Rust vs Cyberpunk 2077
Rust and Cyberpunk 2077 both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Rust (2018) is 2 years older than Cyberpunk 2077 (2020). Cyberpunk 2077 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Rust (86.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rust |  Cyberpunk 2077 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (519,643 reviews) | 88.8% positive (373,044 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | CD PROJEKT RED |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Rust (2018) is 2 years older than Cyberpunk 2077 (2020).
- Cyberpunk 2077 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Rust (86.7% positive).
- Rust is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Cyberpunk 2077 (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Rust has co-op; Cyberpunk 2077 does not.
- Steam Deck: Rust is Deck Unsupported, Cyberpunk 2077 is Deck Verified.
Rust vs Cyberpunk 2077 — FAQ
- Which is better, Rust or Cyberpunk 2077?
- On Steam reviews Cyberpunk 2077 scores higher (88.8% positive) than Rust (86.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Cyberpunk 2077 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 Cyberpunk 2077 first?
- If you want chronology, Rust (2018) came out before Cyberpunk 2077 (2020). 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 Cyberpunk 2077 similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Cyberpunk 2077 have multiplayer like Rust?
- No. Rust supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Cyberpunk 2077 is listed as single-player only.