Rust
Rust: A paid multiplayer survival game centered on base building, crafting and player encounters. Ranked #69 of 98 in PC Games by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: From $34.99; best for players seeking multiplayer survival and base building.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFrom $34.99
- Best forPlayers seeking multiplayer survival and base building
- Free planNo
- Paid from$34.99one-time
- Supported OSMultiple
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Supports both player-versus-player and co-op multiplayer.
- Combines base building, raiding, crafting and resource gathering.
- Includes host-your-own servers with server-side modding support.
Where it doesn't
- Costs $34.99 USD as a one-time purchase.
- Desktop-only, with Windows and macOS listed.
- Survival play includes hazards and conflict with other players.
Our verdict on Rust
Rust is a multiplayer survival game from Facepunch Studios, set on an island where players gather resources, craft equipment, build bases and contend with wildlife, environmental hazards and other survivors. Its mix of player-versus-player and co-op play makes it a fit for players who want social survival gameplay, including the option to cooperate or fight. The game is for desktop and supports Windows and macOS.
The published purchase option is a single $34.99 USD one-time price for Rust, which includes the base game. There is no free plan. That structure is straightforward for buyers who prefer a one-time purchase over a subscription, but the upfront price makes it less suitable for someone looking for a free entry point. The stated price is the official post-Early Access price; it is not a guide to current regional pricing.
Rust's standout breadth comes from systems that connect survival, building and player conflict: procedural worlds with community map editor support, base building and raiding, and crafting tools, armor and weapons. Farming, electrical systems and automation add further building options, while cars, helicopters, boats and trains support travel. Players who want to host their own servers can use server-side modding support. This range suits players looking for varied multiplayer survival and base-building activities; those seeking a noncompetitive experience may find the player-versus-player focus a poor fit. Choose Rust for its combination of co-op, PvP and construction, rather than for a single narrow survival mechanic.
Rust pricing
Rust fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $34.99one-time |
| Genre | Action |
| Single-player | Not verified |
| Online multiplayer | Yes |
| Controller support | Not verified |
| Mod support | Yes |
| Supported OS | Multiple |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Pricing | From $34.99 (source) |
| Website | rust.facepunch.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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