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Those Who Rule

Turn-based tactical RPG about building a party amid shifting loyalties

Eldin Turulja · Released Jan 27, 2025

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AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 1,146
Recent reviews
Very Positive
100% of 16 in 30 days
Players
7
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
6 months ago
Apr 17, 2026
Minimum PC
OpenGL 2.0 compatible wit…
4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Those Who Rule?

In this turn-based tactical RPG, you lead a party of recruits through battles in a low-fantasy land threatened by conflict. You position units, train them, change their classes and equipment, and make story decisions that affect allies and enemies.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy careful positioning in challenging turn-based battles
  • +you like adjusting your recruits' classes and gear
  • +you want tactical combat tied to a war story

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer straightforward combat to managing a party
  • −you dislike replaying long battles after a defeat

What players say

89% of 1,146 reviews are positive · 100% of 16 in the last 30 days

Players praise the tactical combat, party customization, and story, though opinions on the writing differ. Common complaints include uneven difficulty, unclear interface information, and having to restart long battles after a mistake.

Players over time

▼ -36% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 32 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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How many players finish Those Who Rule?

12% of Steam players have unlocked «Thank YOU», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Those Who Rule system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 2.0 compatible wit…, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10, 11
Processor
i5
Graphics
OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 2 GB VRAM
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10, 11
Processor
i7+
Graphics
OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 4 GB VRAM
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space

Does Those Who Rule have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Those Who Rule run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
30
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Those Who Rule use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Some dialogue backgrounds and icons use AI generation.

The statement mentions: ArtText & translations

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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