Choose Rust
Choose Rust if you want an Adventure and RPG game with MMO, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.7% positive across 519,643 reviews.
Rust vs DUCKSIDE
Rust and DUCKSIDE both land in Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Rust (2018) is 6 years older than DUCKSIDE (2024). Rust scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than DUCKSIDE (72.9% 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 DUCKSIDE
Choose DUCKSIDE if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Rust and DUCKSIDE sit in Action, Indie, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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 |  DUCKSIDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (519,643 reviews) | 72.9% positive (1,278 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | tinyBuild Riga |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- Rust (2018) is 6 years older than DUCKSIDE (2024).
- Rust scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than DUCKSIDE (72.9% positive).
- DUCKSIDE is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Rust (7.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Rust vs DUCKSIDE — FAQ
- Which is better, Rust or DUCKSIDE?
- On Steam reviews Rust scores higher (86.7% positive) than DUCKSIDE (72.9% 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 DUCKSIDE first?
- If you want chronology, Rust (2018) came out before DUCKSIDE (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 DUCKSIDE similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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 DUCKSIDE have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rust ships Online Co-op, Co-op; DUCKSIDE ships Online Co-op, Co-op.