Rust vs ARK: Survival Evolved
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Rust
+6
rating points
More player ratings
Rust
269 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Co-operativeMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO)Multiplayer
Perspective
First person
Genres
AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Shooter
Themes
ActionOpen worldSandboxSurvival
Features
craftingvalve anti-cheatpre-release public testingbuildingonline
Key Differences
Game Modes
Rust
-ARK: Survival Evolved
Battle RoyaleSingle playerSplit screen
Perspective
Rust
-ARK: Survival Evolved
Third personVirtual Reality
Genres
Rust
-ARK: Survival Evolved
Simulator
Features
Rust
air combatbase buildingcombatinventory managementmelee combat
ARK: Survival Evolved
dinosaur ridingpax prime 2015prehistoricdinosaurspax east 2016
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Rust | ARK: Survival Evolved |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2018 | Aug 27, 2017 |
| Rating | 74/100 (269 ratings) | 68/100 (258 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Shooter | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)ShooterSimulator |
| Themes | ActionOpen worldSandboxSurvival | ActionOpen worldSandboxSurvival |
| Features | air combatbase buildingcombatcraftinginventory managementmelee combatopen world survival craftprocedural generationranged combatresource managementvehicle combatchainsawdie and retryeatingelectricity | craftingdinosaur ridingvalve anti-cheatpax prime 2015prehistoricdinosaurspax east 2016pax west 2016pax west 2017pre-release public testingbuildingaction-adventureonline |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO)Multiplayer | Battle RoyaleCo-operativeMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO)MultiplayerSingle playerSplit screen |
| Player Perspective | First person | First personThird personVirtual Reality |
| Platforms | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) | Android, Google Stadia, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS |
Comparison Summary
Rust and ARK: Survival Evolved have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Multiplayer, First person, Adventure, Indie.
Rust stands out for air combat, base building, combat, while ARK: Survival Evolved stands out for Battle Royale, Single player, Split screen, Third person.
Rust has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Multiplayer are the most likely to find value in both.