 players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Rule the Waves 3 free to play?
Rule the Waves 3 costs $0.40 on Steam.
What genre is Rule the Waves 3?
Rule the Waves 3 is a Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed Rule the Waves 3?
Rule the Waves 3 was developed by Naval Warfare Simulations and published by Matrix Games.
What platforms does Rule the Waves 3 support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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