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RustVSScarlet Maiden

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

Rust

Rust

ActionIndieAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
80Popularity
64Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 hours
−3% $38.84
Buy Now
VS
Scarlet Maiden

Scarlet Maiden

ActionAdventure
Quality
75Popularity
28Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 3 days
$10.99
Buy Now

Winner

Rust wins 11 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.

11
Rust
11 of 15 metrics
Scarlet Maiden
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$38.84 -
$10.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$23.25 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-3% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
66 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
69/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.2% positive -
94% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.2M Wins
2.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0M Wins
2.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
147.5K -
168 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
90.2K Wins
23 -
Steam Recommendations
1.2M Wins
2.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
102 Wins
29 -
Supported Languages
25 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2018 -
Sep 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeRust

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

Wait for SaleScarlet Maiden

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Rust
Scarlet Maiden

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

Rust

Rust

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

Scarlet Maiden

1 Store
Steam
Steam$10.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Rust

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (1,152,979 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,152,979 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.

Strong +39% player growth
140,650 concurrent players — massive community
748 new reviews — community buzzing
1,152,979 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Scarlet Maiden

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (2,799 reviews) — very positive reception
2,799 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$10.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $7.69 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-32% player decline
19 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRustScarlet Maiden
Release Date
February 8, 2018
September 15, 2023
Developers
Facepunch Studios
Otterside Games
Publishers
Facepunch Studios
Critical Bliss
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
102
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

Scarlet Maiden

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Rust or Scarlet Maiden?

Rust won the comparison against Scarlet Maiden 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 Rust worth buying over Scarlet Maiden?

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. Scarlet Maiden currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC

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