Choose Avernus
Choose Avernus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Avernus launched in 2023.
Avernus vs Rustbuckets
Avernus and Rustbuckets both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Avernus is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rustbuckets has no Deck rating yet. 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 Rustbuckets
Choose Rustbuckets if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing.
Both Avernus and Rustbuckets sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, 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
 Avernus |  Rustbuckets | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WaveCraft Audio | Scrap Mole |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Avernus is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rustbuckets has no Deck rating yet.
Avernus vs Rustbuckets — FAQ
- Are Avernus and Rustbuckets similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does Avernus run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Avernus is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Rustbuckets doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.