


Rust vs ARK: Survival Evolved

Higher community rating
Rust
+6
rating points
More player ratings
Rust
269 ratings

Quick Take
Shared Taste
Rust Stands Out
ARK: Survival Evolved Stands Out
Higher Rated
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
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Perspective
Genres
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Key Differences
Game Modes
Rust
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Perspective
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Features
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ARK: Survival Evolved
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 | craftingvalve anti-cheatbuildingonlineair combatbase buildingcombatinventory managementmelee combatopen world survival craftprocedural generationranged combatresource managementvehicle combatchainsawdie and retryeatingelectricityhorse tamingmedical herb | craftingvalve anti-cheatbuildingonlinedinosaur ridingpax prime 2015prehistoricdinosaurspax east 2016pax west 2016pax west 2017action-adventure |
| 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.
