About Rust
Rust is a multiplayer survival game set on a procedurally generated island where players must manage hunger, thirst, and health while contending with hostile wildlife and other players. Starting with only a rock and torch, players gather resources, craft tools, weapons, and structures, and form or fight against clans in a persistent open world that resets on a regular wipe cycle. Originally developed as a clone of DayZ with Minecraft-style crafting elements, the game spent over four years in early access before its full release in 2018.
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Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| 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 |
Recommended
| 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 |
Rust FAQ
When did Rust come out?
Rust was released on February 8, 2018 for PC and Mac.
Is Rust on PlayStation 5?
No. Rust has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Mac.
Is Rust on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Rust has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and Mac.
Is Rust on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Rust has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Mac.
Who is making Rust?
Rust is developed by Facepunch Studios.
Is Rust multiplayer?
Yes. Rust supports multiplayer, co-operative, and massively multiplayer online (mmo).
How much does Rust cost?
Rust costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Rust good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 87% of 1,405,789 reviews are positive. Critics average 78/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Rust?
The minimum GPU is AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Rust system requirements page.
