Rule the Waves 3
Developed by Naval Warfare Simulations · Published by Matrix Games
At a glance
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
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.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | No |
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)
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
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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