How many people are playing R.U.S.E.™ right now?

259 people are playing R.U.S.E.™ on Steam right now, making it the 1008th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 298 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is R.U.S.E.™'s all-time peak player count?

R.U.S.E.™'s highest concurrent player count on Steam is 5,018, reached in September 2010.

Is R.U.S.E.™ good? What do Steam reviews say?

94% of 2,565 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does R.U.S.E.™ cost on Steam?

R.U.S.E.™ costs $29.99 on Steam (US).

Does R.U.S.E.™ work on Steam Deck?

R.U.S.E.™ is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

R.U.S.E.™

by Eugen Systems · Released Sep 9, 2010

Steam Deck VerifiedLinux & Deck: Gold

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259

▼ 10.7%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

94% positive

Very Positive2,565 reviews

Owners (est.)500K–1M

24h peak

298

Highest seen5,018

Sep 201016.2 years ago

Price on Steam

$29.99

Lowest ever $29.99 Oct 2026

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Players -10.7% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 20:44 UTC · tracking since 2012-07-01

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Reviews

94% positive of 2,565 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works great on Steam Deck. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Verified

✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Aug 12, 2026, 7:07 AM UTC
Build 24670294the current build when we started tracking5.7 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (4)

Aug 12, 2026, 7:08 AM UTC
compat-5 · build 24687178
12-08-2026 - Older version of RUSE for replay and modding compatibility
Jun 15, 2026, 1:40 PM UTC
compat-4 · build 23738184
16-06-2026 - Older version of RUSE for replay and modding compatibility
Jun 11, 2026, 6:51 AM UTC
compat-3 · build 23660935
15-06-2026 - Older version of RUSE for replay and modding compatibility
Jun 10, 2026, 1:27 PM UTC
compat-2 · build 23661872
05-2026 - Older version of RUSE for replay and modding compatibility

Patch notes

Aug 12, 2026
PatchNew Update: Dodging Exploit Fix
This patch includes some important fixes Please note: this new version is not compatible with replays from the previous version. To access them, use the compat-5 branch available via Steam: right-click R.U.S.E. > Properties > Betas. Unfortunately, R.U.S.E. doe…
Jul 7, 2026
PatchNew Update: Decoy Detection Fix & Customizable UI Scaling
This patch includes some important fixes Code fixes Improved the default in-game UI scaling behavior, including how the game selects the initial UI scale and positions the interface on screen. Added a new option in the Video settings menu to let players manual…
Jul 2, 2026
PatchNew Update: Hot Fix + UI Scaling
This patch includes some important fixes Code fixes Improved in-game UI scaling, UI now properly adjusts based on resolution. Fixed a crash related to particle issues. Fixed a crash occurring when the production menu opened automatically in campaign mode. Don’…
Jun 16, 2026
PatchNew Update: Hot Fix
This patch includes some important fixes Please note: this new version is not compatible with replays and saves from the previous version. To access them, use the compat-4 branch available via Steam: right-click R.U.S.E. > Properties > Betas. Unfortunately, R.…
Jun 15, 2026
PatchNew Update: Hot Fix
This patch includes some important fixes Please note: this new version is not compatible with replays and saves from the previous version. To access them, use the compat-3 branch available via Steam: right-click R.U.S.E. > Properties > Betas. Unfortunately, R.…
Jun 11, 2026
PatchNew Update: Desyncs Fixed + Minor Balance Tweaks
This patch includes some important fixes Please note: this new version is not compatible with replays and saves from the previous version. To access them, use the compat-2 branch available via Steam: right-click R.U.S.E. > Properties > Betas. Code fixes Multip…

Other news (12)

May 13, 2026
Improvements Incoming
Hello R.U.S.E. commanders, It’s so good to be back! First and foremost, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. The enthusiasm and passion that you have shown for the re-release of R.U.S.E. has been overwhelming. From the…
May 6, 2026
Classic Eugen Systems RTS game R.U.S.E. returns with upgrades and Steam Deck support
It has been unavailable for 10 years but R.U.S.E. from Eugen Systems has returned, with upgrades and full Steam Deck support too. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/classic-eugen-systems-rts-game-r-u-s-e-returns-with-upgrades-and…
May 5, 2026
R.U.S.E. is Back With Re-Release on Steam!
R.U.S.E., the ultimate strategic experience, has returned to Steam (PC, Steam Deck) with its relaunch today. At Eugen Systems, we are thrilled to bring R.U.S.E. to a new generation of players and welcome back old veterans of our evergreen popular World War II …
Oct 31, 2023
Ubisoft are switching off online services for another batch of games
Ubisoft are "decommissioning" another slate of games next January, including Assassin's Creed Revelations, R.U.S.E., and Trials Evolution. These games will remain playable, but their online services will be switched off meaning leaderboards, online multiplayer…
Feb 14, 2013
Daily Deal - R.U.S.E.™, 75% Off
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Aug 13, 2012
Wargame: AirLand Battle revealed with first trailer: cold war combat on big, beautiful maps
You'd be forgiven for thinking that scenes from the first trailer for Wargame: Airland Battle could've been taken from Arma 2. I was getting quite into the idea of flying those planes you see above, then I realised that this is the follow-up to Eugen Systems' …

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 94% on 2026-11-01 → 94% today (2,565 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Price$29.99

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R.U.S.E.™ player count and quick facts

How many people are playing R.U.S.E.™ right now?: 259 people are playing R.U.S.E.™ on Steam right now, making it the 1008th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 298 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is R.U.S.E.™'s all-time peak player count?: R.U.S.E.™'s highest concurrent player count on Steam is 5,018, reached in September 2010.
Is R.U.S.E.™ good? What do Steam reviews say?: 94% of 2,565 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does R.U.S.E.™ cost on Steam?: R.U.S.E.™ costs $29.99 on Steam (US).
Does R.U.S.E.™ work on Steam Deck?: R.U.S.E.™ is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

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Store info

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.

Developer: Eugen Systems
Publisher: Eugen Systems
Release date: Sep 9, 2010
Install size: 6 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Steam app ID: 21970

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