Supreme Ruler Ultimate
Real-time grand strategy controlling nations from World War II onward
BattleGoat Studios · Released Oct 17, 2014
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 77% of 1,283
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 30
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- 2 years ago
- Sep 9, 2024
What is Supreme Ruler Ultimate?
This real-time grand strategy game puts you in charge of a nation during World War II, the Cold War, or a modern or near-future era. In campaigns, scenarios, and customizable sandboxes, you manage resources and budgets, conduct diplomacy and trade, and direct land, air, and sea forces. You can pause or change the game speed.
For you if...
- +you want to lead nations across different eras
- +you like setting your own sandbox victory conditions
- +you enjoy pausing real-time battles to issue orders
Not for you if...
- −you prefer quick, straightforward strategy games
- −you dislike managing resources alongside military decisions
What players say
77% of 1,283 reviews are positive
Players praise the depth of nation management and warfare, but often note a steep learning curve. Crashes are the most common complaint, with some players saying they interrupt long campaigns.
Players over time
▼ -8% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 47 players on Oct 11, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 38 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 28 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 28 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 27 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 30 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 32 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 22 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 21 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 22 |
Screenshots and trailer
Supreme Ruler Ultimate system requirements
Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows Vista, Windows 7 or later
- Processor
- Intel Pentium IV or better
- Graphics
- ATI/Nvidia/Intel DirectX 9 Compatible
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Notes
- Resolution: 1280x800 or higher
Recommended
- OS
- Windows Vista, Windows 7 or later
- Processor
- Intel/AMD Dual or Quad Core
- Graphics
- ATI/Nvidia/Intel DirectX 9 Compatible
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 8 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Notes
- Resolution: 1440x900 or higher
Does Supreme Ruler Ultimate have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.
Does Supreme Ruler Ultimate run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 33
- Steam features
- Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain.
Does Supreme Ruler Ultimate use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
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
Tags
- Grand Strategy
- Tactical
- Military
- RTS
- Modern
- Wargame
- Real-Time with Pause
- Strategy
- Simulation
- World War II
- Sandbox
- Political Sim
- Alternate History
- War
- Historical
- Multiplayer
Recent updates
- Jul 30, 2023 · Hotfix for Satellite Imagery
- Mar 16, 2023 · Supreme Ruler 2030 Development Update - Campaigns
- Mar 10, 2023 · Supreme Ruler 2030 Development Update - Resources
- Mar 3, 2023 · Supreme Ruler 2030 Development Update - Diplomacy and Treaties
- Mar 2, 2023 · Mini Update and Hotfixes
2 DLC available.