Rust vs Wallpaper Engine
Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Indie games.
Rust is currently the more played game: 139,675 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 70,073 for Wallpaper Engine — about 2.0× more players. Across all tracked metrics, Rust leads 6 of 8.
Player count history (log scale)
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| Metric | Rust | Wallpaper Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 139,675 | 70,073 |
| 24-hour peak | 141,547 | 122,518 |
| 7-day average | 114,060 | 83,730 |
| 30-day average | 106,216 | 84,127 |
| 30-day trend | +4% | +5% |
| Peak (tracked) | 220,224 | 135,201 |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive | 98% positive |
| Total reviews | 1,379,780 | 1,000,702 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~20,000,000 | ~20,000,000 |
| Price | $19.99 | $3.99 |
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Players by month
| Month | Rust | Wallpaper Engine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| Apr 2026 | — | — | 59,826 | 72,465 |
| May 2026 | 95,781 | 182,883 | 73,020 | 131,635 |
| Jun 2026 | 104,034 | 220,224 | 83,205 | 135,201 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 112,340 | 197,140 | 84,740 | 127,765 |
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 Wallpaper Engine?
Rust currently has more players: 139,675 concurrent players on Steam vs 70,073 for Wallpaper Engine — about 2.0× more players.
Is Rust bigger than Wallpaper Engine on Steam?
Over the last 30 days Rust averaged 106,216 concurrent players and Wallpaper Engine averaged 84,127. By that measure Rust is currently the bigger game.
Is Rust growing or declining on Steam?
Rust averaged 106,216 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 4% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 220,224.
Is Wallpaper Engine growing or declining on Steam?
Wallpaper Engine averaged 84,127 concurrent players over the last 30 days, up 5% vs the previous 30 days. Its highest tracked player count is 135,201.