Counter-Strike 2 vs Rust
Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Action games.
Counter-Strike 2 is currently the more played game: 1,126,381 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 139,834 for Rust — about 8× more players. Across all tracked metrics, Counter-Strike 2 leads 7 of 9.
Player count history (log scale)
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| Metric | Counter-Strike 2 | Rust |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 1,126,381 | 139,834 |
| 24-hour peak | 1,363,107 | 144,029 |
| 7-day average | 860,145 | 114,215 |
| 30-day average | 900,113 | 106,225 |
| 30-day trend | ±0% | +4% |
| Peak (tracked) | 1,571,021 | 220,224 |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive | 87% positive |
| Total reviews | 9,713,927 | 1,379,780 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~100,000,000 | ~20,000,000 |
| Price | Free to play | $19.99 |
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Players by month
| Month | Counter-Strike 2 | Rust | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 733,188 | 1,347,914 | — | — |
| May 2026 | 842,402 | 1,484,941 | 95,781 | 182,883 |
| Jun 2026 | 915,966 | 1,571,021 | 104,034 | 220,224 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 868,367 | 1,425,436 | 112,336 | 197,140 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
Frequently asked
Which has more players, Counter-Strike 2 or Rust?
Counter-Strike 2 currently has more players: 1,126,381 concurrent players on Steam vs 139,834 for Rust — about 8× more players.
Is Counter-Strike 2 bigger than Rust on Steam?
Over the last 30 days Counter-Strike 2 averaged 900,113 concurrent players and Rust averaged 106,225. By that measure Counter-Strike 2 is currently the bigger game.
Is Counter-Strike 2 growing or declining on Steam?
Counter-Strike 2 averaged 900,113 concurrent players over the last 30 days, roughly flat vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 1,571,021.
Is Rust growing or declining on Steam?
Rust averaged 106,225 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 4% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 220,224.