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Rust is a multiplayer-only game that pits players against each other in a harsh, ever-expanding open world. Your only goal? To survive. But it’s not as easy as it sounds.
Hailed one of the cruelest games on Steam, Rust is brutal and unforgiving and you die again and again and again. Here’s why everyone can’t get enough.
#1 Rust has an expansive world that just keeps on growing.
Rust has one of the most excellent established worlds out there. It had over 300 content updates in the eight years since its release, but its developers have no plans of slowing down. They boast guaranteed monthly content patches, new maps, regular seasons, and player events, all with beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay. If you’re looking to sink your teeth into fresh content, Rust is the game for you.
#2 Playing Rust is an adrenaline rush like no other.
Believe players when they say you will die a lot. It only takes a quick scroll through Rust’s Steam reviews to see how often players get shot, looted, or hit with a rock; very often at the hands of other players.
The multiplayer-only world of Rust is unforgiving: you can fall victim to harsh weather, wild animals, radioactivity, or merciless looters. When you die, you lose everything and respawn with only a rock and a torch. But when you survive? It’s an incomparable feeling.
#3 It tests your friendships, in the best way.
The stakes of this game are crazy high and players are brutal and hungry for loot. Play alone and you’re more at risk for theft and death. Play with friends and you can form alliances and protect each other—or not. Many players say the key to a great Rust experience is the right server. Why not test it out yourself?
Our verdict
Rust practically glues you to your screen. From its graphics to its massive player base, we can’t say we’re not tempted to go head-to-head with danger. It looks easy enough—yet we can’t wait to be proven wrong.
