Rust vs Team Fortress 2: Player Count Comparison
Rust is currently the bigger game, with 74,922 players in game against 70,471 for Team Fortress 2 — about 1.1× 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 | #30 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 131,440 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | £34.99 |
| Released | 8 Feb, 2018 |
Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
| Steam rank | #32 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 87,469 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | Free to play |
| Released | 10 Oct, 2007 |
Rust player trend
Team Fortress 2 player trend
Which has more players?
As of October 6, 2026, Rust leads with 74,922 concurrent players (Steam rank #30) while Team Fortress 2 has 70,471 (rank #32). 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.