Rust
Survival · Multiplayer
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die.
Good price
- Lowest recorded price
- $19.99
- Typical price
- $24.66
The current price is noticeably below what Rust usually sells for. A solid moment to buy.
Steam · Best price
Is Rust for you?
You'll probably like it if you enjoy
- Exploring big maps at your own pace
- Setting your own goals
- Finding secrets off the beaten path
- Losing track of time in a game
May not be for you if
- You want tight, linear progression
- Big maps overwhelm you
- You only have short play windows
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Where should you buy it?
Official stores
- Steam$39.99−50%$19.99Buy
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Price history
Current best
$19.99
Historical low
$19.99
Average price
$24.66
Last sale
Today
Rust usually receives a major discount every 7–11 weeks. The current price matches its historical low.
What is Rust?
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die.
Game details
- Release date
- February 8, 2018
- Developer
- Facepunch Studios
- Publisher
- Facepunch Studios
- Players
- Multi-player
- Genres
- Survival, Multiplayer
- Platforms
- Steam
What does it feel like to play?
- StoryMedium
- ExplorationVery high
- CombatMedium
- DifficultyLow
- GrindMedium
- Session lengthLong
- Co-opHigh
A game about the joy of wandering. It shines when you have a free evening and no plan: pick a direction, follow what you find, and let the map lead.
Should you play it?
Why you might love it
- Freedom to go anywhere from the start
- A map packed with things to discover
- Great pick-up-and-explore pacing
- A world that's simply fun to wander
Things to consider
- The main story can get lost behind side content
- Some activities repeat over time
- Real progress needs longer sessions
- Completionists can sink 100+ hours
Media
Choose your edition
Standard Edition
- Base game
$19.99
Complete Edition
Best value- Base game
- Rust — Season Pass
- Rust — Expansion
$29.99
The Complete Edition includes both expansions and saves you $35.98 compared to buying everything separately.
Additional content
Rust — Season Pass
$27.99
Rust — Expansion
$17.99
What players and critics think
Metascore
Critic reviews
Very Positive
Based on 31,500 player reviews
Critics score it 84/100. Player reviews are Very Positive at 86% positive.
- 80/100
IGN
Rust delivers a memorable experience with strong mechanics and plenty to explore.
- 78/100
GameSpot
A confident release from Facepunch Studios that rewards both newcomers and veterans.
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