How Many People Play RUST in 2026?

About RUST


Who knew being brought to the brink of death could be so much fun. Rust is an online survival game where everything actively tries to kill you. From harsh weather to hostile animals and humans, the game offers tons of exciting and engaging activities to keep players hooked. The game has grown immensely, reaching approximately 1 million players. The game still has an average of 80,000 active monthly users. Check out the Rust’s stats with our player tracker tool.

Game Info


  • Developer:
    Facepunch Studios
  • Genres:
    Sandbox
  • Total subscribers:
    140,000
  • Released:
    December, 2013
  • Platforms:
    PC, PS5 / PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
  • Daily players:
    135,939

RUST Active Concurrent Player Count - Steam Charts

On August 26, 2026, RUST’s player count peaked at 109,284 player, compared to the previous day’s player count, this represented a -6.74% decrease. In the past 24 hours, the daily player count ranged from 49,331 to 122,455.

109,284 on August 26, 2026
117,188 (-6.74%)
Compared to the previous day
122,455
49,331
PLAYERS
  • 24h
  • 7d
  • 30d
  • 180d
  • 360d
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RUST Player Count - Google Data

Using our algorithm based on Google Trends, RUST’s player count for August 26, 2026 is estimated to be 200,850 players, compared to the previous day, this represents a -5.97% decrease. In the last 7 days, RUST’s player count peaked at 213,600 and reached its floor at 200,850.

200,850 on August 26, 2026
213,600 (-5.97%)
Compared to the previous day
213,600
200,850
PLAYERS
  • 24h
  • 7d
  • 30d
  • 180d
  • 360d
All data is powered by Google Trends.
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