Team Fortress 2 vs Rust: Player Count Comparison
Team Fortress 2 is currently the bigger game, with 74,748 players in game against 68,474 for Rust — about 1.1× as many. Both figures are live from Steam and update daily.
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 | #26 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 92,241 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | Free to play |
| Released | Oct 10, 2007 |
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 | 113,830 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | £34.99 |
| Released | 8 Feb, 2018 |
Team Fortress 2 player trend
Rust player trend
Which has more players?
As of October 27, 2026, Team Fortress 2 leads with 74,748 concurrent players (Steam rank #26) while Rust has 68,474 (rank #29). 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.