Rank 01Games like RuneScape ®
- 8 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked RuneScape ® also play
The closest matches to RuneScape ®: Old School RuneScape, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, EVE Online, Albion Online, and The Elder Scrolls® Online. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Shares seasonal events with RuneScape.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
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The Elder Scrolls® Online
Why this: Same immersive mood as RuneScape.
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Genres: Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
- 52% of 2,323 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Jagex Ltd
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 82% of 21,515 reviews
- Genres: Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Deep skill trees to master
- Endless grind for max levels
- Ironman mode avoids pay to win
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Immersive
About RuneScape ®
The closest matches to RuneScape ®: Old School RuneScape, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, EVE Online, Albion Online, and The Elder Scrolls® Online. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If RuneScape ® is your kind of game, the closest matches are Old School RuneScape, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and EVE Online — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and immersive, and single out its grind based economy and ironman mode. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About RuneScape ®: RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.
Is RuneScape ® worth buying?
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 82% of 21,515 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 60% positive across 156 new reviews, 22 points below its all-time score.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 119 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 359 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep skill trees to master
- Endless grind for max levels
- Ironman mode avoids pay to win
- Nostalgic childhood memories
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Bought by a private equity firm and now the sub price is equal that to World of Warcraft. This game is doomed. Move on.”
“I've played RuneScape for a long time. Literally, I've had membership for nearly 20 years. Jagex recently chose to bait-and-switch some of its most loyal customers, who elected to pay for a Premium annual membership to lose a…”
People who play it also play: Old School RuneScape, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, EVE Online
Mobile version
RuneScape ® is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- App Store in-app purchases: (checked 2026-11-05, source)
- App Store privacy label: Data Used to Track You (checked 2026-11-05, source)
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Frequently asked about RuneScape ®
Can I run it?
Does RuneScape ® run on Steam Deck?
RuneScape ® is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is RuneScape ® free to play?
Yes — RuneScape ® is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does RuneScape ® have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — RuneScape ® supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer).
What games are most similar to RuneScape ®?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside RuneScape ® are Old School RuneScape, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, EVE Online.
Who developed RuneScape ®?
RuneScape ® was developed by Jagex Ltd.