Rust Player Count & Live Steam Chart

Rust has 153,384 players online now. The game peaked today at 163,835 players(+7%), showing when the community is most active.

See if now is a good time to play, or explore trends in the chart.

153,384

Current Players

163,835

Peak Players

View on Steam Store

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Game Details

Price$19.99 (50% off)

Release DateFebruary 8, 2018

DevelopersFacepunch Studios

PublishersFacepunch Studios

App ID252490

CategoriesAction, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG

Rust Player Count Chart

This live chart shows Rust's real-time player count and peak activity, updated with actual Steam stats.

What the Data Shows

Rust experiences significant player fluctuations, often indicating update-driven activity. Current players are 40% above recent averages. Peak activity reaches 175,407 players. Use the time range buttons to explore different periods and identify trends.

The chart updates hourly with live Steam data, showing exactly when players are most active and how the community grows over time.

Monthly Performance

The monthly data reveals Rust is experiencing strong fluctuation with an average monthly change of -1,580 players.Recent peaks are within 5% of the all-time high, indicating sustained community engagement. The game shows mixed monthly performance with 1 of 2 months showing growth.