Rust vs Among Us
Rust and Among Us sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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 released in 2018. Among Us scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Rust (86.7% positive). Among Us is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Rust (4.99 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rust |  Among Us | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (519,643 reviews) | 92.3% positive (371,902 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Facepunch Studios | Innersloth |
Side by side
- Both released in 2018.
- Among Us scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Rust (86.7% positive).
- Among Us is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Rust (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Rust is Deck Unsupported, Among Us is Deck Playable.
Rust vs Among Us — FAQ
- Which is better, Rust or Among Us?
- On Steam reviews Among Us scores higher (92.3% positive) than Rust (86.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Among Us is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Do both Rust and Among Us have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Rust ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Among Us ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.