Rust
Developed by Facepunch Studios · Published by Facepunch Studios
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Facepunch Studios, published by Facepunch Studios — multi-player, mmo, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Rust.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 64bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 45 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended or expect longer than average load times.
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
Supported languages (25)
Rust FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Rust?
Steam classifies Rust as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG game, developed by Facepunch Studios. 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.
How much does Rust cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Rust at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Rust single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Rust: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is Rust on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Rust for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Rust support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Rust with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Rust out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 8, 2018.
What platforms is Rust on?
Rust is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Rust single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Rust cost?
Steam lists it at $19.99.
Does Rust have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 102 achievements for Rust.
What is Rust's Metacritic score?
Rust has a Metacritic score of 69/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Rust?
Rust is developed by Facepunch Studios and published by Facepunch Studios.
Where to get Rust
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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