Rust (AppID: 252490)

Type: game Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG Developer: Facepunch Studios Publisher: Facepunch Studios Release Date: Feb 2018 Metacritic: 69/100
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Rust: Survive the Island in a Massive MP Adventure

Rust maintains a green-rated player base. Currently priced at $0.40, it represents yellow value compared to similar Action games.

Total Players
101.4K
— Active
Price
$0.40
Genre
Action
Developer
Facepunch Studios

Media Gallery

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Screenshots

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Videos

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Official Trailer
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The Primitive Update
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Scrap Helicopter
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Excavator

Real-Time Players

101.2K
(24h)

Estimated Owners

20,000,000 .. 50,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Wait — $39.99.

Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.

~21 days until next sale

Player Health

Healthy — 90.2K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

-18% trend

Multiplayer Viability

Healthy — 96.2K CCU.

Strong player base for matchmaking.

Stable population

Update Momentum

Infrequent Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days.

0 patches and 4 news items in last 180 days.

No recent patches

Community Sentiment

Very Positive — score 74/100.

Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Stable

Value Score

Fair Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Premium at $39.99.

Premium pricing tier

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rust worth buying right now?
Wait — $39.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Rust go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
How many people play Rust?
Healthy — 90.2K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is Rust multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 96.2K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
Is Rust still getting updates?
Infrequent Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 0 patches and 4 news items in last 180 days.
What do players think of Rust?
Very Positive — score 74/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Genre Benchmarks

Growth Rate Top 0%
Value Ratio Top 0%

Early Access Active

Time in EA
3037 days
Updates
28
Current Players
89,957

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Price History

Lowest Price
$0.20
Feb 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.40
US region
Price history across regions (last 30 days)

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended or expect longer than average load times.
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS: macOS Monterey (version 12)
  • Processor: Apple M1
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Apple M1
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • OS: macOS Monterey (version 12)
  • Processor: Apple M1 Pro / Max / Ultra
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Apple M1 Pro / Max / Ultra
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
Pricing
Paid Game
$18.99 USD (USD)

Additional Information

Categories
Multi-player MMO PvP Online PvP Co-op Online Co-op Cross-Platform Multiplayer Steam Achievements Steam Trading Cards Steam Workshop In-App Purchases Adjustable Text Size Camera Comfort Color Alternatives Custom Volume Controls Adjustable Difficulty Stereo Sound Subtitle Options Surround Sound Valve Anti-Cheat enabled Stats Remote Play on Tablet
Tags
Action Adventure Building Co-op Crafting Early Access First-Person FPS Indie Multiplayer +10 more
Supported Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese*, Korean*, Russian*, Simplified Chinese*, Ukrainian*, Polish*, Portuguese - Portugal*, Turkish*, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
*languages with full audio support
Official Website
http://rust.facepunch.com/

Player-to-Price Ratio

2531.31
7-day avg players per $1 spent

Current Pricing

💰
$18.99 USD
Regular Price

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
102
total achievements
Featured:
Place Camp Fire
Craft Camp Fire
👍 Recommendations
1.1M
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
18
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
16
German classification
📦 DLC Available
5
downloadable content
🆘 Support
⚠️ Content Warning
Contains violence and caveman themed nudity. In-game nudity, blood, player-made signs, voice chat and text chat can be disabled from the in-game options menu.
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

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About This Game

The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.

Detailed Description

The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.

Rust now enters its 13th year of continued expansion and has had over 395 content updates, with a guaranteed content patch every month. These include regular balance fixes, improvements to AI, and graphics, as well as updates to environments and the frequent addition of content such as new maps, more weapons, extra vehicles, and a plethora of utility items. Keep an eye out for regular seasonal events, as there’s always something interesting or dangerous (or both) happening on the island.
Updates to the game include:

  • Procedurally generated worlds with community map editor support

  • Host your own servers and with server-side modding support

  • Transportation: horses, modular cars, hot air balloons, helicopters, bikes, trains, boats, and more

  • Base Building and Raiding

  • New factions, enemies, and wildlife

  • Advanced underwater areas to discover

  • Complex electrical, farming, and automation systems

  • New monuments, terrain, and areas to explore

  • Large overground and underground train networks

  • Musical instruments and the ability to perform to players

  • Massive recent graphics upgrade and environment overhaul

  • Primitive game mode, siege weapons, and vehicles added 

  • New Jungle biome with more wild animals, missions, and monuments  

  • 2026 New addition: Modular boats, the deep sea, tropical islands, floating cities, and more!

And much more to come throughout the year, including an update to the player’s character model, an apartment complex monument, more animals, and upgrades to the caves and tunnels !

EXPLORE

You wake naked on a mysterious island, armed only with a rock and a torch. You’ll need to brave environmental dangers and deficiencies (from heat and cold to thirst and starvation), build a shelter, eat (or be eaten), and scavenge materials. Explore the island and its abandoned settlements, mysterious monuments, and the factions that occupy them.

But, above all, watch out for other survivors…

BUILD

Design and build bases to store your loot, defend your territory, and control the resources of the island. Research the tech tree, grow farms, command electricity, and commandeer various forms of transportation to traverse the island. Whatever it takes to get ahead.

SURVIVE

There are no rules in Rust but the ones you make for yourself. Craft tools, armour, and weapons to defend yourself. Cooperate with friends, make alliances, and build a settlement together. Explore the island and what’s happening in it, trade with other players, or prey on them, raiding their bases and taking their hard-won goods.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing Rust right now?
85,425 players are currently online.
What is the price and genre of Rust?
Rust is priced at $39.99 and spans Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG genres.
Who developed or published Rust?
Rust is developed and published by Facepunch Studios.
What makes Rust unique among survival games?
Rust emphasizes a harsh survival loop where everything aims to kill you, from wildlife to other survivors, encouraging intense player interaction and long-term strategy.

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