Old School RuneScape
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans!
- Released
- 2021
- Developer
- Jagex Ltd
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- 2 GB
What is Old School RuneScape?
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans!
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 23 February 2021 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Jagex Ltd |
| Publisher | Jagex Ltd |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | MMORPG, Role-Playing |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Old School RuneScape received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | Yes |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Yes |
| In-game purchases | Yes |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | 2 GB |
| Add-on content | 3 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Old School RuneScape
24 games overlap with Old School RuneScape on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are RuneScape , RuneScape and The Lord of the Rings Online.
Common questions about Old School RuneScape
What platforms is Old School RuneScape on?
Old School RuneScape is available on PC. It first released in 2021.
Is Old School RuneScape free?
Yes. Old School RuneScape is free to download on Steam. It carries in-game purchases.
Do players recommend Old School RuneScape?
83% of 20,728 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Old School RuneScape work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Old School RuneScape as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
How big is the Old School RuneScape download?
2 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Old School RuneScape?
Old School RuneScape was developed by Jagex Ltd and published by Jagex Ltd.