Valheim vs Rust: Player Count Comparison
Rust is currently the bigger game, with 60,739 players in game against 59,032 for Valheim — about 1.0× as many. Both figures are live from Steam and update daily.
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 | #26 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 84,863 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | £23.49 |
| Released | 9 Sep, 2026 |
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 | #28 |
|---|---|
| Weekly peak | 103,714 |
| Reviews | Very Positive |
| Price | £34.99 |
| Released | 8 Feb, 2018 |
Valheim player trend
Rust player trend
Which has more players?
As of October 29, 2026, Rust leads with 60,739 concurrent players (Steam rank #28) while Valheim has 59,032 (rank #26). 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.