Best Rust roleplay servers

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Roleplay servers bolt rules and stories onto Rust. You might run a shop, join a faction, or play a character with a backstory. Killing on sight is usually against the rules. This list includes every online server that uses the roleplay tag or has 'roleplay' in its name, pulled from Steam every five minutes.

Rank	Server	Players ▾	Region	Group	Schedule	Tags	Last wipe	Next wipe
216	Rusty Spoon US PVE 5x [Events\|Raid\|Quests\|Zombies\|SkillTree] 64.40.8.233:28016	88 / 500	NA		biweekly	5x moddedpve	7d 10h	~13d 12h
252	Chrayntopia ♡ ︎PvE \| RP \| PvP 40.160.20.241:27017	45 / 200	NA		biweekly	moddedpve	7d 11h	~6d 12h
350	[PvE] Relic \| No Killing \| No Raiding \| No Decay \| Noob Friendl 66.51.99.117:28015	37 / 300			monthly	moddedpve	7d 10h	20d 12h FW
341	Rust Empires - Roleplay/RP friendly, Cities, PVE, No KOS outsid 205.178.168.68:28015	35 / 250			biweekly	moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
447	[US] Salty Zombies PvE #1 \| Skills \| Raid \| Quests \| Jetpack \| 91.229.114.176:28017	34 / 150	NA		monthly	moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
537	Hex AU 5x PVE \| Skills \| Jetpack \| Quests \| Custom Weapons 103.212.224.125:28014	31 / 100	OC		biweekly	5x moddedpve	7d 11h	~6d 12h
310	Rusty Spoon EU PVE 5x [Events\|Raid\|Quests\|Zombies\|SkillTree] 64.40.9.226:28016	20 / 500	EU		biweekly	5x moddedpve	7d 10h	~5d 5h
581	RustPlay PVE/PVP-Zones TP\|Zombies\|LVLs\|Kits\|Quests\|Clans\|+More! 69.10.61.11:28024	18 / 420	NA		monthly	moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
979	Dads Gaming Monthly 5x AU PvE - Raid Bases \| Events \| Kits \| Sk 203.149.74.178:28017	17 / 100	OC		monthly	5x moddedpve	7d 9h	20d 12h FW
554	[PvE] Relic Europe \| No Killing \| No Raiding \| No Decay 64.40.9.219:28015	17 / 200	EU		monthly	moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
813	[TW/HK/Asia] EK RUST｜月清PVE｜2X-2.5X｜活動PVP 103.70.0.252:10003	13 / 50	EA		monthly	2x moddedpve	7d 10h	20d 12h FW
1161	[AU] Salty Zombies PvE \| Skills \| Raid \| Jetpack \| Event 51.161.216.128:28216	12 / 100	OC		monthly	moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1258	[ASIA] RustSEA+\|Xtra Modded\|Pure PVE\|2x\|No Purge\|EXP Leveling\|E 51.79.137.119:28015	12 / 50	EA		monthly	2x modded	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1091	OUTSIDE \| Hardcore Survival PvE \| NPCs / Quests / Progression 91.229.114.137:28089	11 / 50			monthly	moddedpve hardcore	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
4226	【北瓜】修仙PVE-免费-养老-死亡不掉-大背包 110.42.48.148:28017	10 / 50	EA		biweekly	modded	7d 1h	~6d 22h
412	[EU] Salty Zombies PvE #1 \| Skills \| Raid \| Quests \| Jetpack \| 194.69.160.180:28017	10 / 150	EU		monthly	moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1165	SEA \| Eclipse \| PVE 5x \| Newbie Friendly \| Events \| Perfectly M 15.235.234.147:27102	10 / 100	EA		monthly	5x moddedpve	7d 3h	20d 12h FW
687	RustDecay PVE 15x Relax & Build - No Kill No Raid 205.178.168.82:28015	9 / 100	NA		monthly	15x moddedpve	7d 10h	20d 12h FW
1205	Theswingingturtle PvE 3x [ Boss \| Skill \| Raid \| Custom ] 45.143.197.103:28015	9 / 100			monthly	3x moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1099	Art of Rust - Official dedicated art server 188.64.33.62:28015	8 / 100			monthly	modded	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1582	Chilly-Rust PvE 5x - No Kill or Raid 103.1.213.251:28286	8 / 50	OC		biweekly	5x moddedpve	7d 10h	~6d 13h
1803	RnC PVE 3X \| Wiped: 05/11 51.79.137.104:28015	8 / 50	EA		biweekly	3x moddedpve	7d 5h	~6d 18h
1197	Rust Empires II - Roleplay/RP friendly, Cities, PVE, No KOS out 158.69.5.16:28021	7 / 50			biweekly	modded	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
972	Tims Place PVE 10x /Custom Heli/Bradley/Bots/snipers 168.100.163.35:28013	7 / 100			monthly	10x moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1499	Rustinction 2x, PVE/PVP zones, Roleplay friendly, No Raid, Mont 135.148.150.57:28017	7 / 150			monthly	2x moddedpve	7d 6h	20d 12h FW
978	RustDecay PVE 5x Zombies & Build - No Kill No Raid 208.103.169.73:28015	6 / 75	NA		monthly	5x moddedpve	7d 10h	20d 12h FW
1159	Geekings \| 50% Raid Damage \| 35% Upkeep \| 6K \| Monthly 77.90.0.224:28018	6 / 250	EU		monthly	vanillamodded	7d 6h	20d 12h FW
1609	NeonBuzlu 3x PVE 5.63.21.101:28016	5 / 580			biweekly	3x moddedpve	7d 11h	~6d 12h
1131	\|US\| Paradise Island \|PvE\|Zombies\|Quests\|NoRaid/Kill\|NPCRaidBas 74.91.125.249:28022	5 / 150	NA		monthly	moddedpve	7d 7h	20d 12h FW
1271	[SEA] The Den Beginners PVE 2X\|Solo/Duo 116.89.111.196:28117	5 / 80	EA	duo	biweekly	2x moddedpve	7d 11h	~13d 12h
1870	№[5] D2S Epic-Z PvE 1000 Zombies \| Raidable Bases Shop Kits C 208.52.153.33:28026	5 / 60			monthly	vanillamodded	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1545	[AU] Apocalyptia: Society Reborn 2.5x PvE \| Quests \| Events \| S 103.212.227.61:28015	5 / 100	OC		monthly	2.5x moddedpve	7d 10h	20d 12h FW
1575	[PvE] Relic Evolution \| Zombies \| No Decay \| No Raiding/Killing 66.51.99.119:28017	5 / 100	NA		monthly	moddedpve	7d 10h	20d 12h FW
1221	RustyRetirees[RP] [X3] [KEEPINVENTORY] [PvE] [KITS] [SHOP] 162.216.115.211:28015	5 / 50			monthly	3x moddedpve	7d 10h	20d 12h FW
1301	EU Markiii-Rust PVE \| 900+ Raids \| Custom Weapons \| Markiii-Pro 194.164.96.174:28014	5 / 35	EU		biweekly	moddedpve	7d 10h	~6d 12h
1537	GamingSurvivors PVE \| BOSS + SKILLS + RAIDS + LEGENDARY ITEM 51.255.76.110:27032	4 / 100			monthly	moddedpve	7d 8h	20d 12h FW
994	[DK][NORDIC]Fudge PvE\|#1 Nordic\|RP\|RaidableBases\|Convoy\|Monthly 213.32.245.243:28027	4 / 50	EU		monthly	moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1767	RustDecay PVE 10x [Events\|Raid\|Zombies\|SkillTree\|Quests] 205.178.168.83:28015	4 / 75	NA		monthly	10x moddedpve	7d 6h	20d 12h FW
1292	[US] [PVE] The Haven \| No Killing \| No Decay \| No Stealing 199.231.233.69:28014	4 / 75	NA		monthly	moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1053	DutchRust PVE Zombies \| Raidable Bases 5.9.101.147:28017	4 / 75			monthly	moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1094	[BR/LATAM] Romzar 10x PVE\|Armas Lendarias\|Raidable Bases\|Jetpac 104.234.63.142:28016	4 / 100	SA		monthly	10x moddedpve	7d 10h	20d 12h FW
1509	RustPlay PVE With Custom AI And Zombies\|LVLs\|Kits\|Cars\|Quests\|C 69.10.61.11:28027	4 / 300	NA		monthly	moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1278	KRASNOYARSK X10 \| MAX 5 185.25.60.114:28002	4 / 100	EU	5	weekly	10x vanillamodded	6d 17h	~3h
1589	[NA] Nomad PvE 10x - Skill Tree - Raids - Economy 168.100.163.175:28016	3 / 40	NA		biweekly	10x moddedpve	6d 18h	~7d 5h
2077	[ASIA] AFTERMATH 3X-10X PVE TOTAL MODDED\|READ DESCRIPTION\|BEST 209.102.250.143:10003	3 / 50	EA	trio	monthly	3x moddedpve	7d 9h	20d 12h FW
2861	American Wasteland 1x Noob Friendly 91.229.114.107:28017	3 / 100	NA		monthly	1x moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW
1808	US Markiii-Rust PVE \| 900+ Raids \| Custom Weapons \| Markiii-Pro 51.222.203.216:28015	3 / 50	NA		biweekly	moddedpve	7d 10h	~6d 12h
1483	RustDecay PVE 200x Relax & Build - Skills - No Kill - No Raid 91.229.114.72:28015	3 / 75	NA		biweekly	200x moddedpve	7d 10h	20d 12h FW
1614	RustGamingNation 100000x \|EU\| PvE [Events\|Purge\|Zombies\|SkillTr 195.60.166.227:28016	3 / 101	EU		weekly	100000x moddedpve	7d 11h	~6d 13h
1269	[UK] [PVE] The Haven \| No Killing \| No Decay \| No Stealing 172.111.35.69:28014	3 / 75	EU		monthly	moddedpve	7d 11h	20d 12h FW

Worth knowing

Most roleplay servers run a monthly wipe, but a fair number only wipe at the force wipe even if they list something else. Check the Next wipe column before you start building. If you want a full story, the five busiest servers hold over a third of all roleplay players, so start there. Busy times shift by region: an evening in Europe is afternoon on the US east coast, and Australian peak is late morning in the UK. Group limits are usually the default 8, but some go lower, which changes how you settle in. Gather rates are often unstated, meaning 1x, though you will see 2x and 5x in the names. This is a modded scene almost entirely, and about three quarters are PvE.

Questions

What is a roleplay server in Rust?

A roleplay server adds rules and storylines on top of Rust. Players create characters, join towns or factions, and often cannot kill on sight. Admins enforce rules through plugins and active moderation. Most are modded and flagged PvE, but some allow PvP in designated zones.

Are Rust roleplay servers PvE?

Most are. Around three quarters of the servers on this list carry the PvE tag, meaning combat between players is restricted or disabled outside agreed events. Some run PvP zones or allow raiding during set hours. Always read the server's own rules before you pick a spot.

How do I join a roleplay server in Rust?

Open the in-game browser, search for the server name, and connect. Most want you to read their rules first, usually on their Discord, and some ask for a whitelist or a character application before you can play. Check the server's website or Discord for the entry process.

What are the rules on a Rust roleplay server?

Rules vary, but common ones are no random killing, no metagaming, no griefing, and staying in character in public chat. Admins may punish breaking character or offline raiding. The server's Discord or website lists the full rules. Breaking them can get you banned.

More about these servers

This list only includes servers that tag themselves as roleplay or put the word in their name, so a server running heavy RP without the tag will not appear. On a roleplay server the regulars are the game, so sort by Rank to find the ones people come back to every day. The table is sorted by players right now, but you can re-sort by Last wipe or Next wipe to catch a fresh world. If you want filters for region, group size or gather rate, the full list has them. Many roleplay servers are PvE, so the PvE list is worth a look too.