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Old School RuneScape

Open-world fantasy MMORPG built around quests, skills, and player voting

Jagex Ltd · Released Feb 24, 2021

AdventureMassively MultiplayerRPGFree To Play

Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 23K
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
75% of 137 in 30 days
Players
1,184
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 days ago
Nov 4, 2026
Minimum PC
–
not published

What is Old School RuneScape?

This is a third-person, open-world fantasy MMORPG set in Gielinor. You train 24 skills, complete quests, fight bosses or other players, and trade in a shared economy, either alone or alongside others. New content and changes are regularly put to player votes.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy long-term skill training and character progression
  • +you want open-world quests, boss fights, and PvP
  • +you prefer an MMO playable solo or with others

Not for you if...

  • −you want fast progression with little repetitive training
  • −you prefer short, directed campaigns over open-ended goals

What players say

83% of 23,419 reviews are positive · 75% of 137 in the last 30 days

Players praise its long-term progression, nostalgic world, and flexibility between low-intensity skill training and attention-heavy combat. The most common recent complaint is repeated membership price increases; players also report poor account support, disputed bans, bots, and frustration with the standard client.

Players over time

▼ -25% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,679 players on Oct 24, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20261,184
Nov 6, 20261,083
Nov 5, 20261,023
Nov 4, 20261,087
Nov 3, 20261,077
Nov 2, 20261,171
Nov 1, 20261,153
Oct 31, 20261,122
Oct 30, 20261,082
Oct 29, 20261,034
Oct 28, 20261,055
Oct 27, 20261,513
Oct 26, 20261,573
Oct 25, 20261,615
Oct 24, 20261,679
Oct 23, 20261,554
Oct 22, 20261,570
Oct 21, 20261,623
Oct 20, 20261,639
Oct 18, 20261,589
Oct 17, 20261,602
Oct 16, 20261,515
Oct 15, 20260
Oct 14, 20261,559
Oct 13, 20261,596
Oct 11, 20261,607
Oct 10, 20261,506
Oct 9, 20261,519
Oct 8, 20261,507
Oct 7, 20261,521
Oct 6, 20261,580
Oct 4, 20261,533
Oct 3, 20261,412
Oct 2, 20261,389
Oct 1, 20261,431
Sep 30, 20261,400
Sep 29, 20261,468
Sep 27, 20261,420
Sep 26, 20261,391
Sep 25, 20261,349
Sep 24, 20261,354
Sep 23, 2026870
Sep 23, 20261,421
Sep 22, 20261,453
Sep 21, 20261,486

Screenshots and trailer

Old School RuneScape screenshot 1

Old School RuneScape system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Old School RuneScape?

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 or later

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 or higher
Processor
Intel i3-6100 / any AMD Ryzen CPU
Graphics
GeForce GTX 600 series, Intel UHD Graphics 610, AMD Radeon R7 260
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Does Old School RuneScape have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: MMO. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Old School RuneScape run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Native resolution not supported
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
20
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards, In-app purchases
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Old School RuneScape use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

3 DLC available.

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