Dead by Daylight vs Rust: Player Count Comparison
Rust is currently the bigger game, with 98,064 players in game against 33,828 for Dead by Daylight — about 2.9× as many. Both figures are live from Steam and update daily.
Dead by Daylight
10 years of horror. 10 years of jump scares and close calls. 10 years of brutal sacrifices and thrilling escapes. Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits.
| Steam rank | #24 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 48,334 |
| Reviews | Mostly Positive |
| Price | £17.19 |
| Released | 14 Jun, 2016 |
Rust
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
| Steam rank | #25 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 150,419 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | £34.99 |
| Released | 8 Feb, 2018 |
Dead by Daylight player trend
Rust player trend
Which has more players?
As of October 2, 2026, Rust leads with 98,064 concurrent players (Steam rank #25) while Dead by Daylight has 33,828 (rank #24). Player count measures how busy a game is right now, not how good it is — check the review scores above alongside it.
See both inside the full Steam top 100 chart.