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Ruler by Default
Skip · strategy · 2018
Light on value at this price: $9.99, 79% positive.
The verdict
Better value than 57% of strategy games
Ruler by Default is a fantasy/comedy/drama visual novel, played from the perspective of a 21 year old male who is inadvertently summoned to another dimension and subsequently crowned successor to an evil overlord after an unexpected twist of events.
Price
$9.99
Reviews
79%
28 reviews
Players
10K
owners (estimate)
Released
2018
What drives the score
Reviews79% positive
gates the score — weak reviews cap it, strong reviews unlock a BANGER
Reach10K+ 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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DeveloperPistachi Studio
PublisherPistachi Studio
Genrestrategy
Achievements15
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