Rust
Available on 2 of 5 cloud gaming services

Rust

Facepunch StudiosActionAdventureRPGMMOIndie2018
69
MetacriticMixed or Average
87%
Very Positive1.4M Steam reviews

You can play Rust in the cloud on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. You play on your PC, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you; it does not sell it.

You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you.

Where to play Rust in the cloud

Best stream quality first. Each row shows the plan you need and how you get the game.

GeForce NOWOptimized by NVIDIAPaid plan required
You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 5K · 120 fps
Play
You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 4K · 120 fps
Play
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Not available on PlayStation Plus, Xbox Cloud, Amazon Luna.Email me if that changes

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Rust in pictures

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Where to buy Rust for cloud play

GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: you play the copy you already own. If you do not have Rust yet, buy it from one of these stores. It then works in the cloud on any device. Prices are shown for your country.

Rust on GeForce NOW

Compare the plans

Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good Rust looks, how long one session lasts, and whether you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for every game on GeForce NOW. NVIDIA also tuned its graphics settings for each plan. You change nothing.

NVIDIA sells GeForce NOW itself here, in US dollars.

FREE$0
Can play Rust
No
Resolution
1080p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
—
HDR & ultrawide
—
Graphics card
Basic, shared
Max session length
1 hour
Hours included
Unlimited, with a queue
PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo
Can play Rust
Yes
Resolution
Up to 1440p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON
HDR & ultrawide
Ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX-class, dedicated
Max session length
6 hours
Hours included
100 a month
ULTIMATE$19.99/mo
Can play Rust
Yes
Resolution
Up to 5K
Frame rate
120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide
HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX 5080-class
Max session length
8 hours
Hours included
100 a month
Rust needs a paid plan. The free plan cannot start it.Performance and Ultimate include 100 hours of play a month. Past that, extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 (Performance) or $5.99 (Ultimate).

About Rust

Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays. The same on each service.

DEVELOPER
Facepunch Studios
RELEASE DATE
8 فبراير, 2018
GENRES
Action, Adventure, RPG, MMO, Indie
GAME MODES
Single-player, multiplayer & co-op
CONTROLLER SUPPORT
None. Keyboard and mouse only

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Rust cloud gaming FAQ

Can you play Rust in the cloud?+

Yes. Rust is on 2 cloud gaming services: GeForce NOW and Boosteroid. You play it on a PC, phone, tablet or TV. You download and install nothing.

Is Rust on GeForce NOW?+

Yes. Rust is on GeForce NOW. You must own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW then runs your copy on its servers. NVIDIA lists it as paid-plan only (Performance or Ultimate). The free plan cannot start it.

Is Rust on Boosteroid?+

Yes. Rust is on Boosteroid. You need your own copy on Steam. A Boosteroid subscription is also required.

Is Rust on PlayStation Plus?+

No. Rust is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Is Rust on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+

No. Rust is not on Xbox Cloud Gaming now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Is Rust on Amazon Luna?+

No. Rust is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Do I need to buy Rust to play it in the cloud?+

Yes. GeForce NOW and Boosteroid only run games you own. Buy Rust from a supported store first. You pay for the cloud service separately.

Can you play Rust in the cloud for free?+

No. NVIDIA lists Rust as paid-plan only on GeForce NOW, so the free plan cannot start it. You need Performance or Ultimate, plus your own copy of the game.

Can I play Rust with a controller?+

No. Rust has no controller support. It needs a keyboard and mouse, so play it on a laptop or desktop.

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