MapleStory M

Free-to-play side-scrolling MMORPG with distinct classes and customizable characters

NEXON · Released Mar 18, 2026

Adventure Casual Massively Multiplayer RPG Free To Play

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Reviews: Mostly Negative; 37% of 191
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 212; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 week ago; Oct 14, 2026
Minimum PC: 8600GT; 8 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is MapleStory M?

This 2D side-scrolling MMORPG takes place in Maple World, where you follow story quests and hunt monsters. You farm and upgrade equipment to prepare for tougher boss raids, which you can tackle alone or with friends.

For you if...

+you want a casual MMO with guilds and social activities

Not for you if...

−you prefer manual combat and dislike auto-battle systems

What players say

37% of 191 reviews are positive

Players appreciate the familiar art and nostalgic connection to the original MapleStory. Complaints focus on expensive purchases and paid advantages, with recent reviews also criticizing intrusive tutorials and purchase prompts.

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MapleStory M system requirements

Minimum: 8600GT, 8 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Win 7
Processor: i3
Graphics: 8600GT
Memory: 8 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 10

Does MapleStory M have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; MMO. It also has a single-player mode.

Does MapleStory M run on Steam Deck?

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

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
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
Third-party account: NEXON Login
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Text only: English, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Traditional Chinese.

Does MapleStory M 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 Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam