Stardew Valley vs Rust: Player Count Comparison
Rust is currently the bigger game, with 42,300 players in game against 32,291 for Stardew Valley — about 1.3× as many. Both figures are live from Steam and update daily.
Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
| Steam rank | #27 |
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| Weekly peak | 68,415 |
| Reviews | Overwhelmingly Positive |
| Price | £10.99 |
| Released | 26 Feb, 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 |
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| Weekly peak | 85,438 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | £34.99 |
| Released | 8 Feb, 2018 |
Stardew Valley player trend
Rust player trend
Which has more players?
As of October 1, 2026, Rust leads with 42,300 concurrent players (Steam rank #29) while Stardew Valley has 32,291 (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.