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Rust

$39.99
Release Date:
Metacritic:
69
Developer:
Facepunch Studios
Publisher:
Facepunch Studios
Platforms:
Windows Mac
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About This Game

The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.

Rust now enters its 11th year of continued expansion and has had over 385 content updates, with a guaranteed content patch every month. These include regular balance fixes and improvements to AI, and graphics, as well as updates to environments and the frequent addition of content such as new maps, more weapons, extra vehicles, and a plethora of utility items. Keep an eye out for regular seasonal events, as there’s always something interesting or dangerous (or both) happening on the island.
Updates to the game include:

  • Procedurally generated worlds with community map editor support

  • Host your own servers and with server-side modding support

  • Transportation: horses, modular cars, hot air balloons, helicopters, bikes, trains, boats, and more

  • Complex electrical, farming and automation systems

  • Base Building and Raiding

  • New factions, enemies, and wildlife

  • New monuments, terrain, and areas to explore

  • Advanced underwater areas to discover

  • Musical instruments and the ability to perform to players

  • Large overground and underground train networks

  • Massive recent graphics upgrade and environment overhaul

  • New for 2025 - The Primitive Update - Featuring new Siege Weapons, Shields, and a new game mode

  • ...and much more

EXPLORE

You wake naked on a mysterious island, armed only with a rock and a torch. You’ll need to brave environmental dangers and deficiencies (from heat and cold to thirst and starvation), build a shelter, eat (or be eaten), and scavenge materials. Explore the island and its abandoned settlements, mysterious monuments, and the factions that occupy them.

But, above all, watch out for other survivors…

BUILD

Design and build bases to store your loot, defend your territory, and control the resources of the island. Research the tech tree, grow farms, command electricity, and commandeer various forms of transportation to traverse the island. Whatever it takes to get ahead.

SURVIVE

There are no rules in Rust but the ones you make for yourself. Craft tools, armour, and weapons to defend yourself. Cooperate with friends, make alliances, and build a settlement together. Explore the island and what’s happening in it, trade with other players, or prey on them, raiding their bases and taking their hard-won goods.

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User Reviews

Mostly Positive
100 user reviews
73%
Positive
284 hrs at review
Recommended

Rust is the only game where you spawn naked, get chased by a rock-wielding maniac, join a clan, build a mansion, and lose everything to a 12-year-old yelling “EZ” over voice chat. P.S. (My wife has left me.. My son hasn't spoken to me in 3 years ever since I started playing this game)

193 helpful 124 funny
188 hrs at review
Recommended

This is such cool and calming game. If wanna just throw something on and relax, this is it!

67 helpful 98 funny
2,632 hrs at review
Recommended

this game is the most gut wrenching game out there. ive heard more hard r n words getting screamed than there is people on this earth

57 helpful 23 funny
1,071 hrs at review
Recommended

totally amazing and wholesome game would play if you like isis and racism and ruining peoples day

21 helpful 9 funny
11 hrs at review
Not Recommended

all servers infested with cheaters. waste of time. closet cheaters on premium servers as well. get better anti-cheat and unbiased admins.

9 helpful 1 funny
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

This game sucks. You have to really be lonely to get in to this game. If you're the casual gamer this isn't the game for you. I get that you have to craft and what not but whats the point if you get killed almost instantly every time? What's the point of even trying to stay alive and have fun if you've got to find food, build shelter, weapons etc with people who have sat on this game since day one who will spawn camp you? You need a beginner only server. None of these trash individually owned ones that are toxic and just not fun to play.

7 helpful 2 funny
163 hrs at review
Not Recommended

get off the game before its to late, u will get addicted and lose sleep,friends, your social life, and even your relationship. please save yourself and dont buy this game

4 helpful 3 funny
2,364 hrs at review
Recommended

[h1] Looking for a game that drains your bank account, physical health, mental health, and constantly makes you want to end it all? WELCOME TO RUST!!! [/h1] I have played Rust since Legacy, on and off through the years, and no matter how bad the game gets with its updates or whatever, it always draws me back. Like that toxic couple where the BF beats on his girl, but she can never leave him no matter what. This is exactly what Rust did to me. Since I was a kid, I have spent, gambled, and thrown away thousands of hours of my life into this game. The community is so toxic, the company is greedy, and the game is meh. But I can't resist it. I see myself as Demi Lovato, and Rust is my hero*n on a spoon. I may be able to get away without taking a few hits here and there, but I always come back for the rush and the high.

3 helpful
50 hrs at review
Recommended

Rust is a brutal and unforgiving survival game that tests your wits, patience, and ability to adapt. The core gameplay revolves around gathering resources, building bases, crafting weapons, and defending yourself against both the environment and other players. The open-world PvP environment creates intense, unpredictable encounters — alliances can form and break in seconds, and every decision matters. The satisfaction of finally surviving a raid or defending your base is huge, but so is the frustration when you lose everything in a moment. Rust’s graphics and performance have improved over time, but the learning curve remains steep for newcomers. The community is passionate but can be harsh, making this game a true challenge. If you enjoy high-stakes survival with emergent stories and player-driven drama, Rust offers an addictive and rewarding experience.

3 helpful
1,467 hrs at review
Not Recommended

Great game but regular computers cant handle

2 helpful 1 funny

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 or better
  • Memory: 10 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1050 / AMD 500 Series or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended or expect longer than average load times.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 3060 / RX 570 Series or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required

FAQ

How much does Rust cost?

Rust costs $39.99.

What are the system requirements for Rust?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 or better Memory: 10 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1050 / AMD 500 Series or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended or expect longer than average load times. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 64bit Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: RTX 3060 / RX 570 Series or better DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Required

What platforms is Rust available on?

Rust is available on Windows PC, macOS.

Is Rust worth buying?

Rust has 73% positive reviews from 100 players. Metacritic score: 69/100.

When was Rust released?

Rust was released on Feb 8, 2018.

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