Rust Player Count & Live Steam Charts
Rust has 62,149 players online now. The game peaked today at 131,170 players (+111%), showing when the community is most active.
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About Rust
Below is the official game overview for Rust, which currently maintains a Very Positive community review score with 1,391,601 reviews recorded on Steam:
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.
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Rust Player Count Chart
This live chart shows Rust's real-time player count and peak activity, updated with actual Steam stats.
Last 30 Days Daily Peaks
Daily peak player counts for Rust over the last 30 days, showing the highest concurrent players each day and day-over-day changes.
| Date | Peak Players | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 | 88,953 | -42,217 | -32.2% |
| Aug 17 | 131,170 | -2,472 | -1.8% |
| Aug 16 | 133,642 | -3,628 | -2.6% |
| Aug 15 | 137,270 | -1,441 | -1% |
| Aug 14 | 138,711 | -1,214 | -0.9% |
| Aug 13 | 139,925 | +9,937 | +7.6% |
| Aug 12 | 129,988 | -12,309 | -8.7% |
| Aug 11 | 142,297 | -5,986 | -4% |
| Aug 10 | 148,283 | -8,531 | -5.4% |
| Aug 9 | 156,814 | -5,938 | -3.6% |
| Aug 8 | 162,752 | -7,609 | -4.5% |
| Aug 7 | 170,361 | -27,859 | -14.1% |
| Aug 6 | 198,220 | +94,651 | +91.4% |
| Aug 5 | 103,569 | -15,109 | -12.7% |
| Aug 4 | 118,678 | -13,067 | -9.9% |
| Aug 3 | 131,745 | -1,410 | -1.1% |
| Aug 2 | 133,155 | -4,858 | -3.5% |
| Aug 1 | 138,013 | -4,444 | -3.1% |
| Jul 31 | 142,457 | +4,220 | +3.1% |
| Jul 30 | 138,237 | +21,874 | +18.8% |
| Jul 29 | 116,363 | -9,856 | -7.8% |
| Jul 28 | 126,219 | -10,074 | -7.4% |
| Jul 27 | 136,293 | +1,409 | +1% |
| Jul 26 | 134,884 | -1,006 | -0.7% |
| Jul 25 | 135,890 | -5,588 | -3.9% |
| Jul 24 | 141,478 | +214 | +0.2% |
| Jul 23 | 141,264 | +18,120 | +14.7% |
| Jul 22 | 123,144 | -8,028 | -6.1% |
| Jul 21 | 131,172 | -8,463 | -6.1% |
| Jul 20 | 139,635 | +4,607 | +3.4% |
| Jul 19 | 135,028 | 0 | 0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rust free to play?
No, Rust is a paid game. Current price: $39.99.
What do players think of Rust?
Rust holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, with 86.78% positive reviews from over 1,391,601 total reviews.
Who developed and published Rust?
Rust was developed by Facepunch Studios and published by Facepunch Studios.
Is Rust dead or dying?
Rust currently has 62,149 players online right now, with a 24-hour peak of 131,170. A game with this many concurrent players is not dead. You can track its live activity and trends on this page.