How many people are playing Star Ruler 2 right now?

1 people are playing Star Ruler 2 on Steam right now, making it the 6270th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Star Ruler 2's all-time peak player count?

Star Ruler 2's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 360, reached in March 2015.

Is Star Ruler 2 good? What do Steam reviews say?

81% of 661 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does Star Ruler 2 cost on Steam?

Star Ruler 2 costs $19.99 on Steam (US).

Does Star Ruler 2 work on Steam Deck?

Star Ruler 2 is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Star Ruler 2

by Blind Mind Studios, Glacicle · published by Blind Mind Studios · Released Mar 27, 2015

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Review score

81% positive

Very Positive661 reviews

Owners (est.)200K–500K

24h peak

Highest seen360

Mar 201511.7 years ago

Price on Steam

$19.99

Lowest ever $19.99 Nov 2026

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Star Ruler 2Edition
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Reviews

81% positive of 661 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Default controller config not fully functional
!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Interface text is not legible
!Native resolution not default
✓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.

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Build 1624697the current build when we started tracking1 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Apr 22, 2016
PatchWake of the Heralds Release and v2.0.0 update!
Our first expansion, Star Ruler 2: Wake of the Heralds, is now officially out on steam! Purchase it for $9,99 from the steam store page. http://i.starruler2.com/heralds/main_capsule.png Along with the release of the expansion, the base game has received an upd…
Apr 22, 2016
PatchWake of the Heralds Release and v2.0.0 update!
Our first expansion, Star Ruler 2: Wake of the Heralds, is now officially out on steam! Purchase it for $9,99 from the steam store page. http://i.starruler2.com/heralds/main_capsule.png Along with the release of the expansion, the base game has received an upd…
May 12, 2015
PatchStar Ruler 2: v1.0.2 Update - May 12th
We just released our first minor content update for Star Ruler 2 since release. As always, read about some of the highlights here, or scroll down for a full changelog. Research Web Overhaul http://i.starruler2.com/posts/research.png The research grid and assoc…
May 12, 2015
PatchStar Ruler 2: v1.0.2 Update - May 12th
We just released our first minor content update for Star Ruler 2 since release. As always, read about some of the highlights here, or scroll down for a full changelog. Research Web Overhaul http://i.starruler2.com/posts/research.png The research grid and assoc…
Apr 9, 2015
PatchStar Ruler 2: v1.0.1 Update - April 9th
We released another small patch with various bugfixes, bumping the version to v1.0.1 this time. Fixed Self Destruct subsystem can no longer erroneously use weapon modifiers like the payload amplifier. Fix allondium level 5 effect not affecting the proper value…
Apr 9, 2015
PatchStar Ruler 2: v1.0.1 Update - April 9th
We released another small patch with various bugfixes, bumping the version to v1.0.1 this time. Fixed Self Destruct subsystem can no longer erroneously use weapon modifiers like the payload amplifier. Fix allondium level 5 effect not affecting the proper value…

Other news (12)

Jul 26, 2018
Space 4X Star Ruler 2 goes open source and free if you build it yourself
Star Ruler was a 4X space strategy game where ships could be as big as planets, and carry weapons that could punch holes in suns. Its 2015 sequel, Star Ruler 2 flew under our radar, but was a slightly more coherent, traditional game, while still offering confl…
Apr 21, 2016
Wake of the Heralds Feature Highlight: The First
Star Ruler 2: Wake of the Heralds releases tomorrow, Friday April 22nd! You can read our final feature higlight about the second new race, "The First", below. The First http://i.starruler2.com/first/first.png Although their once great empire is gone, reduced t…
Apr 21, 2016
Wake of the Heralds Feature Highlight: The First
Star Ruler 2: Wake of the Heralds releases tomorrow, Friday April 22nd! You can read our final feature higlight about the second new race, "The First", below. The First http://i.starruler2.com/first/first.png Although their once great empire is gone, reduced t…
Apr 19, 2016
Wake of the Heralds Feature Highlight: Invasion
Star Ruler 2: Wake of the Heralds releases this April 22nd! We will be posting feature highlight posts every few days until the release. The Invasion In the new Invasion map, you are tasked with defending your isolated part of the galaxy from waves of ruthless…
Apr 19, 2016
Wake of the Heralds Feature Highlight: Invasion
Star Ruler 2: Wake of the Heralds releases this April 22nd! We will be posting feature highlight posts every few days until the release. The Invasion In the new Invasion map, you are tasked with defending your isolated part of the galaxy from waves of ruthless…
Apr 17, 2016
Wake of the Heralds Feature Highlight: Attitudes

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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: 81% on 2026-11-01 → 81% today (661 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Price$19.99

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DLC

1 item on Steam, newest first.

Star Ruler 2 - Wake of the Heralds
$9.99100% positive

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Star Ruler 2 player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Star Ruler 2 right now?: 1 people are playing Star Ruler 2 on Steam right now, making it the 6270th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Star Ruler 2's all-time peak player count?: Star Ruler 2's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 360, reached in March 2015.
Is Star Ruler 2 good? What do Steam reviews say?: 81% of 661 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does Star Ruler 2 cost on Steam?: Star Ruler 2 costs $19.99 on Steam (US).
Does Star Ruler 2 work on Steam Deck?: Star Ruler 2 is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

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Store info

Massive scale 4X-RTS set in space. Control hundreds of planets, manipulate galactic politics, research numerous advanced technologies, and command thousands of units and hundreds of planets in your quest for galactic dominance.

Developer: Blind Mind Studios, Glacicle
Publisher: Blind Mind Studios
Release date: Mar 27, 2015
Install size: 600 MB minimum
Platforms: Linux · Windows
Genres: Indie, Strategy · All
Steam app ID: 282590

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