HELLDIVERS™ 2 vs Rust: Player Count Comparison
Rust is currently the bigger game, with 104,262 players in game against 40,730 for HELLDIVERS™ 2 — about 2.6× as many. Both figures are live from Steam and update daily.
HELLDIVERS™ 2
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
| Steam rank | #21 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 48,548 |
| Reviews | Mostly Positive |
| Price | $39.99 |
| Released | Feb 8, 2024 |
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 | #22 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 159,010 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | £34.99 |
| Released | 8 Feb, 2018 |
HELLDIVERS™ 2 player trend
Rust player trend
Which has more players?
As of October 4, 2026, Rust leads with 104,262 concurrent players (Steam rank #22) while HELLDIVERS™ 2 has 40,730 (rank #21). 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.