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MapleStory

Side-scrolling MMORPG with dozens of classes and cooperative boss fights

NEXON Korea Corporation · Published by Nexon America Inc. · Released Aug 9, 2012

ActionAdventureCasualMassively MultiplayerRPGFree To Play

AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Mixed
59% of 18K
Recent reviews
Mixed
57% of 676 in 30 days
Players
22K
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
2 days ago
Nov 5, 2026
Minimum PC
HD 5670
8 GB RAM · 60 GB disk
Full requirements

What is MapleStory?

A free-to-play 2D side-scrolling MMORPG set across Maple World. You choose from more than 40 classes, fight monsters for loot, explore regions and dungeons, tackle bosses, customize your character, and cooperate or socialize with other players.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy side-scrolling combat and long-term character progression
  • +you want dozens of classes and extensive cosmetic customization
  • +you like occasional cooperative boss fights

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike repetitive grinding and recurring daily progression
  • −you expect frequent group activities throughout progression
  • −you avoid free-to-play games with paid progression systems

What players say

59% of 18,187 reviews are positive · 57% of 676 in the last 30 days

Players praise the music, 2D world, and straightforward monster-grinding loop, often through nostalgia for older versions. Recent players commonly criticize repetitive progression, limited group content, monetization that pressures spending, and poor developer communication.

Players over time

▲ +87% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 27,217 players on Oct 25, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 202621,906
Nov 6, 202621,799
Nov 5, 202621,367
Nov 4, 202623,805
Nov 3, 202624,840
Nov 2, 202625,151
Nov 1, 202624,445
Oct 31, 202624,229
Oct 30, 202625,289
Oct 29, 202626,913
Oct 28, 202626,898
Oct 27, 202619,519
Oct 27, 202626,470
Oct 26, 202626,450
Oct 25, 202627,217
Oct 24, 202624,319
Oct 23, 202624,060
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 202612,647
Oct 20, 202612,084
Oct 19, 202612,423
Oct 18, 202612,957
Oct 17, 202612,374
Oct 16, 202612,484
Oct 15, 202613,473
Oct 14, 202613,564
Oct 13, 202613,601
Oct 12, 202613,791
Oct 11, 202615,131
Oct 10, 202613,647
Oct 9, 202613,786
Oct 8, 202614,753
Oct 7, 202614,614
Oct 6, 20267,320
Oct 5, 20268,016
Oct 4, 20267,982
Oct 3, 20267,983
Oct 2, 20268,274
Oct 1, 20268,870
Sep 30, 20267,590
Sep 29, 20267,076
Sep 28, 20266,993
Sep 27, 20268,723
Sep 26, 20267,014
Sep 25, 20267,356
Sep 24, 20268,092
Sep 23, 20265,301
Sep 23, 20266,431
Sep 22, 20266,585
Sep 21, 20265,194

Screenshots and trailer

MapleStory screenshot 1

MapleStory system requirements

Minimum: HD 5670, 8 GB RAM, 60 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo @ 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 @ 3.0GHz
Graphics
GeForce 9600 GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5670
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
60 GB available hard disk space or more

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64 bit) or later
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3 @ 4.0GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 3 @ 3.5GHz or higher
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 1050, AMD RX 570 or above
Memory
8 GB RAM or more
Storage
60 GB or more available SSD space

Does MapleStory have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified); MMO. It also has a single-player mode.

Does MapleStory run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam features
Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does MapleStory use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Generative AI is used for two features: - To allow players to create a custom illustration of their character reflecting their personalized appearance and equipped items for in-game use. - To assist with translation for languages other than English.

The statement mentions: AI active during playArtText & translations

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

1 DLC available.

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