Don't Starve Together vs Rust: Player Count Comparison
Rust is currently the bigger game, with 62,264 players in game against 12,935 for Don't Starve Together — about 4.8× as many. Both figures are live from Steam and update daily.
Don't Starve Together
Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve.
| Steam rank | #27 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 68,022 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | 14,99€ |
| Released | 21 Apr, 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 | #29 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 110,669 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | £34.99 |
| Released | 8 Feb, 2018 |
Don't Starve Together player trend
Rust player trend
Which has more players?
As of October 28, 2026, Rust leads with 62,264 concurrent players (Steam rank #29) while Don't Starve Together has 12,935 (rank #27). 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.