Choose Rust
Choose Rust if you want an Action and Massively Multiplayer game with MMO, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.7% positive across 519,643 reviews.
Rust vs My Island
Rust and My Island both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Rust (2018) is 6 years older than My Island (2024). Rust scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than My Island (64% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose My Island
Choose My Island if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. My Island launched in 2024.
Both Rust and My Island sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rust |  My Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (519,643 reviews) | 64% positive (541 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | SnowBaby Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Rust (2018) is 6 years older than My Island (2024).
- Rust scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than My Island (64% positive).
- My Island is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Rust (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Rust is Deck Unsupported, My Island is Deck Playable.
Rust vs My Island — FAQ
- Which is better, Rust or My Island?
- On Steam reviews Rust scores higher (86.7% positive) than My Island (64% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Rust is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Rust or My Island first?
- If you want chronology, Rust (2018) came out before My Island (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Rust and My Island similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Rust and My Island have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rust ships Online Co-op, Co-op; My Island ships Online Co-op, Co-op.