RuneScape ®

- Developer
- Jagex Ltd
- Released
- Oct 14, 2020
- Steam reviews
- 82% of players recommend it, from 27,407 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
- Tags
- Massively MultiplayerRPGFree To Play
On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
This game runs great under Proton after tweaks, per ProtonDB reports (146 reports). Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck.
Valve rates it Playable on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.
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About this game
The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

Journey into the Sixth Age of Gielinor and discover a fantasy world deep with legend and lore. Gielinor's people may be thriving, but the Elder Gods still scheme. The clouds are darkening and war looms. Experience a fantasy online world 19 years in the making.

It's up to you. Will you explore the world with friends, or seek your fame and fortune as a lone adventurer? Whether you’re engaged in daring quests, quietly tending to your farm, risking it all against a high-level boss or spending a night at the circus, RuneScape is the perfect second-screen game. Play how you want – the choice is yours. What type of hero will you be?

With a world that’s been growing for an incredible 19 years, RuneScape continues to thrill players with an adventure unlike any other. With 270 million installations and cross-playability on PC and mobile, join the hundreds of millions of people who have explored the fantastic and mystical world of Gielinor.

Make friends – and maybe sometimes enemies – with a rich roster of memorable NPC characters. From lovable companions and friendly rogues, to deceitful villains and vengeful gods, the many faces of Gielinor offer a deep fantasy experience unlike anything else.

Visit dozens and dozens of unique and striking locations, from the medieval castles of Burthorpe and the tranquil harbours of Catherby, to the dangerous barren expanses of the Wilderness or the tropical reaches of Anachronia. Own your own port! Run your own farm! Make a pretty penny trading with players at The Grand Exchange, and keep your exotic wares safe in the Bank.

With 29 skills to master, what will you become? Will you be one with nature by perfecting Woodcutting, Fishing, Herblore and Cooking? Or would you prefer to be more creative with Crafting, Farming, Smithing and Construction? Or perhaps your tastes lay elsewhere – with Hunting, Divination, Invention or Runecrafting? Or maybe your soul yearns action, and you’ll take to Magic, Summoning, Slayer and Dungeoneering!

Do you want to get up close and personal with a sharp blade in your hand? Or will you take a tactical approach and attack from range? Or perhaps your skills are more mystical, and you prefer the arena of magic? Fight a dazzling assortment of foes including an unimaginable array of epic bosses. From demons to dragons and rock monsters to serpents, nightmares beyond your wildest imagination lay in wait.

RuneScape can be played free, but also offers optional membership that unlocks even more thrilling content, including 8 additional skills, over 120 extra quests and access to the entire game world map! Check out the Steam DLC Bundles Membership Access offers featuring launch exclusive Steam cosmetic items and special rewards.

Add your unique voice to our vibrant RuneScape community. Enjoy a strong connection to RuneScape's independent development team by joining them for regular livestreams, and share ideas on the forums. We shape RuneScape together!
System requirements
As Steam lists them.
Windows
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS
- Windows 10 or later
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS
- Windows 10 or higher
- Processor
- Intel i3-6100 / any AMD Ryzen CPU
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 600 series, Intel UHD Graphics 610, AMD Radeon R7 260
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
- Storage
- 8 GB available space
macOS
Minimum
- OS
- MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
Recommended
- OS
- MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
- Processor
- M1 Chip
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
- Storage
- 8 GB available space
Downloadable content
Steam lists 3 items of downloadable content for this game.
News
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