Down To One vs Rust
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rust wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Down To One is $19.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Down To One | Rust |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 57 | 79 |
| Quality | 37 | 80 |
| Value | 83 | 73 |
| Popularity | 52 | 74 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.49 | $20.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 35.7% positive | 87% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 67.6K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Down To One | Rust |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 7, 2016 | February 8, 2018 |
| Developers | Gadget Games | Facepunch Studios |
| Publishers | My Way Games | Facepunch Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 8.1 64 bit | Windows 11 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | ATI Radeon HD 7970/Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Down To One or Rust?
Rust won the comparison against Down To One based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Down To One worth buying over Rust?
Based on the metrics, Rust won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Down To One currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC