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MiscreatedVSRust

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

Miscreated

Miscreated

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
57Popularity
35Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−87% $3.97
Buy Now
VS
Rust

Rust

ActionIndieAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
80Popularity
62Value
77
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 48 days
−50% $19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Rust wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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Miscreated
6 of 15 metrics
Rust
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.97 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.96 Wins
$20.00 -
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
169 price changes Wins
65 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
66.6% positive -
87.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
23.1K -
1.2M Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
15.4K -
1.0M Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
7.7K Wins
148.8K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
79 -
93.3K Wins
Steam Recommendations
23.0K -
1.2M Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 -
102 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
25 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2018 Wins
Feb 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMiscreated

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

Worth ItRust

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Miscreated
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

Miscreated

Miscreated

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −87% $3.97Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +134% $9.28View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View
Rust

Rust

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $19.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$20.00View
Kinguin
Kinguin +49% $29.79View

Miscreated

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

67% positive (23,049 reviews) — mixed opinions
23,049 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.97 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.89)

Popularity

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

Strong +29% player growth
123 concurrent players — smaller but active
23,049 total reviews — proven game with large community

Rust

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (1,159,010 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,159,010 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$19.99 — reasonable price
50% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.

Strong +30% player growth
101,575 concurrent players — massive community
1,467 new reviews recently — high engagement
1,159,010 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsMiscreatedRust
Release Date
December 18, 2018
February 8, 2018
Developers
Entrada Interactive LLC
Facepunch Studios
Publishers
Entrada Interactive LLC
Facepunch Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
29
102

Miscreated

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 290X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

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
Which is better: Miscreated or Rust?

Rust won the comparison against Miscreated 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 Miscreated 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: Aug 9, 2026, 09:08 AM UTC

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