I have RoK, I find it extremely fun, so I'll give them that, Furthermore...
There has been an extreme hacker problem, but just today they released an update which includes an EAC implementation and some of their own. I can't confirm if it works like intended, but i'll see later.
Their updates seem pretty quick and contain a good amount of content (last update was aprox a week ago, they added a stuffload of furniture and practice weapons in this update along with the anti-cheat)
I feel they have changed alot, but if that still doesn't make you want to get it, fine, i can see why (Starforge)
but i feel they really want this game to come out like people want. Yes, the game is glitchy, and I won't use the excuse of "just because its alpha means u should shut up!!", People don't understand that games need feedback (which is KINDA the reason why its early access guys...), and it really hurts me to read people's replies that do that. Either way, I find the game really fun.
bwee bwoo bwee bwoo really stuffty game incoming (primarily talking about rust here)
no, but i still do think rust is stuff (and still is), but I really think they did a good job with RoK. This is just my experience, you don't need to be biased when they say it is inspired by (which it is really), concept is good, and i find this game waaaay better. Its really fun, if you try it.
Chivalry is fun aswell.
Alpha 11 (the anticheat update)
http://steamcommunity.com/app/344760/discussions/4/611702631243949548/Note: I always reccomend that you get any game after early access (unless you are spoiling your diapers on a game)