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Rust

Facepunch Studios· February 8, 2018
ActionIndieAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
GameValio RecommendationWorth It

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

Gaining popularity
Well received (1,164,703 reviews)
Quality
79/100
Value
62/100
Popularity
71/100
$29.74

Where to buy

Live prices across 3 stores · Updated 7 hours ago ago

Spread$10.25
Avg$36.57
Hist. Low$19.99
Best Price -26%
in 10 days
Kinguin

Kinguin

Key Reseller · Updated 7 hours ago ago

$29.74$39.99

You save $10.25 vs MSRP

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2
#2
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming

Key Reseller · 15 days ago

$39.99
#3
Steam
Steam
in 39 days

Official Store · 22 days ago

$39.99
Downloadable Content
3
Rust - Instruments Pack
DLC
Rust - Instruments Pack
Green Man Gaming
$9.99
Buy
Rust - Sunburn Pack
DLC
Rust - Sunburn Pack
Green Man Gaming
$9.99
Buy
Rust - Voice Props Pack
DLC
Rust - Voice Props Pack
Green Man Gaming
$12.99
Buy

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Current Price

$29.74

Hist. Low · $19.99

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
79/100
87% positive (1,164,703 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,164,703 reviews — extremely reliable sample
Value
62/100
$29.74 — mid-range price
26% off — modest discount
Historical low: $19.99 — room for better deals
Popularity
71/100
Strong +38% player growth
73,229 concurrent players — very healthy
709 new reviews — community buzzing
1,164,703 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

February 8, 2018

Developers

Facepunch Studios

Publishers

Facepunch Studios

Platforms

Windows, MacOs

Achievements

102

Steam Recs

1,163,473

Official Website

rust.facepunch.com

Categories

Multi-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopIn-App PurchasesAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundValve Anti-Cheat enabledStatsRemote Play on Tablet

Supported Languages · 25 languages, 13 with full audio

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanRussian

PC Requirements

Recommended

OSWindows 11 64bit
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsAMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage45 GB available space
Additional NotesSSD Required

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

87%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

1.0M

POSITIVE · 150k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

73k

PEAK (24H) · 167k ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rust worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Rust cheapest?

The best current deal for Rust is on Kinguin for $29.74.

That's a 26% discount.

What type of game is Rust?

Rust is categorized as: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Massively Multiplayer.

What platforms is Rust available on?

Rust is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was Rust released?

Rust was released on February 8, 2018.

How many people are playing Rust?

According to recent data, Rust has approximately 73,229 concurrent players 17 hours ago.

Is Rust on sale right now?

Rust is currently 26% off on Kinguin for $29.74.

Who made Rust?

Developed by: Facepunch Studios

Published by: Facepunch Studios

What are the best deals for Rust?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Rust across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $29.74 (-26%)
  • GreenManGaming: $39.99
  • Steam: $39.99
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If you like Rust, you might also enjoy these games:

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