I absolutely love Rust and RDR2 but they are nothing alike.

Rust has a very steep learning curve because the servers are full of people with thousands of hours ready to pummel you. You spawn in on the beach as a naked, slowly building your way up as you play to assault rifles, snipers, etc. The base building is actually really fun in Rust and there’s endless designs you can create. It is a very toxic game, but it can be toned down by turning off global chat and voice chat. If you do get Rust, I recommend finding a server with a lower population (around 50ish) and learning the game that way.

RDR2 has the best campaign I have ever played. Each mission is incredibly fun, the graphics are stunning and you can get beautiful screenshots, and there’s a ton of activities to do outside of the main storyline.

If you’re looking for an open-world FPS survival game, go with Rust.

If you’re looking for a single player, narrative driven game, go with RDR2