Rust vs Marvel Rivals
Rust and Marvel Rivals both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Rust (2018) is 6 years older than Marvel Rivals (2024). Rust scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Marvel Rivals (78% 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 |  Marvel Rivals | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (519,643 reviews) | 78% positive (278,365 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | NetEase Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Rust (2018) is 6 years older than Marvel Rivals (2024).
- Rust scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Marvel Rivals (78% positive).
- Marvel Rivals is free; Rust is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Rust is Deck Unsupported, Marvel Rivals is Deck Playable.
Rust vs Marvel Rivals — FAQ
- Which is better, Rust or Marvel Rivals?
- On Steam reviews Rust scores higher (86.7% positive) than Marvel Rivals (78% 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 Marvel Rivals first?
- If you want chronology, Rust (2018) came out before Marvel Rivals (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 Marvel Rivals similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Marvel Rivals have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rust ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Marvel Rivals ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Marvel Rivals free?
- Yes — Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play Steam title. Rust is paid (19.99 USD).