Skip to main content
Rust

Rust

AppID: 252490
Developer: Facepunch Studios
Publisher: Facepunch Studios
Feb 8, 2018

Current Price

$39.99

Estimated Owners

43.9M

Total Reviews

1.3M

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$631,973,050

Overview

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

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

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

Overall Rating Very Positive
87% Positive 13% Negative

Positive

1.1M

Negative

161.1K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity 2019.4

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

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 1.3M
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 43.9M
Current price (USD) $39.99
Gross Revenue $1,753,790,843

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$263,068,626
Discounts (25%) -$372,680,554
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$55,902,083
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$318,641,874
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$111,524,656
Net Revenue $631,973,050

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 1.1M (87%)
Negative Reviews 161.1K (13%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 1.3M
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 87%

Game Details

Full Name

Rust

Steam App ID

252490

Type

Game

Developers

Facepunch Studios

Publishers

Facepunch Studios

Release Date

Feb 8, 2018

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity 2019.4

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB Not Rated
PEGI Not Rated

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