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RuneScape

Game First reported release

Game details

First release year
2001

Platforms

Genres

Play modes

  • multiplayer video game

Series

  • RuneScape

Engines

  • RuneTek

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    No*

Store genres

  • Massively Multiplayer*
  • RPG*
  • Free To Play*

Game features

  • Multi-player*
  • MMO*
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • In-App Purchases*
  • Adjustable Text Size*
  • Camera Comfort*
  • Color Alternatives*
  • Custom Volume Controls*
  • Save Anytime*
  • Subtitle Options*
  • Touch Only Option*

Interface languages

  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*

Community tags · historical

  • Free to Play*
    Votes · historical
    439*
  • MMORPG*
    Votes · historical
    426*
  • Open World*
    Votes · historical
    403*
  • Massively Multiplayer*
    Votes · historical
    372*
  • RPG*
    Votes · historical
    342*
  • Multiplayer*
    Votes · historical
    303*
  • Fantasy*
    Votes · historical
    265*
  • Character Customization*
    Votes · historical
    260*
  • Adventure*
    Votes · historical
    209*
  • Story Rich*
    Votes · historical
    202*
  • PvE*
    Votes · historical
    193*
  • Lore-Rich*
    Votes · historical
    173*
  • PvP*
    Votes · historical
    168*
  • Classic*
    Votes · historical
    148*
  • Cult Classic*
    Votes · historical
    116*
  • Point & Click*
    Votes · historical
    113*
  • Exploration*
    Votes · historical
    103*
  • Great Soundtrack*
    Votes · historical
    102*
  • Casual*
    Votes · historical
    93*
  • Action*
    Votes · historical
    68*

System requirements

  • macOS · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Mac 11 or higher*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel i3+ @ 2.4+ GHz*
    Memory
    4 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    AMD Radeon 7xxx +*
    Network
    Broadband Internet connection*
    Storage
    8 GB available space*
    Conditions
    Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. Platforms / devices with 32-bit PowerPC CPUs are officially no longer supported by RuneScape. Starting with MacOS 10.8, Apple supports 64-bit devices, only.*
  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Windows Vista or higher*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel i3+/AMD @ 2.4+ GHz*
    Memory
    4 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    GeForce 400x, Intel HD 4x, AMD Radeon 7xxx +*
    Network
    Broadband Internet connection*
    Storage
    8 GB available space*
    Conditions
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. The following operating systems are no longer officially supported by RuneScape, and you may not be able to play if using them: Windows 95, 98, ME, XP*
  • Windows · Recommended*
    Graphics alternatives
    GeForce GTX 600 series, Intel UHD Graphics 610, AMD Radeon R7 260*
    Memory
    8 GB*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel i3-6100 / any AMD Ryzen CPU*
  • Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27*
    Memory
    8 GB*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Playable*
  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Gold*
    Reports
    140*
    Community confidence
    strong*

Studios & publishers

Developers

  • Jagex
  • Jagex Ltd*

Publishers

  • Jagex
  • Jagex Ltd*

Release history

  • 2001-01-04
    Date precision
    Exact date

Store release history

  • Steam*
    Release date
    Oct 14, 2020*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 14 fields
Windows minimum processor requirement
Intel i3 2.4 GHz*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
GeForce 400x*
Windows minimum memory requirement
4* GB
Name
RuneScape*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Intel i3-6100 / any AMD Ryzen CPU*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
GeForce GTX 600 series, Intel UHD Graphics 610, AMD Radeon R7 260*
Windows recommended memory requirement
8* GB
Release year
2,001*
Windows minimum processor requirement
Windows · Minimum
Processor alternatives
Intel i3 2.4 GHz*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Windows · Minimum
Graphics alternatives
GeForce 400x*
Windows minimum memory requirement
Windows · Minimum
Memory
4 GB*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Windows · Recommended
Processor alternatives
Intel i3-6100 / any AMD Ryzen CPU*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
Windows · Recommended
Graphics alternatives
GeForce GTX 600 series, Intel UHD Graphics 610, AMD Radeon R7 260*
Windows recommended memory requirement
Windows · Recommended
Memory
8 GB*
Specifications 2 · 32 fields
Achievements · historical
20*
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
313* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
5,140* min
Features
  • Multi-player*
  • MMO*
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • In-App Purchases*
  • Adjustable Text Size*
  • Camera Comfort*
  • Color Alternatives*
  • Custom Volume Controls*
  • Save Anytime*
  • Subtitle Options*
  • Touch Only Option*
Developers
  • Jagex Ltd*
DLC count · historical
11*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
2000000 - 5000000*
Store genres
  • Massively Multiplayer*
  • RPG*
  • Free To Play*
Linux support · historical
No*
macOS support · historical
Yes*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
386* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
83* min
Name
RuneScape ®*
Negative reviews · historical
4,397*
Peak ccu
2,496*
Positive reviews · historical
20,941*
Price (historical; currency unreported)
0.0*
Publishers
  • Jagex Ltd*
Recommendations
0*
Store release date · historical
Oct 14, 2020*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
Game website · historical
https://www.RuneScape.com*
Windows support · historical
Yes*
Features
Multi-player
Multi-player*
MMO
MMO*
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
In-App Purchases
In-App Purchases*
Adjustable Text Size
Adjustable Text Size*
Camera Comfort
Camera Comfort*
Color Alternatives
Color Alternatives*
Custom Volume Controls
Custom Volume Controls*
Save Anytime
Save Anytime*
Subtitle Options
Subtitle Options*
Touch Only Option
Touch Only Option*
Developers
Jagex Ltd
Jagex Ltd*
Store genres
Massively Multiplayer
Massively Multiplayer*
RPG
RPG*
Free To Play
Free To Play*
Linux support · historical
Linux
Supported
No*
macOS support · historical
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Jagex Ltd
Jagex Ltd*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Oct 14, 2020*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
Windows support · historical
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Specifications 3 · 21 fields
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
484* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
4,209* min
Ccu
2,496*
Developer
Jagex Ltd*
Historical discount
0* %
Store genres
  • Massively Multiplayer*
  • RPG*
  • Free To Play*
Historical US original list price
0* US cents
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
598* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
76* min
Name
RuneScape *
Negative reviews · historical
4,397*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
2,000,000 .. 5,000,000*
Positive reviews · historical
20,941*
Historical US price
0* US cents
Publisher
Jagex Ltd*
Community tags · historical
  • Free to Play*
  • MMORPG*
  • Open World*
  • Massively Multiplayer*
  • RPG*
  • Multiplayer*
  • Fantasy*
  • Character Customization*
  • Adventure*
  • Story Rich*
  • PvE*
  • Lore-Rich*
  • PvP*
  • Classic*
  • Cult Classic*
  • Point & Click*
  • Exploration*
  • Great Soundtrack*
  • Casual*
  • Action*
Store genres
Massively Multiplayer
Massively Multiplayer*
RPG
RPG*
Free To Play
Free To Play*
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
Community tags · historical
Free to Play
Free to Play*
MMORPG
MMORPG*
Open World
Open World*
Massively Multiplayer
Massively Multiplayer*
RPG
RPG*
Multiplayer
Multiplayer*
Fantasy
Fantasy*
Character Customization
Character Customization*
Adventure
Adventure*
Story Rich
Story Rich*
PvE
PvE*
Lore-Rich
Lore-Rich*
PvP
PvP*
Classic
Classic*
Cult Classic
Cult Classic*
Point & Click
Point & Click*
Exploration
Exploration*
Great Soundtrack
Great Soundtrack*
Casual
Casual*
Action
Action*
Tags votes
Free to Play
Votes · historical
439*
MMORPG
Votes · historical
426*
Open World
Votes · historical
403*
Massively Multiplayer
Votes · historical
372*
RPG
Votes · historical
342*
Multiplayer
Votes · historical
303*
Fantasy
Votes · historical
265*
Character Customization
Votes · historical
260*
Adventure
Votes · historical
209*
Story Rich
Votes · historical
202*
PvE
Votes · historical
193*
Lore-Rich
Votes · historical
173*
PvP
Votes · historical
168*
Classic
Votes · historical
148*
Cult Classic
Votes · historical
116*
Point & Click
Votes · historical
113*
Exploration
Votes · historical
103*
Great Soundtrack
Votes · historical
102*
Casual
Votes · historical
93*
Action
Votes · historical
68*
Specifications 4 · 23 fields
Features
  • Multi-player*
  • MMO*
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • In-App Purchases*
  • Adjustable Text Size*
  • Camera Comfort*
  • Color Alternatives*
  • Custom Volume Controls*
  • Save Anytime*
  • Subtitle Options*
  • Touch Only Option*
Developers
  • Jagex Ltd*
Store genres
  • Massively Multiplayer*
  • RPG*
  • Free To Play*
Free to play · historical
Yes*
Linux requirements
Minimum: *
macOS requirements
Minimum: OS: Mac 11 or higher Processor: Intel i3+ @ 2.4+ GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon 7xxx + Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. Platforms / devices with 32-bit PowerPC CPUs are officially no longer supported by RuneScape. Starting with MacOS 10.8, Apple supports 64-bit devices, only. *
Name
RuneScape ®*
Windows requirements
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows Vista or higher Processor: Intel i3+/AMD @ 2.4+ GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 400x, Intel HD 4x, AMD Radeon 7xxx + Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. The following operating systems are no longer officially supported by RuneScape, and you may not be able to play if using them: Windows 95, 98, ME, XP *
Platforms
  • windows*
  • mac*
Publishers
  • Jagex Ltd*
Coming soon · historical store status
No*
Store release date · historical
Oct 14, 2020*
Interface languages
English, French, German, Portuguese - Brazil*
Type
game*
Features
Multi-player
Multi-player*
MMO
MMO*
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
In-App Purchases
In-App Purchases*
Adjustable Text Size
Adjustable Text Size*
Camera Comfort
Camera Comfort*
Color Alternatives
Color Alternatives*
Custom Volume Controls
Custom Volume Controls*
Save Anytime
Save Anytime*
Subtitle Options
Subtitle Options*
Touch Only Option
Touch Only Option*
Developers
Jagex Ltd
Jagex Ltd*
Store genres
Massively Multiplayer
Massively Multiplayer*
RPG
RPG*
Free To Play
Free To Play*
macOS requirements
macOS · Minimum
Operating system
Mac 11 or higher*
Processor alternatives
Intel i3+ @ 2.4+ GHz*
Memory
4 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
AMD Radeon 7xxx +*
Network
Broadband Internet connection*
Storage
8 GB available space*
Conditions
Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. Platforms / devices with 32-bit PowerPC CPUs are officially no longer supported by RuneScape. Starting with MacOS 10.8, Apple supports 64-bit devices, only.*
Windows requirements
Windows · Minimum
Operating system
Windows Vista or higher*
Processor alternatives
Intel i3+/AMD @ 2.4+ GHz*
Memory
4 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
GeForce 400x, Intel HD 4x, AMD Radeon 7xxx +*
Network
Broadband Internet connection*
Storage
8 GB available space*
Conditions
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. The following operating systems are no longer officially supported by RuneScape, and you may not be able to play if using them: Windows 95, 98, ME, XP*
Platforms
Windows
Supported
Yes*
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Jagex Ltd
Jagex Ltd*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Oct 14, 2020*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
Specifications 5 · 17 fields
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
playable*
Store genres
Massively Multiplayer|RPG|Free To Play*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Owners-based popularity rank · 2026-06-27
881*
Community Linux rating confidence · 2026-06-27
strong*
Community Linux report count · 2026-06-27
140*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
gold*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
8* GB
Steam release year · historical
2,020*
Title
RuneScape *
Coming soon · historical Steam listing
No*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
Steam Deck · 2026-06-27
Compatibility category
Playable*
Store genres
Massively Multiplayer
Massively Multiplayer*
RPG
RPG*
Free To Play
Free To Play*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27
Community Linux compatibility tier
Gold*
Reports
140*
Community confidence
strong*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27
Memory
8 GB*

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