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Rust

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Survival

Rust

Build a base, get raided at 3am by a naked man with a rock.

PEGI 18

Players

1–8 players

Session

~120 min

Platforms

PC · PS5 · Xbox

Mood

competitive, coop

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Why it's a game-night pick

Got 1–8 players? Rust lands a competitive / co-op mood and plays in roughly 120-minute sessions on PC · PS5 · Xbox. It's tagged Survival, PvP, in the same lane as Lethal Company, Subnautica, Palworld. Tell GGWhatNext who's online, what you're playing on and how long you've got, and we'll rank Rust against everything else for your exact group — with the reasoning behind every pick.

Rust — game-night FAQ

How many players is Rust?

Rust supports 1 to 8 players, so it scales to a group game night.

What platforms can you play Rust on?

Rust is available on PC · PS5 · Xbox.

Is Rust free to play?

No — Rust is a paid game. Check the store link on this page for current pricing.

How long is a session of Rust?

A typical session of Rust runs about 120 minutes, though it varies with your group.

Is Rust good for game night?

Rust suits a competitive / co-op mood for 1–8 players. Run GGWhatNext to see exactly where it ranks for your group's size, platforms and time.

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