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Rust (Game) is described as 'Rust is a multi-player, survival video game' and is a Survival Game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Rust (Game) for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Linux, Mac and Xbox apps. The best Rust (Game) alternative is Unturned, which is free. Other Rust (Game) like games are ARK:Survival Evolved, DayZ, Grounded and 7 Days to Die.

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Rust (Game) alternatives page was last updated Feb 22, 2024
  1. Unturned icon
     16 likes

    Unturned is a sandbox game in the emerging multiplayer apocalypse survival genre. Rather than focusing on being an MMO it provides players with easy systems to sit down and survive the zombie infestation with their friends.

    19 Unturned alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Moddable

    Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Guns
    4.  Multiplayer Survival
    5.  Online co-op
    6.  Endless gameplay
    7.  Single player
    8.  Minecraft
    9.  Location-based
    10.  Zombie Game
    11.  Free to play
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    Comments about Unturned as an Alternative to Rust (Game)
     
    Guest

    It is almost more extreme than rust. You start with literally nothing. It is free and fun. It is a fun single player and even more as a multiplayer.

    Positive commentNov 17, 2020
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    Guest

    actually a pretty big world on here, Multiple maps, multiplayer, guns, death, has a lot of similarity's

    Positive commentJun 24, 2020
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    Guest

    Very good game, i play since 2014

    Positive commentJul 5, 2020
    0
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    • Almost everyone thinks Unturned is a great Rust (Game) alternative.

    • Unturned is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Rust (Game).

    • Unturned is the most popular free alternative to Rust (Game).

    • Unturned is Freemium and ProprietaryRust (Game) is Paid and Proprietary
  2. ARK:Survival Evolved icon
     5 likes

    As a man or woman stranded naked, freezing and starving on the shores of a mysterious island called ARK, you must hunt, harvest resources, craft items, grow crops, research technologies, and build shelters to withstand the elements.

    11 ARK:Survival Evolved alternatives
    ARK:Survival Evolved screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox

    ARK:Survival Evolved Features

    1.  Player vs Player
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  First person view
    ARK:Survival Evolved iconRust (Game) Icon

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    • Almost everyone thinks ARK:Survival Evolved is a great Rust (Game) alternative.

    • ARK:Survival Evolved is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Rust (Game).

    • ARK:Survival Evolved is the most popular commercial alternative to Rust (Game).

    • ARK:Survival Evolved is Paid and ProprietaryRust (Game) is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. DayZ icon
     16 likes

    The post-soviet country of Chernarus is struck by an unknown virus, turning the majority population into frenzied infected. Fighting over resources has bred a hostile mentality among survivors, driving what’s left of humanity to collapse.

    24 DayZ alternatives
    DayZ screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Moddable

    Features

    1.  Player vs Player
    2.  Zombie Game
    3.  Base building
    4.  Playstation
    5.  Multiplayer Survival
    DayZ iconRust (Game) Icon

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    Comments about DayZ as an Alternative to Rust (Game)
     
    Guest

    Includes everything exept for animals, have a lot of cheaters but they are gone now ;)

    Positive commentJun 16, 2018
    0
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    • Most users think DayZ is a great Rust (Game) alternative.

    • DayZ is Paid and ProprietaryRust (Game) is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Grounded icon
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    The world is a vast, beautiful and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?.

    4 Grounded alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Xbox
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch

    Grounded Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Achievements Supported
    3.  Player vs Enviroment
    4.  Single player
    5.  Online co-op
    6.  Building game
    7.  Base building
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  5. 7 Days to Die icon
     15 likes

    In the year 2034 nuclear attacks have decimated the Earth and the remaining population is infected by an unknown virus. The infected die within 7 days and soon reanimate becoming blood-thirsty zombies. No one believed it; nobody expected it and nothing can stop it!

    32 7 Days to Die alternatives
    7 Days to Die screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Moddable

    Features

    1.  Multiplayer Survival
    2.  Zombie Game
    3.  Sandbox
    4.  Zombie Mode
    7 Days to Die iconRust (Game) Icon

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  6. Escape From Tarkov icon
     4 likes

    Incessant warfare in Tarkov has sparked massive panic; the local population has fled the city, but those who stayed are looking to improve their fortunes at the expense of others. Well-armed gangs started the redivision of the city.

    23 Escape From Tarkov alternatives
    Escape From Tarkov screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Escape From Tarkov Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Single player
    3.  First person view
    Escape From Tarkov iconRust (Game) Icon

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  7. The Forest icon
     2 likes

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.

    6 The Forest alternatives
    The Forest screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
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  8. Stranded (Series) icon
     11 likes

    Stranded is a 3D survival game. You are playing the role of a castaway and your goal is to "simply" survive on the purportedly lonely island at whose sandy beach you have been washed up by the sweep of fate.

    24 Stranded (Series) alternatives
    Title Screen

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine

    Stranded (Series) Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  First person view
    Stranded (Series) iconRust (Game) Icon

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  9. PixARK icon
     3 likes

    PixARK is a vast, wild world filled with vicious dinosaurs, magical creatures and endless adventure! To survive in this mysterious land, you must tame creatures both ferocious and cuddly, craft high tech and magical tools, and build your own base out of cubes.

    14 PixARK alternatives
    PixARK screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Xbox

    PixARK Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Building game
    PixARK iconRust (Game) Icon

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  10. starve.io icon
     4 likes

    Starve.io is a survival game. You have to survive the cold and hunger, hunt animals and collect some resources to live as long as you can !.

    23 starve.io alternatives
    starve.io screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    starve.io Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  SSH
    4.  Crafting
    5.  Multiplayer Survival
    6.  Achievements Supported
    7.  Multiplayer
    8.  Base building
    starve.io iconRust (Game) Icon

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    Comments about starve.io as an Alternative to Rust (Game)
     
    Guest

    its a pretty good game if you can get over the stupid amount of hostile creatures scattered around the map.Also the community is really good,rarely do i have to engage in pvp and people usually just help each other out

    Positive commentJan 3, 2020
    0
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    • starve.io is the most popular Web-based alternative to Rust (Game).

    • starve.io is Free and ProprietaryRust (Game) is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Stranded Deep icon
     4 likes

    Take the role of a plane crash survivor stranded somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Come face to face with some of the most life threatening scenarios that will result in a different experience each time you play. Scavenge. Discover. Survive.

    8 Stranded Deep alternatives
    Stranded Deep screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    Stranded Deep Features

    1.  First person view
    Stranded Deep iconRust (Game) Icon

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  12. Citadel: Forged with Fire icon
     1 like

    Citadel: Forged with Fire is a massively multiplayer, online RPG set in a huge, open world of magic and discovery where players are free to explore, build, craft items, fortresses and spells, tame wild creatures, forge alliances with other players and generally do as they will...

    5 Citadel: Forged with Fire alternatives
    Citadel: Forged with Fire screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Citadel: Forged with Fire Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Mmo
    Citadel: Forged with Fire iconRust (Game) Icon

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