Choose Rust
Choose Rust if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer game with MMO, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options. 519,643 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rust vs Run Pro
Rust and Run Pro 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 7 years older than Run Pro (2025). Run Pro is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Rust (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Run Pro
Choose Run Pro if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Run Pro launched in 2025.
Both Rust and Run Pro sit in Action 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 |  Run Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (519,643 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | Begma |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Rust (2018) is 7 years older than Run Pro (2025).
- Run Pro is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Rust (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Rust is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Run Pro has no Deck rating yet.
Rust vs Run Pro — FAQ
- Should I play Rust or Run Pro first?
- If you want chronology, Rust (2018) came out before Run Pro (2025). 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 Run Pro 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 Run Pro have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rust ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Run Pro ships Online Co-op, Co-op.