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Rust

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.

Works best on Windows PC

PlatformWindows PC · Mac
HandheldNot supported on Steam Deck. Best on a desktop or laptop.
ControlsMade for keyboard and mouse.
Play styleCo-op · Online co-op · Multiplayer
Rust cover art
$39.99$39.99

Best current price at Steam

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  • $39.99 is 358% above its lowest price on record ($8.74).
  • It is not on sale right now.
  • Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.

Waiting could save up to $31.25, if it returns to its lowest price.

A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.

Buy at Steam for $39.99

Lowest price ever: $8.74 (June 2018)

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Price history

Price history chart. Lowest recorded $8.74 on 2018-06-21. Current best price $39.99. Tracked from 2018-06-21 to 2026-11-10.$0$10$20$30$40Usual $39.99Jun 21, 2018Aug 31, 2022Nov 10, 2026
Lowest Current best price. Chart starts at the lowest price ever recorded and fills in every day from our own price checks. Lowest on chart: $8.74. Earliest point: June 21, 2018.

Compare stores

StorePriceUsual
Steam$39.99$39.99Buy
GreenManGaming$39.99$39.99Buy

Trailer and screenshots

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Categories

ActionAdventureIndieMassively MultiplayerRPGMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opOnline PvPPvPMMOSteam AchievementsSteam Trading Cards

Details

DeveloperFacepunch Studios
PublisherFacepunch Studios
ReleasedFeb 8, 2018
Metacritic69 / 100
Languages25: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese and more

PC requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 11 64bitWindows 11 64bit
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K
Memory12 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsAMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580
DirectXVersion 11Version 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connectionBroadband Internet connection
Storage45 GB available space45 GB available space

Best gear for Rust

How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.

Competitive multiplayerCo-op and multiplayerRPG

Best way to play

Works best onWindows PC · Mac
Best controlsMouse and keyboard
Best screenHigh-refresh monitor (165Hz+)
Best soundHeadset with a mic for callouts

Recommended gear

Microphone

Best value

FIFINE AmpliGame AM8 USB/XLR Microphone

For crisp voice chat or streaming Rust, a desk mic beats any headset mic. The AM8 is a great USB starter; the QuadCast S is the creator favorite.

See price on AmazonUpgrade pickHyperX QuadCast S

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Questions

What is the lowest price ever for Rust?

The lowest recorded price is $8.74 in June 2018.

Is Rust on sale right now?

The best current price we found is $39.99 at Steam, against a usual price of $39.99.

Should I buy Rust now or wait?

Wait. Wait. $39.99 is 358% above its lowest price on record ($8.74). It is not on sale right now. Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.