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The quick answer

The table below records the Windows requirements listed for Rust on Steam when checked. A minimum specification is a storefront requirement, not a tested FPS target or a guarantee of performance on a particular device.[1]

Official store screenshot for Rust, image 3
Official store screenshot for Rust, image 3. Promotional imagery for visual context.© Facepunch Studios Official source ↗
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  1. Steam-listed Windows requirements
  2. Understand the distinction
  3. Suggested checklist
  4. Limits and next steps

Steam-listed Windows requirements

CompareMinimum listedRecommended listed
Operating systemWindows 11 64bit[1]Windows 11 64bit[1]
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600[1]AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K[1]
Memory12 GB RAM[1]16 GB RAM[1]
GraphicsAMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580[1]AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580[1]
DirectXVersion 11[1]Version 12[1]
Available storage45 GB available space[1]45 GB available space[1]
Additional requirementsSSD is highly recommended or expect longer than average load times.[1]SSD Required[1]

Understand the distinction

Compare the exact CPU and GPU models as well as memory and storage. Our preparation advice is to keep the game edition, operating system and driver details with any comparison; a matching brand name alone does not establish equivalent hardware.[1]

Suggested checklist

  1. Compare the table with the exact CPU, GPU, RAM and Windows version in your system information.[1]
  2. Check free storage and any explicit SSD or additional requirement before installing.[1]
  3. For unresolved launch problems, use the publisher’s support route and include the edition and hardware details.[1]

Limits and next steps

This is a source-linked Windows reference, not a benchmark. Store requirements can change, and macOS, Linux and console specifications are outside this table.[1]

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Sources & verification

Facts last checked Oct 31, 2026. Checking a source does not change the page’s update date.

  1. Rust — official Steam listing Facepunch Studios / Valve · official · Checked Oct 31, 2026

    Steam desktop listing checked through Valve’s public appdetails API. Platform and requirements fields describe this storefront edition, not every console release.

    Original language: en

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