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Rust

By Facepunch Studios · Windows · macOS

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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.

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Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Action · Adventure · Indie · Massively Multiplayer · RPG
Platforms
Windows · macOS
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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Rust gameplay guide and player questions

Steam edition · Researched Oct 29, 2026 · Guide updated Oct 29, 2026.

Source facts

What sources of danger shape Rust survival?

The developer names wildlife, the environment and other inhabitants, including survivors. Survival involves preparation beyond winning a direct fight.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What should I inspect before choosing a Rust server?

Read its current rules and configuration. Community hosting and generated maps can create different session expectations.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What is a useful first supply-run goal?

Choose materials needed for a survival project and plan the return. Connect gathering with a defensible purpose instead of carrying everything you find.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Oct 29, 2026

Source research prepared for Good Game Daily. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Plan how your group will connect

For Rust · Steam edition.

  1. This Steam edition lists Co-op, Online Co-op. Choose the mode that matches your group’s computers, network or shared display.
  2. Before inviting friends, confirm the player limit, copy or account requirements and exact compatible editions. A listing on another platform does not establish cross-play.
  3. The full-game US price snapshot is 19.99 USD; check the current price in your region.
Check co-op details on Steam ↗Compare other co-op options →

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-11-02; this is not a firsthand review.

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows · macOS
Play modes
Multi-player · Co-op · Online Co-op · Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese*, Korean*, Russian*, Simplified Chinese*, Ukrainian*, Polish*, Portuguese - Portugal*, Turkish*, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese *languages with full audio support
Release date / window
Feb 8, 2018
Full game price · US
19.99 USD

The full game and its demo may have different availability. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.

Steam source ↗ · Checked Nov 2, 2026. Platform editions may differ in features, prices and save compatibility.

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Windows minimum requirements

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.

macOS minimum requirements

Minimum: OS: macOS Monterey (version 12) Processor: Apple M1 Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: Apple M1 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 45 GB available space

Linux minimum requirements

Minimum: Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD FX-9590 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 670 2GB / AMD R9 280 better Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space

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