Which is better, Rust or ELDEN RING?

On Steam reviews ELDEN RING scores higher (94.3% positive) than Rust (86.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ELDEN RING 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 ELDEN RING first?

If you want chronology, Rust (2018) came out before ELDEN RING (2022). 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 ELDEN RING similar?

They overlap on Action, 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 ELDEN RING have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rust ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ELDEN RING ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

Rust vs ELDEN RING

Rust and ELDEN RING both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Rust (2018) is 4 years older than ELDEN RING (2022). ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% 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.

Rust vs ELDEN RING — Steam metadata comparison
	Rust	ELDEN RING
Released	2018	2022
Genres	Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG	Action, RPG
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Unsupported	Deck Verified
Price	19.99 USD	59.99 USD
Steam reviews	86.7% positive (519,643 reviews)	94.3% positive (426,636 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developers	Facepunch Studios	FromSoftware, Inc.

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Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
Rust (2018) is 4 years older than ELDEN RING (2022).
ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Rust (86.7% positive).
Rust is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than ELDEN RING (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
Both support cooperative play.
Steam Deck: Rust is Deck Unsupported, ELDEN RING is Deck Verified.

Rust vs ELDEN RING — FAQ

Which is better, Rust or ELDEN RING?: On Steam reviews ELDEN RING scores higher (94.3% positive) than Rust (86.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ELDEN RING 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 ELDEN RING first?: If you want chronology, Rust (2018) came out before ELDEN RING (2022). 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 ELDEN RING similar?: They overlap on Action, 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 ELDEN RING have co-op?: Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rust ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ELDEN RING ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

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Rust vs ELDEN RING — FAQ