Rust vs Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced: Player Count Comparison
Rust is currently the bigger game, with 98,064 players in game against 27,760 for Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced — about 3.5× as many. Both figures are live from Steam and update daily.
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 |
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.
| Steam rank | #28 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 62,068 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | £29.99 |
| Released | 4 Mar, 2025 |
Rust player trend
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced player trend
Which has more players?
As of October 2, 2026, Rust leads with 98,064 concurrent players (Steam rank #25) while Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced has 27,760 (rank #28). 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.