PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS vs Rust
Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Action / Adventure games.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is currently the more played game: 338,493 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 139,834 for Rust — about 2.4× more players. Across all tracked metrics, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS leads 8 of 9.
Player count history (log scale)
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| Metric | PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | Rust |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 338,493 | 139,834 |
| 24-hour peak | 771,029 | 144,029 |
| 7-day average | 321,393 | 114,215 |
| 30-day average | 322,126 | 106,225 |
| 30-day trend | +11% | +4% |
| Peak (tracked) | 827,517 | 220,224 |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive | 87% positive |
| Total reviews | 2,730,334 | 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 | PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | Rust | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | 162,384 | 212,877 | — | — |
| May 2026 | 243,779 | 744,400 | 95,781 | 182,883 |
| Jun 2026 | 316,791 | 827,517 | 104,034 | 220,224 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 321,293 | 771,029 | 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, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS or Rust?
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS currently has more players: 338,493 concurrent players on Steam vs 139,834 for Rust — about 2.4× more players.
Is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS bigger than Rust on Steam?
Over the last 30 days PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS averaged 322,126 concurrent players and Rust averaged 106,225. By that measure PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is currently the bigger game.
Is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS growing or declining on Steam?
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS averaged 322,126 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 11% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 827,517.
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.