8,4Old School RuneScape
The classic sandbox MMO — playable in the browser and on mobile.
MMORPG Review · Fantasy
RuneScape
The modern RuneScape (RS3): a vast fantasy sandbox with a free tier.
JagexSince 2013Plays in browser
Our score
0,0/10
Very good
Verdict
The modern branch of RuneScape: 20+ years of quests and skills, a huge world and a permanent free-to-play tier. More modern and automated than Old School RuneScape.
About RuneScape
RuneScape, the modern RS3, takes the do-anything sandbox that made the series famous and adds two decades of extra skills, quests and quality-of-life polish. Where Old School is deliberately retro, RS3 is the feature-rich version, with action-bar combat and a smoother interface.
Its free tier is a generous introduction before membership opens up the bulk of the game, and the quests in particular are often funny and inventive. The microtransactions are pushier than in Old School, but the sheer amount of content is remarkable.
Screenshots from RuneScape
What we like
- ✓ Enormous amount of content
- ✓ Permanent free tier
- ✓ Deep, freeform progression
What to know
- × Members unlock most of the game
- × Busy, dated interface
At a glance
SettingFantasy
PlatformsPC · Mobile
Browser playableYes
DeveloperJagex
Released2013
ModelFree to play
How to play RuneScape for free
Getting into RuneScape takes about a minute:
- It's free to play — no purchase needed to begin.
- Available on PC, Mobile.
- Runs right in your browser — nothing to download.
- Hit “Play RuneScape free” and jump in.
The bottom line
RuneScape earns 7.8/10 in our review. We'd call it very good. You'll enjoy it for enormous amount of content and permanent free tier; just go in knowing members unlock most of the game. It plays right in your browser, so trying it costs you nothing.
Frequently asked questions
Is RuneScape free to play?
Yes. RuneScape is free to start — The modern RuneScape (RS3): a vast fantasy sandbox with a free tier. There may be optional in-game purchases or premium tiers, but getting in costs nothing.
What platforms is RuneScape on?
RuneScape is available on PC, Mobile. It also runs right in your browser, with no download.
Can you play RuneScape in a browser?
Yes — RuneScape runs directly in the browser with no install.
Who made RuneScape and when did it release?
RuneScape was developed by Jagex and released in 2013.
Ready to jump in?
RuneScape is free to start — play right in your browser.
