Rust

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 691 Ratings

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  1. Tashy497
    Jan 25, 2014
    10
    Rust is the closest thing to real life that you'd get if you dropped a bunch of guys off on an deserted island. Your personality goes a long way... if you run into someone who's cool and helps you out, it feels good... if you run into someone who KOS then it infuriates you, especially if they had nothing to gain... then you'll find people who betray you after being by your side for a goodRust is the closest thing to real life that you'd get if you dropped a bunch of guys off on an deserted island. Your personality goes a long way... if you run into someone who's cool and helps you out, it feels good... if you run into someone who KOS then it infuriates you, especially if they had nothing to gain... then you'll find people who betray you after being by your side for a good while.

    Starting off naked you earn everything you use... down to medical supplies, food, clothing, and weapons. So when you earn these weapons you appreciate them, and you tread lightly.. which is another pro about this game you'll likely if ever experience anyone running and gunning. There is too much to lose.

    The greatest satisfaction is building your house and living in it, getting supplies running into weirdos and some cool people. Rust is the most authentic social experience you'll get in a game.

    Within a week of playing it the graphics drastically improved. Some reviews people had issue with the graphics, the graphics look fantastic and some models and animations are still in development.

    I once met a group of 5 guys and we had a campfire and cooked food and held it down at night as people passed through camp. I felt like I was actually camping... cool experience.

    Hackers suck. When you launch the game you get a huge warning of hacking and if caught you'll be kicked off the servers forever. Yet, the game is littered with hackers and they aren't shy about admitting it. Some can walk through walls, jump high, speed run, and auto-aim kill from 100 miles away. Keep telling yourself it's an Alpha and pray it gets better.

    I must say I've been playing games since the Atari 2600 and even in Alpha, I'd say that Rust is my most favorite game I've played.    … Expand
  2. iamcpc
    Dec 23, 2013
    10
    This is a gritty survival minecraft fps game. Players are so ruthless they will kill you for the food from your mouth so they don't starve. Some people will hate this but I love it!! There have been several times I've been startled so much I jumped and I find myself spinning around to see if I'm being chased by a zombie or player at the sound of my own footsteps. I find myself beingThis is a gritty survival minecraft fps game. Players are so ruthless they will kill you for the food from your mouth so they don't starve. Some people will hate this but I love it!! There have been several times I've been startled so much I jumped and I find myself spinning around to see if I'm being chased by a zombie or player at the sound of my own footsteps. I find myself being totally silent so I can hear people's whispers off in the distance and it's only alpha!! Some people will complain that other players are mean and that just adds to the fear of the game. The players who hate this game are ones who are unable to solve their problems. Sick of getting killed on the road? Sneak through the grass. sick of getting your door kicked in? Builds a stronger door or hide your base in the mountains. Sick of attracting attention at night? Put out your camp fire. This game has a place for all types of gamers as long as they enjoy a game which requires the player and not the developer to overcome their problems!… Expand
  3. Rockondevil
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    Rust currently is somewhat buggy and still lacking features however it is still currently a great game.
    It has it's flaws like occasionally crashing (more on Mac, but I am testing both Mac and PC to get a good idea and to hopefully help the dev's), but those are to be expected during Alpha.
    Many people may not like this game due to the PvP nature of it. Starting out you will find it    Rust currently is somewhat buggy and still lacking features however it is still currently a great game.
    It has it's flaws like occasionally crashing (more on Mac, but I am testing both Mac and PC to get a good idea and to hopefully help the dev's), but those are to be expected during Alpha.

    Many people may not like this game due to the PvP nature of it. Starting out you will find it very hard to survive as you need to get wood, food and preferably cloth all before being killed by somebody.
    Upon logging out your character will lay on the ground asleep and you can be killed during this time so if anyone has enough C4 you are pretty much guaranteed death while offline unless you have a great base or amazing hiding place.

    There are however servers hosted by players in which they can toggle PvP off (I myself have not played one of these yet as I don't find it appealing without the PvP aspect). They can also toggle off things like when you go to sleep your body will not be on the ground which can be good but at the same time you feel like it can make it a little easy in later stages of the game.
    I highly recommend finding people to play with as by yourself it can be extremely hard.

    Rust has so much potential and I expect we will see great things come from it because it is still so early in its life.
    If you aren't ready to drop $20 on Rust yet I would say you should check back in a couple of months and see how far it has progressed as I imagine it'll have a whole lot more by then.

    TL:DR: Rust is a great game with heaps of potential, but currently it is lacking features and does have the occasional bug as it is in Alpha. Saying that, it is still a great game so far.    … Expand
  4. painper
    Jul 17, 2015
    10
    This game will get your heart pumping. You will experience emotion - good & bad. Hours, and hours of loving it, and hating it.

    All that, for the price of a movie.

    And Garry cares about his games... you know Garry's Mod _still_ gets updates?
  5. Rockystop123
    Dec 22, 2013
    10
    A fun game with a ever expanding selection of things to build and create. The game is just like day z combined with minecraft and sped up a little, so lots of fun.
  6. Thig
    Dec 12, 2013
    10
    Excelente ideia.
    Bom jogo de sobrevivência, com um sistema de criação casa e itens (armas) muito da hora.
    warz, mais minecraft, igual Rust.

    Recomendadíssimo. :D
  7. jakeguy99
    Dec 18, 2013
    10
    For an alpha release this game is great. It has quite a bit of potential. You can build and fortify you base. You can friend other people in the server and form alliances, or go solo and most likely die. The key to this game is grouping up with others.

    Great game overall a lot of fun!
  8. viruz87
    Dec 26, 2013
    10
    I had to make a metacritic account just to review this game.

    This game has alot of potential and is the most fun I had in a game for a very very long time. It is really really exciting to hoard stones and build guns to defend bandits. Mining out on the field cautiously as you can be killed from behind at anytime. My friends are I, are having a blast. Best $20 we have ever spent. The    I had to make a metacritic account just to review this game.

    This game has alot of potential and is the most fun I had in a game for a very very long time. It is really really exciting to hoard stones and build guns to defend bandits. Mining out on the field cautiously as you can be killed from behind at anytime. My friends are I, are having a blast. Best $20 we have ever spent. The possibilities of this game is endless. We find ourselves saying things like "I'm starving", "In real life or in the game?" "In the game".    … Expand
  9. systemid81
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    This game is not for people accustomed to being spoon-fed by developers. Read that twice, so it sticks.

    If you can deal with the fact that there are consequences for dying, for losing, for being targeted, then play this game. It's old-school, it's fast-paced, and it has more potential than you can shake a hand-made stone hatchet at. Raiding, defending, gathering, zombie-hunting,    This game is not for people accustomed to being spoon-fed by developers. Read that twice, so it sticks.

    If you can deal with the fact that there are consequences for dying, for losing, for being targeted, then play this game. It's old-school, it's fast-paced, and it has more potential than you can shake a hand-made stone hatchet at.

    Raiding, defending, gathering, zombie-hunting, the paranoia of not knowing other player's intentions, Rust will make you feel like you're a survivor. Or it will send you crying back to games where you're told where to go, what to do, and when to do it.    … Expand
  10. ooitsme
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    This game is everything you could want in a real apocalyptic survival game. First and foremost, it is in beta, any complaints about lag, glitches and the like are just silly because that's the whole point of a game going through alpha/beta, otherwise it would just be called released.

    Second and what should be more important: gameplay. The concept is basic but great, you wake up with    This game is everything you could want in a real apocalyptic survival game. First and foremost, it is in beta, any complaints about lag, glitches and the like are just silly because that's the whole point of a game going through alpha/beta, otherwise it would just be called released.

    Second and what should be more important: gameplay. The concept is basic but great, you wake up with nothing (realistically no stat pants couldn't hurt haha) and every piece of resource you need you have to gather. One issue on some servers is that resources aren't spawning quickly enough or at all from what I hear, but that's because the game is in alpha... aside from spawning rates resource execution is great, maybe in the future they will reskin some rocks to look like discarded metal for realism, but as far as gameplay goes it's all the same. In a real survival situation you wouldn't find piles of a variety of resources naturally, just some wood and minerals. Animals are scarce in some areas and that's completely realistic too, unless you're on a farm, if there was real life apocalypse you would not see bears and boars walking around main paths constantly.

    The sleeping bag is a great feature. You can save a spawn point and use a metal door to hopefully keep your things safe. This allows you to actually form alliances and make friends, but doesn't add a "haven/neutral" point in the game which makes it so much more exciting.

    Lastly community discussion. Yes, the people are mean and vicious, and perhaps they are kids (I like how that's become an insult these days, it's a videogame for Christ's sake!). This is what makes this game great. Who expects there to be tons of people out there willing to help others and extend trust and a welcoming hand to total strangers in an apocalypse? Most people you run into will be desperate and selfish, some well run the other direction because they are scared, lots will become bullies because they can and a few will begin to band together in these beginning stages of hard times. This is what I've come across so far playing the game, and this is what makes it pee your pants scary...what I assume you were looking for when you bought this game.

    For anyone who wants a nice community with easy to gather resources and mobs that hit you for 3% of your health, play minecraft. For those who played for 30 mins or an hour and got tired of crap server lag and crashes, and glitchy gameplay just keep in mind it's in alpha and will get better. If you don't have the patience put it on the backburner for later enjoyment!    … Expand
  11. MateosPres
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    This game is a perfect survival game anda perfect with a political reference, is hardcore, but have noob players rating the game! i have 250 hours in game and dont want stop of play this game!
  12. dustindowney
    Jan 5, 2014
    10
    Amazing game after patched. Servers for both PVP or just building etc. Remember it is Alpha but I already feel that I've gotten my money worth. Very unique. Mixture of Minecraft and DayZ.
  13. bustthat
    Jan 5, 2014
    10
    Awesome, Can't wait for beta. Mix of Minecraft and Dayz. For an alpha release this game is great. It has quite a bit of potential. You can build and fortify you base.
  14. texman
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    The best survival game out there.
    The development team is hard at work with lots of new and game changing updates. They are my favorite developers.
    The game has a great balance of casual and hardcore game play. The immensity and the panic and excitement that it brings are unparalleled compared to other survival games out there.
  15. Bakhul
    May 26, 2014
    10
    It's a must have game. My spider senses are always dingling during my gameplay, the thrill of danger it's always near.

    The people in RUST are as realistic as they would be if it was real life, I already found people who run away from everything, people who beg for theire lives, people who will shoot you on sight, and people who will want to join you. It's at Alpha but the game    It's a must have game. My spider senses are always dingling during my gameplay, the thrill of danger it's always near.

    The people in RUST are as realistic as they would be if it was real life, I already found people who run away from everything, people who beg for theire lives, people who will shoot you on sight, and people who will want to join you.

    It's at Alpha but the game already has a decent playable content and a huge player base. Developers are pretty active and they give news about new implementations every week.    … Expand
  16. LaserM1KE
    Jul 21, 2014
    10
    This game is so cool!Its in alpha and its better than alot of games that are out for play !Buy it i m having a great time with it!There is some hackers but dont get pissed just go on a server with active admins!Me and 7 of my friends play it allday long!I have 2000 hours on it!BUY!10/10
  17. Vidarr22
    Aug 17, 2014
    10
    Iv'e Been Playing this Game before it was offered on Steam Lots of Fun yes Lots of Rageing to but its worth 20 bucks and offered me over 100's of hours of entertainment thats less then a good Movie at the Cinema.
  18. Phobius
    Oct 14, 2014
    10
    Ok it gets a 10/10 for me because the 6.3 is way too low for what this game delivers. 8/10 would be closer to the truth. Now my experience with this game was really good. I started the game with 2 irl friends ( i recommend playing it with friends is way more fun) and we had an absolute blast. Alot of unpredictibility describes this game from people trying to kill you arround half of theOk it gets a 10/10 for me because the 6.3 is way too low for what this game delivers. 8/10 would be closer to the truth. Now my experience with this game was really good. I started the game with 2 irl friends ( i recommend playing it with friends is way more fun) and we had an absolute blast. Alot of unpredictibility describes this game from people trying to kill you arround half of the map to nice people who are genuinely trying to help you. Once you get the basics and learn the map a little this game is pure fun ofc it has things it has to work on but i would gladly advise anyone to buy and try it.… Expand
  19. RLM777
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    I have to give this game a solid 10/10 great game-play fun with friends, but the only thing is if someone haves higher gear then you, you're head and hackers are a problem to if you pick a great server to find them to ban them great game to buy with 20 dollars.
  20. Gnacoo
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    Best survival ever. I did things that i do not regret. It has really good graphics as well as is beautiful to play. I hope it continues getting more updates.
  21. PCkopat
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    you can play enjoyable survival and crafting game with your friends. This game in most played steam games. But you can't play alone. If you play single , boring.
  22. Jonatan0_0
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    This is a great pvp game. If you expect anything else than pvp, you will have an issue with this game. THe game is amazing, and should not be judged entirely based off its community
  23. PatrickAlexande
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Absolutely LOVE THIS GAME spend a lot of my time on this day. Please don’t say that you get raidided because that the freaking game!! It’s an amazing game unless your gonna be a cry baby about losing ur stone Picaxe you spend 3mins harvesting!! So get over it and play on a different server! This is amazing game!
  24. pTwist1
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Favorite Steam game ever for me. What awesome world, I mean island, to scavenge, build on and run about... naked.
  25. Waaaah1
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    This game is THE very best purchase i have EVER bought. I have over 5k hours and haven't got bored of this game yet. The simple reason for this is that it is a different experience every. single. time you join a server. While this game can be very frustrating to play due to the competitive nature of it, there are multiple servers that remove this ultra competitive factor of the game. IThis game is THE very best purchase i have EVER bought. I have over 5k hours and haven't got bored of this game yet. The simple reason for this is that it is a different experience every. single. time you join a server. While this game can be very frustrating to play due to the competitive nature of it, there are multiple servers that remove this ultra competitive factor of the game. I have felt legitimate fear/happiness in this game like no other. If you enjoy the game but don't like how hard it can be, i suggest to join a lower population/pve only servers. For those looking for raw unforgiving game play and the most satisfying/best pvp in any game i have played this is the best game on the market period.… Expand
  26. t43r
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    Very good game! The concept is awesome, and there's actually very much content and lots of things to do. I give this a 10/10.
  27. Stinka
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    Rust is a game which you will either love or hate, there is no in between, you either have 2 hours, or you have 2000 hours, only the toughest will survive i can not stress this enough, the game is mentally and physically challenging, it is a TRUE survival, the feeling of getting making your first base, crafting your first gun, killing your first enemy, making neighbours, making friends,Rust is a game which you will either love or hate, there is no in between, you either have 2 hours, or you have 2000 hours, only the toughest will survive i can not stress this enough, the game is mentally and physically challenging, it is a TRUE survival, the feeling of getting making your first base, crafting your first gun, killing your first enemy, making neighbours, making friends, them friends betraying you, you getting revenge, this game is a emotional roller-coaster and is not for the lighthearted, it will have the biggest ups and the lowest downs, you can not judge this game with 100 hours of experience, nor can you with 500 hours, it takes a lot of dedication and time to master, most people don't master it, most people quit the first couple of hours, they don't have the patience.

    To sum the game up in a couple of words, its kill or be killed, eat or be eaten, everything about this game is hard, the players, the animals, the gun mechanics, you will constantly be looking over your shoulder, the smallest decisions make the biggest impacts, only the toughest will survive, and i mean it.

    This game is like a part time job, if you can handle it, good, get it, and if you do, i wish you luck.    … Expand
  28. 0nion
    Apr 22, 2019
    10
    Rust is a beautiful game with a even better background. For years i have been playing the worlds best survival game, rust is a harsh, Brutal game with its disadvantage's and advantages. Some may say that rust is to harsh, or the community is horrific, but the community of rust made the game what it is today. the community of rust is different than any other game I've played, the harshnessRust is a beautiful game with a even better background. For years i have been playing the worlds best survival game, rust is a harsh, Brutal game with its disadvantage's and advantages. Some may say that rust is to harsh, or the community is horrific, but the community of rust made the game what it is today. the community of rust is different than any other game I've played, the harshness of the community makes the game more intruding and allows you to find error's and mishaps that you can then fix, and make better of. Overall, rust can be a toxic, cruel game at times, but i can also be a beautiful one.… Expand
  29. smersh228
    May 10, 2019
    10
    Игра классная, особенно старый раст, он просто был лёгких. 10 из 10 бочек
  30. elmedico
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Over all these years, this game got better and better. First it was buggy, almost unplayable - but after all the great updates and the content, the developers gave us players, the game makes fun and is unbeatable in this genre. Find a game similar to Rust, that provides you the same features - you'll soon come to a dead end on that road. The game still recieves updates every month, forOver all these years, this game got better and better. First it was buggy, almost unplayable - but after all the great updates and the content, the developers gave us players, the game makes fun and is unbeatable in this genre. Find a game similar to Rust, that provides you the same features - you'll soon come to a dead end on that road. The game still recieves updates every month, for free - with no additional costs. A rarity these days.

    Get it, if you like to build, survive and play with or against others! With almost 600 hours playtime, I'm recommending Rust and giving it a 10 out of 10 score.    … Expand
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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. CD-Action
    May 16, 2018
    50
    Despite having spent four years in Early Access the game is still very far from being finished. [04/2018, p.65]
  2. GameStar
    Mar 1, 2018
    69
    PvP-heavy survival game for gamers resistant to frustration, with weaknesses in construction and discovery.
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  3. IGN
    Feb 23, 2018
    70
    For competitive players who want a mix of survival and crafting, Rust is the best there is; for everyone else, there are plenty of other games.
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