Rule the Waves 3 (AppID: 2008100)
Type: game
Genre: Simulation, Strategy
Developer: Naval Warfare Simulations
Publisher: Matrix Games
Release Date: May 2023
Rule the Waves 3 - Player Count & Price Tracker
Rule the Waves 3 has 114 current players. Currently priced at $0.40, it represents yellow value compared to similar Simulation games.
Total Players
114
Price
$0.40
Genre
Simulation
Developer
Naval Warfare Simulations
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Real-Time Players
114
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Estimated Owners
20,000 .. 50,000
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Buy Verdict
Watch — $39.99.
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
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Community Sentiment
Very Positive — score 79/100.
Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Value Score
Fair Value — 92th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 92th percentile. Priced as Premium at $39.99.
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Premium pricing tier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rule the Waves 3 worth buying right now?
Watch — $39.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Rule the Waves 3 go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
What do players think of Rule the Waves 3?
Very Positive — score 79/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Price History
Lowest Price
$0.40
Mar 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.40
US region
No Recent Price History
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System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10, 11
- Processor: 1.2 GHz min, 2.4+ GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: No minimum requirement (no hardware video acceleration is required)
- DirectX: Version 9.0
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 51.99 (CAD)
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
2.85
7-day avg players per $1 spent
Current Pricing
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CDN$ 51.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.40
(Mar 2026)
Additional Information
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Recommendations
765
positive reviews
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DEJUS Rating
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Steam Germany
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German classification
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DLC Available
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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
How many players are currently playing Rule the Waves 3?
114 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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