Old School RuneScape
Greetings, adventurer! Rooted in the origin of MMOs, Old School RuneScape is the only ever-lasting, ever-evolving adventure that is shaped by you.
Released way back in 2013, Old School RuneScape is RuneScape as you *used* to know it! Based on the 2007 build of the globally popular open world fantasy MMORPG, Old School is constantly updated with improvements and new content voted on by you, the fans! The close relationship between developers and players is central to what makes Old School so magical.
So, you want to be a master cook? Or a powerful mage? Whether you’re here for the rich story and lore, the challenging combat, to fight alongside others or against them, to journey alone or simply to experience the magical world of Gielinor, Old School can be any adventure you want.
Master 23 diverse skills across a huge array of play styles
Take on over 140 quests spanning the fascinating and varied game world
Confront dozens and dozens of bosses
Risk everything in an assortment of PvP encounters
Profit from a thriving and dynamic in-game economy
Some people just want to hang out with friends. And you’ll find plenty of folk to do that with in Gielinor. But those who want seek a different kind of adventure have plenty of choices, too.
No matter what you’re specializing in, the quest for the best loot will have skillers and perfectionists obsessing over their character builds. The strongest wand, the mightiest bow, the most *fabulous* hat – there’s always something to aim for.
And if you’re among the most ardent adventurers, be sure to let people know by donning one of the many Capes of Accomplishment. Who knows, maybe one day the fabled Max Cape can be yours?
A rich story and deep well of lore await those whose interests are more cerebral, too. From the dastardly dealings of corrupt rulers to the day-to-day musings of the village baker, tales of both… world-shattering urgency and casual procrastination abound.
Over two dozen major quest-lines allow players to delve into Gielinor’s past and future, and the pages are still being written, waiting for you to witness their unfolding. With major game updates every week, the experience never stops evolving and improving.
This world goes where you go, too, with full cross-compatibility across PC and mobile versions!
The key to Old School’s success is both special and unique – it’s you! From the day Old School was born, we recognized that building on the game’s foundations while staying loyal to its very essence was essential. That’s why players have the deciding vote on every improvement that is or is not introduced to the game.
In-game polling isn’t the only interaction, either. Join developers on their regular behind-the-scenes live-streams, or chat with them directly across our many social channels. Old School is owned just as much by its players as it is its makers.
Old School is a free-to-play game that anyone can enjoy, and many of our players have been with us for almost two decades without ever paying for membership. But Membership unlocks even more thrilling content to get stuck into. Members enjoy access to:
8 additional skills, including Farming, Thieving and Slayer.
Access to the entire game world map
Over 120 additional quests
Access to powerful, exclusive items
Dozens of exclusive mini games
Additional navigation options
Furthermore, players can pay for Membership with Bonds that are either purchased or earned in-game! Membership is shared across both Old School RuneScape and RuneScape.
Game Discussion
Steam User 111
Phenomenal game. I had a stroke in October and thankfully most content really needs just one hand to play properly, so what little time I had to game, OSRS was great for it.
Steam User 117
For Daniel. My earliest memories of Runescape was with my older brother.
Sadly he went to heaven a year ago and I finally got the courage to open this game. For him. The old account does not exist anymore but luckily the world is. It is the same as I remembered almost 15 years ago! Crazy how time goes by so fast and how little time we have even if we don't notice it. I will make sure to get everything leveled up like we talked about brother <3 The strategies you teached me still work to this day and now that I finally understand English I know how to properly switch worlds so you don't have to lose your marbles!
Love you to the heaven and back wherever you are, I will cherish this game for you and never give up.
Steam User 55
Life will always be filled with darkness. But as long as you play runescape you don't have to go through the darkness alone. Runescape is a burning light in a cruel and hostile universe.
I have written these words for myself.
Steam User 54
A really good mmorpg BUT play it with the official launcher and choose the rune lite, thank me later.
Steam User 38
10/10 — 6 Years In, Still Clicking Rocks
I’ve been playing Old School RuneScape for six years now, and it’s hard to put into words what this game means to me. What started as a bit of nostalgia turned into a journey — one filled with goals, friendships, and countless hours of quiet adventure across Gielinor.
OSRS is the kind of game that slowly becomes part of your life. You log in “just to do a quick farm run,” and suddenly it’s 2AM, your coffee’s cold, and you’re halfway through a Slayer task wondering where your youth went.
The grind never ends, but that’s the beauty of it. Every level, every drop, every quest feels earned. The community’s a mix of helpful legends, chaotic trolls, and weirdly dedicated economists. It’s glorious.
Jagex still keeps it fresh with player-voted updates, and somehow the game keeps getting better without losing that old-school charm.
If you want an MMO that rewards patience, nostalgia, and a bit of masochism, welcome home.
6 years in, 0 regrets. Well… except maybe training Agility.
Steam User 27
I first played Runescape in 2006. I was 11 then, and when my best friend told me about a game where there were "other people walking around that are real people", I had to check it out. So on my old dell computer, me and my friend played hours upon hours of Runescape. We weren't even members; we explored the world on F2P, died in the Wildy, wondered what was on the other side of the wall in Falador, and killed hill giants under Edgefield. It was incredible, I would live it all over again if I could.
Fast forward to present day. My friend is gone. He has passed on from this life, but Runescape has not. And occasionally, I still play it. Despite its complexities, the grind, and yes, I am a member now, it's simplicity takes me back to a time of joy and peace. Sometimes I revisit those old areas that we explored, relive some of the memories we shared. A game created so long ago became closure for me, and I will always return to Runescape. I know so many others who have had this experience with this point and click, stats based game.
Do I recommend playing Runescape? Absolutely. But let me first warn you. Here be goblins, dragons, dwarves, deserts, mountains, waterfalls. Here be quests that will hurt your brain and make you think. You will frequent Youtube, steam guides, the Runescape wiki. You will encounter people like me, people who have 20 years under their belt, but will be willing to guide you because they know how you feel.
Play this game. Explore Gielinor. But just remember, when that guy with the skull and crossbones tells you that he will show you a really cool treasure deep in the Wildy, don't trust him. He just wants your gold.
Steam User 30
this is probably the greatest game to ever exist... i will be playing old school runescape for the rest of my life... lol by the way... i have way more then 17.8 hours on this game... i just started playing it through steam. im 32 years old and started playing it when i was like 11 so imagine how many hours i got into runescape....
please play runescape and lets keep the game ALIVE!!!!