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Rust vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
RustThe only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimEPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
| Rust | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 69/100 | 94/100 |
| Steam reviews | 1,161,328 | 180,999 |
| Price now | $39.99 | $19.99 |
| Historic low | $39.99 — that's now | $19.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 137,631 | 2,030 |
| Playing now | 129,269 | 1,626 |
| Released | 2018 | 2011 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Xbox One | PC, PS4, PS5, Series X|S, Switch, Xbox One |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | RPG |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Facepunch Studios | Bethesda Softworks |
| Languages | 24 | 9 |
| DLC | 5 | 1 |
| Steam Deck | Unsupported | Playable |
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