Rust vs Valheim: Player Count Comparison
Valheim is currently the bigger game, with 68,458 players in game against 63,807 for Rust — 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 | #27 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 120,346 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | £34.99 |
| Released | 8 Feb, 2018 |
Valheim
A collaborative exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally generated afterlife inspired by Viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
| Steam rank | #29 |
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| Weekly peak | 106,724 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | £23.49 |
| Released | 9 Sep, 2026 |
Rust player trend
Valheim player trend
Which has more players?
As of November 2, 2026, Valheim leads with 68,458 concurrent players (Steam rank #29) while Rust has 63,807 (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.