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Rule the Waves 3

Developed by Naval Warfare Simulations · Published by Matrix Games

SimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 18, 2023 Price$23.99 Steam reviews841

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$23.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews841
Languages1
DLC1

Overview

A simulation, strategy game by Naval Warfare Simulations, published by Matrix Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 89% positive of 879
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players96
Player-voted tags:SimulationWargameNavalMilitaryStrategyNaval CombatSingleplayerAlternate History2DManagementCold WarWorld War I

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Rule the Waves 3.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 11, can work on Windows 10, but not officially supported
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz min, 2.4+ GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: No minimum requirement (no hardware video acceleration is required)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Rule the Waves 3 FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Rule the Waves 3?

Steam classifies Rule the Waves 3 as a Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Naval Warfare Simulations. Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.

How much does Rule the Waves 3 cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Rule the Waves 3 at $23.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Rule the Waves 3 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Rule the Waves 3: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Rule the Waves 3 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Rule the Waves 3 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Rule the Waves 3 out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 18, 2023.

What platforms is Rule the Waves 3 on?

Rule the Waves 3 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Rule the Waves 3 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Rule the Waves 3 cost?

Steam lists it at $23.99.

Who made Rule the Waves 3?

Rule the Waves 3 is developed by Naval Warfare Simulations and published by Matrix Games.

Where to get Rule the Waves 3

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