Rust vs Stardew Valley
Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Indie / RPG games.
Rust is currently the more played game: 140,382 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 69,129 for Stardew Valley — about 2.0× more players. Across all tracked metrics, Rust leads 7 of 8.
Player count history (log scale)
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| Metric | Rust | Stardew Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 140,382 | 69,129 |
| 24-hour peak | 143,910 | 124,218 |
| 7-day average | 114,163 | 70,476 |
| 30-day average | 106,223 | 62,229 |
| 30-day trend | +4% | +3% |
| Peak (tracked) | 220,224 | 124,218 |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive | 98% positive |
| Total reviews | 1,379,780 | 1,021,655 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~20,000,000 | ~20,000,000 |
| Price | $19.99 | $8.99 |
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Players by month
| Month | Rust | Stardew Valley | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | 52,457 | 64,434 |
| May 2026 | 95,781 | 182,883 | 60,799 | 118,281 |
| Jun 2026 | 104,034 | 220,224 | 58,593 | 114,516 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 112,339 | 197,140 | 69,244 | 124,218 |
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, Rust or Stardew Valley?
Rust currently has more players: 140,382 concurrent players on Steam vs 69,129 for Stardew Valley — about 2.0× more players.
Is Rust bigger than Stardew Valley on Steam?
Over the last 30 days Rust averaged 106,223 concurrent players and Stardew Valley averaged 62,229. By that measure Rust is currently the bigger game.
Is Rust growing or declining on Steam?
Rust averaged 106,223 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 4% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 220,224.
Is Stardew Valley growing or declining on Steam?
Stardew Valley averaged 62,229 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 3% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 124,218.