Official specs from Steam

Rust system requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available.

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Minimum

NoteRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OSWindows 11 64bit
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600
Memory12 GB RAM
GraphicsAMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580
DirectXVersion 11
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage45 GB available space
Additional NotesSSD is highly recommended or expect longer than average load times.

Recommended

NoteRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OSWindows 11 64bit
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsAMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage45 GB available space
Additional NotesSSD Required

macOS minimum

OSmacOS Monterey (version 12)
ProcessorApple M1
Memory12 GB RAM
GraphicsApple M1
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage45 GB available space

macOS recommended

OSmacOS Monterey (version 12)
ProcessorApple M1 Pro / Max / Ultra
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsApple M1 Pro / Max / Ultra
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage45 GB available space

FAQ

What graphics card do I need for Rust?

Minimum: AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580. Recommended: AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580.

How much RAM does Rust need?

Rust needs 12 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.

How big is Rust?

Rust requires 45 GB available space.

Does Rust run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?

Yes, there is a native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).