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Ruler by Default
Ruler by Default is a fantasy/comedy/drama visual novel, played from the perspective of a 21 year old male who is inadvertently summoned to another dimension and subsequently crowned successor to an evil overlord after an unexpected twist of events.
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Ruler by Default is a fantasy comedy drama visual novel, played from the perspective of a 21 year old male who is inadvertently summoned to another dimension and subsequently crowned successor to an evil overlord after an unexpected twist of events.
Dimensional rifts don't just pop up every day, and forecasts predict you have a year before you can even think about going home, so you may as well get comfortable. As the overlord it will be up to you to carefully build relationships with those around you, and perhaps even put the moves on some cross dimensional characters
This game contain content such as: strong language, blood, violence
Dimensional rifts don't just pop up every day, and forecasts predict you have a year before you can even think about going home, so you may as well get comfortable. As the overlord it will be up to you to carefully build relationships with those around you, and perhaps even put the moves on some cross dimensional characters
This game contain content such as: strong language, blood, violence
- 5 Different Character routes with 42 Different Endings
- Over 150K words estimated 6-20 hours of gameplay
- 50+ CGs
- Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Media gallery 9 screenshots · 0 videos
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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 1.2 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1280 x 720
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 600 MB available space
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Minimum:- OS: OS X 10.6
- Processor: 64 bit processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1280 x 720
- Storage: 600 MB available space
Linux
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Minimum:- OS: x86
- Processor: 1 Gz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1280 x 720
- Storage: 600 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Pistachi Studio
- Achievements
- 15
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English
- Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected]
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | Yes |
Third-party requirements shown by Steam
Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Ruler by Default EULA
Steam store page
fresh · checked 2026-11-04
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Buy Verdict
Watch — $9.99.
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Value Score
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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Market at $9.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruler by Default worth buying right now?
Watch — $9.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Ruler by Default go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Ruler by Default free to play?
Ruler by Default costs $9.99 on Steam.
What genre is Ruler by Default?
Ruler by Default is a Casual, Indie, Simulation game.
Who developed Ruler by Default?
Ruler by Default was developed by Pistachi Studio and published by Pistachi Studio.
What platforms does Ruler by Default support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.
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