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2010PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified94 % positive29.99 €

A World War II real-time strategy game built around bluffing the enemy with deceptive "ruses". Its seamless zoom lets you move from individual units on the battlefield to a full view of the theatre of war.

  • Historical setting
  • Competing against other players
  • Tactical depth
  • Deep systems to master
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes R.U.S.E. special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Company of Heroes

100 %Match

2006PEGI 18PC, Steam Deck playable94 % positive−80 % 32.99 € 6.59 €

Brings what grabs you about R.U.S.E.: a historical setting, competing against other players and tactical depth.

A landmark WWII real-time strategy game where cover, destructible environments and squad-level tactics decide every battle. Its cinematic Normandy campaign and enduring multiplayer set the standard for tactical RTS.

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