Comparisons
Minecraft vs Rust vs Valheim vs Ark: Which Survival Game Should You Play?
Difficulty, PvP vs co-op, building, progression, platforms and time commitment compared across Minecraft, Rust, Valheim and ARK, with picks by player type.
Rust
Mechanics Explained
Rust Wipes Explained: Forced Wipes, Map Wipes and Blueprint Wipes
What a Rust wipe actually resets, why the monthly forced wipe lands on the first Thursday, and how weekly or biweekly server wipes shape every game.
Mechanics Explained
What Is a Survival Crafting Game? The Genre Explained
Gather, craft, build, survive: how survival crafting games work, and how Minecraft, Rust, Valheim and ARK differ on PvP, progression and early access.
Survival Guides
Rust for Beginners: How to Survive Your First Hours
Waking up with a rock and a torch in Rust: gathering, first tools, sleeping bags, a starter base with a tool cupboard, other players, and choosing a server.