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
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 61% of 16K
- Recent reviews
- Mostly Negative
- 39% of 134 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 5,301
- peak 24h 6,431
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update
- 1 week ago
- Sep 16, 2026
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
61% of 15,532 reviews are positive · 39% of 134 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.
Screenshots and trailer
MapleStory system requirements
As published by the developer.
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
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Steam features
- Trading cards
Steam Deck: Unsupported
- Not supported on SteamOS
Tags
- MMORPG
- 2D Platformer
- Free to Play
- Character Customization
- Loot
- PvE
- Side Scroller
- Multiplayer
- Anime
- Cute
- Co-op
- Multiple Endings
- Platformer
- Massively Multiplayer
- PvP
- Third Person
Recent updates
- Sep 16, 2026 · [Completed] Scheduled Minor Patch Maintenance - September 17, 2026
- Sep 8, 2026 · v.271- MapleStory x Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Patch Notes
- Sep 8, 2026 · [Completed] Scheduled Game Update - September 9, 2026
- Sep 2, 2026 · v.271 Update Preview
- Aug 26, 2026 · [Completed] Scheduled Minor Patch Maintenance - August 27, 2026
1 DLC available.
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