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RuneScape ®

Open-world fantasy MMORPG built around quests, skills, and boss fights

Jagex Ltd · Released Oct 14, 2020

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Reviews trending down: 60% positive in the last 30 days vs 82% overall

Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 30K
Recent reviews
Mixed
60% of 163 in 30 days
Players
1,963
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 weeks ago
Oct 20, 2026
Minimum PC
–
not published

What is RuneScape ®?

A free-to-play fantasy MMORPG set in the open world of Gielinor during its Sixth Age. You complete quests, train 29 skills, gather and craft, farm, trade with other players, and fight enemies and bosses as the Elder Gods’ plans threaten war.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy long-term skill and wealth progression
  • +you want quests, crafting, trading, and boss fights
  • +you prefer relaxed play with optional AFK skilling

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike long, repetitive progression grinds
  • −you expect unrestricted access without a paid membership

What players say

82% of 30,450 reviews are positive · 60% of 163 in the last 30 days

Players praise the amount of quests and activities, long-term skill progression, boss combat, and relaxed or AFK-friendly skilling. The most common complaint is that much of the content requires membership; recent reviews also criticize subscription price changes and the removal of grandfathered rates. Some players report account access, payment, and support problems.

Players over time

▼ -22% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 2,467 players on Oct 20, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20261,963
Nov 6, 20261,525
Nov 5, 20261,458
Nov 4, 20261,582
Nov 3, 20261,531
Nov 2, 20261,685
Nov 1, 20261,682
Oct 31, 20261,684
Oct 30, 20261,425
Oct 29, 20261,392
Oct 28, 20261,461
Oct 27, 20262,122
Oct 26, 20262,169
Oct 25, 20262,226
Oct 24, 20262,333
Oct 23, 20262,269
Oct 22, 20262,299
Oct 21, 20262,290
Oct 20, 20262,467
Oct 18, 20262,465
Oct 17, 20262,305
Oct 16, 20262,291
Oct 15, 20262,208
Oct 14, 20262,327
Oct 13, 20262,385
Oct 11, 20262,082
Oct 10, 20262,089
Oct 9, 20262,002
Oct 8, 20261,987
Oct 7, 20262,058
Oct 6, 20262,063
Oct 4, 20262,258
Oct 3, 20262,071
Oct 2, 20262,014
Oct 1, 20262,147
Sep 30, 20262,108
Sep 29, 20262,142
Sep 27, 20262,072
Sep 26, 20261,939
Sep 25, 20261,954
Sep 24, 20261,827
Sep 23, 20261,228
Sep 23, 20262,052
Sep 22, 20262,123
Sep 21, 20262,096

Screenshots and trailer

RuneScape ® screenshot 1

RuneScape ® system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run RuneScape ®?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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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
8 GB available space

Does RuneScape ® have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does RuneScape ® run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

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

Does 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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