Old School RuneScape

The classic sandbox MMO — playable in the browser and on mobile.

JagexSince 2013Plays in browser

Play Old School RuneScape free

By the FreeMMO Compass editorial teamReviewed: September 2026Our methodology

Our score

0,0/10

Excellent

Verdict

A community-driven sandbox with dozens of skills and no forced path. A free-to-play tier is available forever, and it runs right in the browser or on your phone.

About Old School RuneScape

Old School RuneScape is the classic, community-run version of RuneScape: a sandbox MMO with dozens of skills and no fixed path. Fish, fight, craft or corner the market, whatever you fancy, and updates are decided by player vote.

The free tier lasts forever, and the game runs in a browser and on mobile with shared progress. Membership opens up most of the world and skills, but the free game alone is huge, and its slow, deliberate progression is unusually satisfying.

Screenshots from Old School RuneScape

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What we like

✓ Play anywhere incl. browser
✓ Huge free-to-play world
✓ Players vote on updates

What to know

× Dated visuals
× Members unlock most content

At a glance

SettingFantasy

PlatformsPC · Browser · Mobile

Browser playableYes

DeveloperJagex

Released2013

ModelFree to play

How to play Old School RuneScape for free

Getting into Old School RuneScape takes about a minute:

It's free to play — no purchase needed to begin.
Available on PC, Browser, Mobile.
Runs right in your browser — nothing to download.
Hit “Play Old School RuneScape free” and jump in.

The bottom line

Old School RuneScape earns 8.4/10 in our review. We'd call it excellent. You'll enjoy it for play anywhere incl. browser and huge free-to-play world; just go in knowing dated visuals. It plays right in your browser, so trying it costs you nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Old School RuneScape free to play?

Yes. Old School RuneScape is free to start — The classic sandbox MMO — playable in the browser and on mobile. There may be optional in-game purchases or premium tiers, but getting in costs nothing.

What platforms is Old School RuneScape on?

Old School RuneScape is available on PC, Browser, Mobile. It also runs right in your browser, with no download.

Can you play Old School RuneScape in a browser?

Yes — Old School RuneScape runs directly in the browser with no install.

Who made Old School RuneScape and when did it release?

Old School RuneScape was developed by Jagex and released in 2013.