Facepunch studios. Rust is updated each and every month. It also started in EA in 2013 and was "gold" Feb 2018.
I love 7 Days to Die -- it's my favorite game, by far. I've been playing since Sept 9, 2013. But TFPs are at the other end of the spectrum from Facepunch. Can't you at least admit...
Here's your "serious counter argument":
TFP are artificially delaying release to the people who have actually plunked down money to buy the game in "early access". Since there are no in-game purchases or upgrades available, why would they disrespect their customers by not releasing to everyone...