Choose Rust
Choose Rust if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. 519,643 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rust vs Avatar Quest Online
Rust and Avatar Quest Online 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 8 years older than Avatar Quest Online (2026). Avatar Quest Online is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Rust (5.00 USD vs. 39.99 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 Avatar Quest Online
Choose Avatar Quest Online if you want a Simulation, Casual, and Early Access game with Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Avatar Quest Online launched in 2026.
Both Rust and Avatar Quest Online sit in Action, Indie, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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 |  Avatar Quest Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 5.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (519,643 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | lv10.jp |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- Rust (2018) is 8 years older than Avatar Quest Online (2026).
- Avatar Quest Online is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Rust (5.00 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Rust is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Avatar Quest Online has no Deck rating yet.
Rust vs Avatar Quest Online — FAQ
- Should I play Rust or Avatar Quest Online first?
- If you want chronology, Rust (2018) came out before Avatar Quest Online (2026). 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 Avatar Quest Online 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 Avatar Quest Online have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rust ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Avatar Quest Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op.