Hot Topic
Prices by marketplace
| Marketplace | Listed | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShadowPaycheapest | 1 | $0.78 | Buyopen_in_new |
| Waxpeer | 1 | $0.80 | Buyopen_in_new |
| Skinport | 5 | $0.87 | Buyopen_in_new |
| DMarket | 2 | $0.87 | Buyopen_in_new |
| Swap.gg | 1 | $1.04 | Buyopen_in_new |
| Steam Market | 23 | $1.08 | Buyopen_in_new |
Prices updated Jul 15, 2026. Cents converted to USD.
Steam price history
Steam market health
~$20,187 in recent Steam sales volume · first listed Mar 2017
About Hot Topic
Hot Topic is a Rust skin in Rust. It's one of the more affordable Rust skins, with the cheapest listing at just $0.78.
It's listed across 6 skin marketplaces, priced from $0.78 to $1.08. On the Steam Community Market it has sold 13,005 times overall with 28 in the past month, making it a regularly-traded skin. The cheapest place to buy it right now is ShadowPay at $0.78.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Hot Topic worth?expand_more
The cheapest Hot Topic is $0.78 on ShadowPay. Across 6 marketplaces it ranges $0.78 to $1.08, and its 30-day Steam Community Market median is $0.89.
Where can I buy Hot Topic the cheapest?expand_more
Right now ShadowPay has the lowest price at $0.78. Prices shift between markets, so it's worth comparing all 6 listings in the price table above before you buy.
Is Hot Topic expensive?expand_more
No — at $0.78 it's a budget skin that most players can pick up cheaply.
Can you get Hot Topic for free?expand_more
Rust hands out skins free through Twitch Drops and occasional item-store promotions, but Hot Topic isn't a current drop — the cheapest way to get it is buying from the market, from $0.78.
Is Hot Topic actively traded?expand_more
Yes — it has 13,005 all-time Steam Community Market sales and 28 in the last 30 days, so it's a regularly-traded skin.