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Rust
AppID: 252490Current Price
$39.99
Estimated Owners
43.9M
Total Reviews
1.3M
Net Revenue
$631,973,050
Revenue Breakdown
| Gross Revenue (Est.) | $1,753,790,843 |
| Regional Pricing (15%) | -$263,068,626 |
| Discounts (25%) | -$372,680,554 |
| Est. Refunds (5%) | -$55,902,083 |
| Steam Fee (30%) | -$318,641,874 |
| VAT & Taxes (15%) | -$111,524,656 |
| Net Revenue (Est.) | $631,973,050 |
Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much revenue has Rust generated?
Since its release, Rust is estimated to have generated approximately $1,753,790,843 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $631,973,050.
How many copies has Rust sold?
We estimate Rust has sold approximately 43.9M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $1,753,790,843 in gross revenue.
What game engine does Rust use?
Rust was developed using the Unity 2019.4 game engine.
How much did it cost to develop Rust?
The estimated development cost for Rust was around $1.5 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.
How many developers worked on Rust?
The development team size for Rust varied throughout development:
- Approximately 100 developers - February 2024
- 80-90 developers - 2023
- Around 60 developers - 2021
Review Statistics
Positive
1.1M
Negative
161.1K
Game Information
Game Engine
Unity 2019.4
Genres
Production Cost
Rust (Initial Development, 2013-2018)
$1.5 million
Rust (Ongoing Development, 2018-2023)
$5 million
Rust Console Edition (2021)
$2 million
Team Size
February 2024
Approximately 100 developers
2023
80-90 developers
2021
Around 60 developers