Rust is one of the most iconic survival games ever made. But who exactly created it? Here's the full breakdown — from the mind behind Garry’s Mod to the global Rust phenomenon.
The Creator: Garry Newman
Rust was developed by Garry Newman, a British programmer best known for creating Garry’s Mod, the chaotic sandbox on Source Engine. After its success, Garry founded Facepunch Studios in 2009 to work on original titles.
Where the Idea Came From
In 2013, Garry began working on a survival game inspired by DayZ and Minecraft. It started as a Unity-based mod for Garry’s Mod but quickly evolved into a standalone project.
Rust’s core concept was brutal: you wake up naked in a harsh open world with only a rock, and everything wants you dead — hunger, cold, radiation… and other players.
Early Access and Rise
Rust launched in early alpha in December 2013. It was raw, glitchy, and incredibly addictive.
By March 2014, Rust had sold over 150,000 copies, and Facepunch moved to a new engine based on Unity 5 to rebuild everything from scratch.
What Made Rust a Hit
- Unforgiving PvP with deep social dynamics
- Crafting, base building, and raiding
- Monthly content updates that constantly evolve the meta
- Player-driven economy and skin trading
Facepunch Studios Today
Based in the UK, Facepunch Studios is still indie — a small team of ~30 people — but manages one of the most active multiplayer games on Steam.
They're also working on S&Box, a sandbox platform built on Source 2. But Rust remains their flagship.
Did You Know?
- Rust originally had zombies, removed in 2014
- Garry doesn’t do much coding now — he focuses on direction
- The team is famous for being blunt but transparent
- Their monthly update model keeps the community loyal
The Rust Universe in 2025
- Over 12 million copies sold
- An active streaming scene on Twitch
- Dozens of servers and modded gamemodes
- And a growing ecosystem of skins, crates, and Rust gambling
🎮 And if you want to warm up before a raid, or test your luck between wipes — check out Cobalt Lab.
You can open Rust cases, pull insane skins, and even win real money. It’s fast, fun, and part of the survival lifestyle.
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