Which is better, Rust or HELLDIVERS™ 2?

On Steam reviews Rust scores higher (86.7% positive) than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (81.2% 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 first?

If you want chronology, Rust (2018) came out before HELLDIVERS™ 2 (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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rust ships Online Co-op, Co-op; HELLDIVERS™ 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

Rust vs HELLDIVERS™ 2

Rust and HELLDIVERS™ 2 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024). Rust scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (81.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Rust vs HELLDIVERS™ 2 — Steam metadata comparison
	Rust	HELLDIVERS™ 2
Released	2018	2024
Genres	Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG	Action
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Unsupported	Deck Playable
Price	19.99 USD	39.99 USD
Steam reviews	86.7% positive (519,643 reviews)	81.2% positive (622,369 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developers	Facepunch Studios	Arrowhead Game Studios

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Both are Action games on Steam.
Rust (2018) is 6 years older than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024).
Rust scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (81.2% positive).
Rust is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
Both support cooperative play.
Steam Deck: Rust is Deck Unsupported, HELLDIVERS™ 2 is Deck Playable.

Rust vs HELLDIVERS™ 2 — FAQ

Which is better, Rust or HELLDIVERS™ 2?: On Steam reviews Rust scores higher (86.7% positive) than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (81.2% 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 first?: If you want chronology, Rust (2018) came out before HELLDIVERS™ 2 (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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 have co-op?: Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rust ships Online Co-op, Co-op; HELLDIVERS™ 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

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Rust vs HELLDIVERS™ 2 — FAQ