Rust’s system requirements according to Steam: the minimum is a Ryzen 5 1400 or Core i5-6600, 12 GB of RAM, a GTX 1060, RX 470 or Arc A580-class graphics card and 45 GB of storage. The recommended specs are a Ryzen 7 3700X or Core i7-6700K, 16 GB of RAM, an RTX 3060, RX 6600 XT or Arc B580 and a mandatory SSD. Data verified on October 25, 2026 against the game’s Steam page and Facepunch Studios news.
- Minimum: Ryzen 5 1400 / Core i5-6600, 12 GB RAM, RX 470 / GTX 1060 / Arc A580, DirectX 11, 45 GB (SSD highly recommended).
- Recommended: Ryzen 7 3700X / Core i7-6700K, 16 GB RAM, RX 6600 XT / RTX 3060 / Arc B580, DirectX 12, 45 GB on an SSD.
- Windows: Steam lists Windows 11 64-bit, while Facepunch has named Windows 10 version 21H1 as the minimum since May 2026.
- Other systems: there’s a Mac version for Apple Silicon (M1 or later), no Linux version, and Steam Deck isn’t supported.
Rust system requirements in a table
The table mirrors the Rust page on Steam. You need a 64-bit processor and operating system, plus a broadband internet connection: Rust is an online game.
| Parameter | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11, 64-bit | Windows 11, 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel Core i7-6700K |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics card | AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or Intel Arc A580 | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX | 11 | 12 |
| Network | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
| Storage | 45 GB, SSD highly recommended | 45 GB, SSD required |
Two things set Rust apart from most games. First, the memory minimum is 12 GB rather than the usual 8. Second, Facepunch explicitly warns of longer-than-usual loading without an SSD at the minimum, and the SSD is required at the recommended tier.
Extra memory helps beyond the minimum, too. Back in 2022, Facepunch explained that on computers with 16 GB or more, the game doesn’t unload monument assets, so switching between servers is faster.
Windows 10 or Windows 11
Steam lists Windows 11 64-bit for both tiers. However, when Facepunch announced the game’s move to the Unity 6 engine on May 7, 2026, it wrote that Windows 8 and older systems were no longer supported and that the minimum version would be Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or later.
The practical takeaway: if you’re on Windows 10, you need version 21H1 or later, but Steam’s benchmark is Windows 11. Your Windows version and build are shown in the About section (see the steps below). If you’re planning to switch, our guide to upgrading Windows 10 to Windows 11 will help.
Secure servers: TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
Since March 5, 2026, Rust servers can require players to have TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled: this makes Easy Anti-Cheat’s job easier. Such servers carry the Secure tag in the server browser, and when you select a server, the game shows what’s required and whether your PC supports it.
- How many players are ready. In March 2026, according to Facepunch, more than 80% of players had TPM, and just under 60% had Secure Boot enabled.
- What changed in the fall. On October 1, 2026, Facepunch announced it was switching six more of its official servers to Secure mode. The studio’s goal is to eventually make the requirement universal across all servers.
- If you don’t have these features. You can still play on regular servers without the Secure tag. But Facepunch strongly advises turning on TPM and Secure Boot if your PC supports them.
Rust on Mac, Linux and Steam Deck
| Parameter | Mac, minimum | Mac, recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | macOS Monterey (12) | macOS Monterey (12) |
| Processor and graphics | Apple M1 | Apple M1 Pro, Max or Ultra |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 45 GB | 45 GB |
In December 2024, Facepunch moved the Mac version to a native Apple Silicon build. The studio dropped support for the Linux client back in 2019, and Steam doesn’t list the game for Linux. On Steam Deck, according to Valve as of October 25, 2026, Rust is Unsupported due to its anti-cheat configuration.
Can your PC run Rust? Check it in a minute
An estimate from the specs: graphics cards are compared by compute power (FP32, TFLOPS) and video memory from the Wikipedia tables, adjusted for the architecture (NVIDIA RTX 30–50, AMD RX 7000–9000 and Intel Arc count TFLOPS differently), processors by release year and thread count. The requirements come from our articles (publishers’ data, checked 30 October 2026). Real performance depends on drivers, settings and the game itself.
How to check your PC
You don’t need third-party software. The paths come from Microsoft’s help page on device information and Microsoft’s help page on TPM 2.0.
Find your processor, memory and Windows version
Open Settings → System → About. Under “Device specifications,” you’ll find the processor and RAM amount — Rust needs 12 GB or more. Under “Windows specifications,” you’ll see the edition, version and OS build.
Result: You can see the processor, RAM amount, and Windows version and build.
Identify your graphics card
Press Win + R, type dxdiag and confirm. The Display tab shows the graphics card name and its memory; the System tab shows the DirectX version. Compare your model with the GTX 1060 / RX 470 for the minimum and the RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT for the recommended specs.
Result: You know your graphics card model, its memory and the DirectX version.
Check your drive
In Settings, open System → Storage: you need 45 GB of free space. The drive type is shown in Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) on the Performance tab when you select the disk.
Result: You know whether there’s enough space and whether you have an SSD.
Check TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
Press Win + R, type tpm.msc and click OK: if the module is enabled, you’ll see a message that the TPM is ready for use, with Specification Version 2.0. Then find the System Information app in the Start menu: the Secure Boot State line should say On.
Result: The TPM is ready for use, version 2.0; Secure Boot State is On.
Rust is lagging: what you can do
- Install the game on an SSD. Facepunch highly recommends one even for the minimum. Our HDD vs SSD article explains how the drives differ, and if the game is already installed, you can move it to another drive in Steam without reinstalling.
- Check your mouse polling rate. In June 2026, Facepunch warned that after the move to Unity 6, mice with a polling rate of 1000 Hz or higher put a noticeable load on the processor and cause frame drops. The studio advised lowering the rate below 1000 Hz in the mouse maker’s software (for example, Logitech G HUB or SteelSeries GG) and said it was working on a proper fix.
- Adjust shadows. Since March 2026, shadows are controlled by a single Shadow Quality preset in the graphics quality section, while Max Shadow Lights has moved to the rendering section.
- New graphics pipeline. With the October 1, 2026 update, Rust switched to its own Rust Render Pipeline. For the first month, Facepunch kept a toggle between the old and new pipelines in the experimental settings in case of graphics glitches or frame drops.
- Add more memory. If you have 8 GB, you’re below the minimum: Rust needs at least 12 GB, and ideally 16 GB, as at the recommended tier.
Sources and methodology
Analysis of public sourcesChecked 25 October 2026
- Steam — Rust store.steampowered.com
- Facepunch — Upgrade hard, raid harder (May 7, 2026) rust.facepunch.com
- Facepunch — Shipshape (March 5, 2026) rust.facepunch.com
- Facepunch — Built Different (June 4, 2026) rust.facepunch.com
- Facepunch — Livestock Update (October 1, 2026) rust.facepunch.com
Frequently asked questions
Will Rust run on 8 GB of RAM?
Not officially: the minimum on Steam is 12 GB, and the recommended amount is 16 GB.
Does Rust need an SSD?
For the recommended tier, yes: an SSD is required. At the minimum, Facepunch highly recommends one and warns that loading will take longer than usual without it.
Will Rust run on Windows 10?
Steam lists Windows 11 64-bit, but in May 2026 Facepunch named Windows 10 21H1 (build 19043) as the minimum version. Older Windows 10 builds and Windows 8 aren’t supported.
Do you have to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot?
Only for servers with the Secure tag. Regular servers don’t require them, but Facepunch plans to eventually extend the requirement to all servers.
Can you play Rust on Steam Deck?
No. As of October 25, 2026, Valve rates Rust as Unsupported on Steam Deck due to its anti-cheat configuration.
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