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MEMORIES OF MARSVSRust

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

MEMORIES OF MARS

MEMORIES OF MARS

Quality
52Popularity
50Value
40
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
$6.37
Buy Now
VS
Rust

Rust

ActionIndieAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
80Popularity
58Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−3% $38.84
Buy Now

Winner

Rust wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

3
MEMORIES OF MARS
3 of 15 metrics
Rust
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.37 Wins
$38.84 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$23.25 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-3% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
66 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
61.3% positive -
87.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K -
1.2M Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
780 -
1.0M Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
493 Wins
147.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
92.4K Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
1.2M Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
102 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
25 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2020 Wins
Feb 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleMEMORIES OF MARS

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeRust

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
MEMORIES OF MARS
Rust

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

MEMORIES OF MARS

MEMORIES OF MARS

1 Store
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$6.37Buy Now
Rust

Rust

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −3% $38.84Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

MEMORIES OF MARS

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

61% positive (1,273 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,273 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$6.37 — very accessible price

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Rust

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (1,154,688 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,154,688 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$38.84 — mid-range price
3% off — minor discount

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.

-6% minor player decrease
132,456 concurrent players — massive community
823 new reviews — community buzzing
1,154,688 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMEMORIES OF MARSRust
Release Date
March 12, 2020
February 8, 2018
Developers
Limbic Entertainment GmbH
Facepunch Studios
Publishers
505 Games
Facepunch Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
102

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

MEMORIES OF MARS

No PC requirements data available

Rust

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: MEMORIES OF MARS or Rust?

Rust won the comparison against MEMORIES OF MARS 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 MEMORIES OF MARS 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. Rust currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 27, 2026, 12:29 AM UTC

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