Choose Rust
Choose Rust if you want an Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG game with MMO, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. 519,643 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rust vs Gunscape
Rust and Gunscape both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Gunscape (2016) is 2 years older than Rust (2018). Rust scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Gunscape (65.5% 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 Gunscape
Choose Gunscape if you want the Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. Gunscape launched in 2016.
Both Rust and Gunscape sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player 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 |  Gunscape | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (519,643 reviews) | 65.5% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | Blowfish Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gunscape (2016) is 2 years older than Rust (2018).
- Rust scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Gunscape (65.5% positive).
- Gunscape is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Rust (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Rust is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Gunscape has no Deck rating yet.
Rust vs Gunscape — FAQ
- Should I play Rust or Gunscape first?
- If you want chronology, Gunscape (2016) came out before Rust (2018). 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 Gunscape similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Gunscape have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rust ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Gunscape ships Co-op.