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68BANG SCORE
R.U.S.E.™
Fair · Strategy · 2010
Fair value, not a standout: $22.49, 95% positive.
The verdict
Better value than 87% of Strategy games
A one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game that allows players to bluff their enemies to lead their nation to victory. The Definitive Edition — includes all DLCs and Steam Deck support.
Price
$22.49
Reviews
95%
4,352 reviews
Metacritic
76
critic score
Players
750K
owners (estimate)
Released
2010
What drives the score
Reviews95% positive
Gates the score. Weak reviews cap it, strong reviews unlock a BANGER
Reach750K+ players
How many own it, a popularity + confidence signal
Engagement1% finish
How far players actually get (achievements), a top-end bonus
Monetization✓ None
No microtransactions, nothing drags the score down
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Critics vs players+19
Player favorite. The critics underrated it.
Metacritic critics · 4,352 Steam player reviews
The drop-off
78% start to 1% finishOnly 1% of players reach the end. Most never finish it. Steam global achievements
Price history
PriceBecomes a BANGER at
Price history via IsThereAnyDeal.
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DeveloperEugen Systems
PublisherEugen Systems
GenreStrategy
Achievements50
Trailer & screenshots
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