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Ruined

Ruined

Ruined is a 2009 play by American playwright Lynn Nottage, set in a bar and brothel in the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo. Through the experiences of its proprietor, Mama Nadi, and women displaced or abused by conflict, it examines sexual violence, survival, economic dependence, and moral...

8.4 Great

apps Top Ruined Alternatives

The top alternative to Ruined in 2026 is Phèdre with a score of 9.2/10, followed by The House of Bernarda Alba (9.0) and Buried Child (8.6).

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Phèdre

Phèdre

Phèdre is a French neoclassical tragedy by Jean Racine, first performed in 1677 and based on stories from Greek mytholog...

French Tragedy 17TH Century Racine
9.2 Excellent
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The House of Bernarda Alba

The House of Bernarda Alba

The House of Bernarda Alba is a Spanish-language play completed in 1936 by Federico García Lorca, shortly before his dea...

Spanish Women Lorca Repression
9.0 Excellent
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Buried Child

Buried Child

Buried Child is a 1978 play by American dramatist Sam Shepard and the winner of the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Set i...

American Family Pulitzer Sam Shepard
8.6 Great
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Doubt: A Parable

Doubt: A Parable

Doubt: A Parable is a play by John Patrick Shanley, first produced in 2004 and set at a Catholic school in the Bronx in...

Religion Abuse Pulitzer John Patrick Shanley
8.4 Great
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Three Tall Women

Three Tall Women

Three Tall Women is a play by American dramatist Edward Albee, first produced in 1991. It examines aging, memory, family...

Women Aging Pulitzer Edward Albee
8.4 Great
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Intimate Apparel

Intimate Apparel

Intimate Apparel is a play by Lynn Nottage set in New York City in 1905. It follows Esther, an African American seamstre...

African American Drama 1905 Lynn Nottage
8.3 Great
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A Delicate Balance

A Delicate Balance

A Delicate Balance is a 1966 play by Edward Albee about an affluent Connecticut household disrupted by the arrival of li...

Family Friendship Pulitzer Edward Albee
8.3 Great
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The Humans

The Humans

The Humans is a one-act play by Stephen Karam about three generations of the Blake family gathering for Thanksgiving in...

Family Pulitzer Stephen Karam Horror Undertones
8.2 Great
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The Flick

The Flick

The Flick is a 2013 play by Annie Baker about three poorly paid employees working at a declining single screen cinema in...

Cinema Pulitzer Annie Baker Slow Theatre
8.1 Great
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Clybourne Park

Clybourne Park

Clybourne Park is a 2010 play by American dramatist Bruce Norris, conceived as a response to Lorraine Hansberry's A Rais...

Race Pulitzer Bruce Norris Raisin Response
8.1 Great
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Between Riverside and Crazy

Between Riverside and Crazy

Between Riverside and Crazy is a play by American dramatist Stephen Adly Guirgis that premiered in 2014. Set largely in...

Police New York Pulitzer Stephen Adly Guirgis
8.1 Great
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Lost in Yonkers

Lost in Yonkers

Lost in Yonkers is a play by Neil Simon set in Yonkers, New York, during World War II. After their mother's death, broth...

Family Pulitzer Jewish American Neil Simon
8.0 Great
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Oslo

Oslo

Oslo is a 2016 play by American dramatist J. T. Rogers about the secret negotiations that preceded the 1993 Oslo Accords...

Political Pulitzer J T Rogers Middle East Peace
7.9 Good
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Street Scene

Street Scene

Street Scene is a 1929 play by Elmer Rice set on and around the front steps of a New York City tenement during a hot sum...

Urban Pulitzer Elmer Rice Tenement
7.9 Good
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Beyond the Horizon

Beyond the Horizon

Beyond the Horizon is a tragedy by Eugene O'Neill, first produced in 1920, about brothers Robert and Andrew Mayo and the...

Naturalist Rural Pulitzer Eugene Oneill
7.9 Good
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Disgraced

Disgraced

Disgraced is a play by Ayad Akhtar that premiered in 2012 and received the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It centers on...

Identity Pulitzer Islam Ayad Akhtar
7.8 Good
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Fairview

Fairview

Fairview is a play by American dramatist Jackie Sibblies Drury, first produced in 2018. It begins as a family comedy cen...

African American Meta Pulitzer Jackie Sibblies Drury
7.7 Good
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The Shadow Box

The Shadow Box

The Shadow Box is a play by American dramatist Michael Cristofer, first produced in the 1970s and awarded both the Pulit...

Ensemble Terminal Illness Pulitzer Michael Cristofer
7.7 Good
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Seascape

Seascape

Seascape is a theatrical play by Edward Albee that premiered on Broadway in 1975, subsequently winning the Pulitzer Priz...

Evolution Pulitzer Sea Creatures Edward Albee
7.5 Good
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Getting Out

Getting Out

Getting Out is a 1977 play by Marsha Norman that marks her professional debut as a playwright. The story centers on a wo...

Identity Prison Women Marsha Norman
7.4 Good

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Alternative Score vs Ruined Action
Phèdre
Phèdre
Play French Tragedy 17TH Century
9.2 Excellent +0.8 Compare
The House of Bernarda Alba
The House of Bernarda Alba
Play Spanish Women Lorca
9.0 Excellent +0.6 Compare
Buried Child
Buried Child
Play American Family Pulitzer
8.6 Great +0.2 Compare
Doubt: A Parable
Doubt: A Parable
Play Religion Abuse Pulitzer
8.4 Great Same Compare
Three Tall Women
Three Tall Women
Play Women Aging Pulitzer
8.4 Great Same Compare
Intimate Apparel
Intimate Apparel
Play African American Drama 1905
8.3 Great -0.1 Compare
A Delicate Balance
A Delicate Balance
Play Family Friendship Pulitzer
8.3 Great -0.1 Compare
The Humans
The Humans
Play Family Pulitzer Stephen Karam
8.2 Great -0.2 Compare
The Flick
The Flick
Play Cinema Pulitzer Annie Baker
8.1 Great -0.3 Compare
Clybourne Park
Clybourne Park
Play Race Pulitzer Bruce Norris
8.1 Great -0.3 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Ruined?
The top alternatives to Ruined in 2026 include Phèdre, The House of Bernarda Alba, Buried Child, Doubt: A Parable, Three Tall Women. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Ruined compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Ruined scores 8.4/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Ruined worth it in 2026?
Ruined scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Play category. However, alternatives like Phèdre may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Ruined?
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How many alternatives to Ruined are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Ruined in the Play category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Ruined alternative has the highest rating?
Phèdre currently holds the highest rating among Ruined alternatives with a score of 9.2/10.
Can I use Phèdre instead of Ruined?
Phèdre is one of the top-rated alternatives to Ruined. While they serve similar purposes in the Play space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Ruined?
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How are Ruined alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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Ruined vs Phèdre: which is better?
Ruined scores 8.4/10 while Phèdre scores 9.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Ruined vs The House of Bernarda Alba: which is better?
Ruined scores 8.4/10 while The House of Bernarda Alba scores 9.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Ruined vs Buried Child: which is better?
Ruined scores 8.4/10 while Buried Child scores 8.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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