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Rust vs Shatterline
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| info General Information | |
| Release Date | |
| Feb 8, 2018 | Jul 3, 2025 |
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| Facepunch Studios | Frag Lab LLC |
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| Facepunch Studios | Frag Lab LLC |
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| Survival, Sandbox, Multiplayer, PvP, Action | First-Person Shooter, Multiplayer, Co-op, PvP, Roguelike |
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| Unity | Amazon Lumberyard |
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| M (Mature 17+) | T (Teen) |
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| 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.1 / 5.0 |
| Current Price (USD) | |
| $39.99 | Free |
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The game is divided into two main components: a 3-player co-op PvE mode (Expedition) with roguelike elements, and a suite of classic 6v6 PvP modes including Team Deathmatch, Conquest, Plant-the-Bomb, and Escort. |
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| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60+ FPS) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, aiming for a consistent 60 FPS in typical gameplay.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU. Strong single-core performance is key. CPU (Laptop): A strong mobile CPU is needed to handle the game's processing demands and maintain a stable framerate. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs. There is a very large performance gap here; an RTX 3060 is a much stronger recommendation. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for a solid 1080p high-refresh-rate experience, especially with DLSS. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended and is highly advised for smoother gameplay. Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for this tier to ensure fast loading. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 570 Series laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB SSD | — |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~144+ FPS) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, aiming for a high refresh rate competitive experience.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a high-framerate experience. CPU (Laptop): A strong mobile CPU is needed to maintain high framerates during intense firefights. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for a high-quality 1080p experience. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for a solid 1080p high-refresh-rate experience. RAM: 12GB RAM is officially recommended. Storage: An SSD is recommended for this tier to ensure fast loading. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 12 GB saveStorage (Tier): 24 GB SSD |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~60+ FPS) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. This tier aims for a baseline competitive framerate.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU requirement. CPU (Laptop): Estimated entry-level laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. This is a very old card, making the game highly accessible. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. An RTX 3050 or better will provide a significantly better experience. RAM: 8GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: An HDD is technically sufficient for the minimum spec, but an SSD is recommended. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-9300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce MX350, RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 24 GB HDD |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. Framerate can be highly variable depending on server population and base complexity.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU requirement. CPU (Laptop): The official minimum specs already list mobile-class CPUs, indicating these are the baseline. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. This is an entry-level card, making the game accessible but visually compromised. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. An RTX 3050 or better is strongly recommended for a much smoother experience and access to DLSS. RAM: 10GB RAM is the official minimum requirement, an unusual amount that suggests 8GB may struggle. Storage: An HDD is technically sufficient for the minimum spec, but an SSD is strongly recommended. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8250U or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD 500 Series laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8250U / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB), RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 10 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB HDD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60+ FPS) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for high refresh rate gameplay. Upscaling (DLSS Quality) is recommended.) CPU: A powerful modern CPU with high single-thread performance and/or 3D V-Cache is crucial to avoid bottlenecks at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent high-refresh-rate 1440p experience in a CPU-bound game like Rust. GPU: Desktop GPUs capable of a strong 1440p/60FPS experience, especially with DLSS. A future RTX 5060 would likely be very well-suited for this tier. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4070 or RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is the ideal target for 1440p. A future RTX 5060 Ti Laptop would offer an even better experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is the minimum for smooth 1440p gaming; 32GB can help reduce stutters in extremely demanding situations. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times and performance at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-13600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13650HX / AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop (8GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Ti Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB NVMe SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - High / Competitive (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~144+ FPS) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for high refresh rate gameplay.) CPU: A powerful modern CPU is crucial to avoid bottlenecks and maintain high framerates at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent high-refresh-rate 1440p experience. GPU: Desktop GPUs capable of a strong 1440p/144FPS experience. A modern card like the RTX 4060 Ti would be ideal. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4060 or RTX 3070 Laptop is the ideal target for 1440p competitive play. A future RTX 5060 Laptop would offer an even better experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is highly recommended for smooth 1440p gaming. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times and performance at 1440p. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB). (Future-proof: RTX 4060 Ti) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 24 GB NVMe SSD |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Ultra Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High settings, ~60+ FPS) (High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS or higher. Upscaling (DLSS Performance) is highly recommended.) CPU: A top-tier desktop CPU with the best possible single-core speed is recommended to minimize CPU bottlenecks at 4K. CPU (Laptop): The highest-end laptop CPUs are needed to pair with flagship GPUs for the most stable 4K experience possible. GPU: High-end 40-series desktop GPUs are needed for a chance at a stable 4K/60FPS experience, especially when using DLSS. A future RTX 5080 would be a much better target. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are required for a playable 4K experience, but users should still expect to rely on upscaling for a consistent 60 FPS. RAM: 32GB of fast RAM is highly recommended to provide sufficient headroom and minimize stuttering at 4K. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is essential for the best possible experience at 4K. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-13900K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB), RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB NVMe SSD | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB), RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 24 GB NVMe SSD |
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Spec: 40 GB available space (SSD Highly Recommended) Note: The game requires 40 GB of storage space. An SSD is strongly recommended by the developers to significantly reduce the notoriously long loading times and to prevent in-game stuttering. Type: SSD | Spec: 24 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: The game requires a modest 24 GB of storage space. An SSD is recommended for faster loading times into matches and for the operating system in general. Type: SSD |
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| Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is fully supported. | Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is fully supported. |
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| Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 11. The game runs on the Unity engine, which primarily utilizes the DX11 API for this title. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 11. The game is built on a custom engine that utilizes the DX11 API. |
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