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Rule the Waves 3 - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Rule the Waves 3

Naval Warfare SimulationsReleased May 18, 2023
StrategySimulationSingleplayerMilitaryWargameManagement
GameValio recommendation54Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (870 reviews)
  • Fair price
Why “Maybe”
54out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 54 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

5 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value58/100
  • $8.99: very accessible price
  • 78% off: deep discount
  • Historical low: $6.65: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $8.99Lowest recorded $6.65Full price $39.99
Quality70/100
  • 88% positive (870 reviews): very positive reception
  • 870 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 88% · Very PositivePositive 762Negative 108
Popularity24/100
  • Players down 30% in recent days
  • 57 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 92Peak in period 114

Game details

Developers
Naval Warfare Simulations
Publishers
Matrix Games
Release date
May 18, 2023
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
851
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing

Single-player · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

Downloadable content 1

Frequently asked questions

Is Rule the Waves 3 worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Rule the Waves 3 cheapest?

The best current deal for Rule the Waves 3 is on Loaded for $8.99.

That's a 78% discount.

What type of game is Rule the Waves 3?

Rule the Waves 3 is categorized as: Strategy, Simulation.

What platforms is Rule the Waves 3 available on?

Rule the Waves 3 is available on: Windows.

When was Rule the Waves 3 released?

Rule the Waves 3 was released on May 18, 2023.

How many people are playing Rule the Waves 3?

According to recent data, Rule the Waves 3 has approximately 92 concurrent players 3 minutes ago.

Is Rule the Waves 3 on sale right now?

Rule the Waves 3 is currently 78% off on Loaded for $8.99.

Who made Rule the Waves 3?

Developed by: Naval Warfare Simulations

Published by: Matrix Games

What are the best deals for Rule the Waves 3?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for Rule the Waves 3 across different stores:

  • Loaded: $8.99 (-78%)
  • Kinguin: $10.19 (-75%)
  • GreenManGaming: $23.99 (-40%)
  • GamersGate: $39.99
  • Steam: $39.99
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