Supreme Ruler 2030 vs Victoria 3
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Victoria 3 wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Victoria 3 is $18.03 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Supreme Ruler 2030 | Victoria 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 42 | 65 |
| Quality | 54 | 61 |
| Value | 44 | 79 |
| Popularity | 22 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $29.99 | $11.96 |
| Steam Review Score | 64.9% positive | 71.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 44 | 5.3K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Supreme Ruler 2030 | Victoria 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 25, 2023 | October 25, 2022 |
| Developers | BattleGoat Studios | Paradox Development Studio |
| Publishers | BattleGoat Studios | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows® 10 64 Bit or Windows® 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD or Intel Quad Core | Intel® Core™ i5-6600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X (AVX support required) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD, nVidia, Intel | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1660 (6GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 5600 XT (6GB) | Intel® Arc™ A580 (8GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Supreme Ruler 2030 or Victoria 3?
Victoria 3 won the comparison against Supreme Ruler 2030 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Supreme Ruler 2030 worth buying over Victoria 3?
Based on the metrics, Victoria 3 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Victoria 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC