RuneScape is a 20-year-old MMORPG that only appeared on Steam in 2020. However, this old-school MMO quickly gained fans there and received positive review scores of 88 percent. But why are players so fond of this oldie?
What is RuneScape? RuneScape is a fantasy MMORPG from developer and publisher Jagex. They are also behind the new co-op action game Space Punks. However, RuneScape is an old-fashioned online role-playing game from 2001.
Since its release, the game has been revised multiple times, resulting in quasi-sequels such as RuneScape 2 and 3, while the original continued as Classic. In addition, there is the spin-off Old School RuneScape as well as RuneScape 3, which was released on Steam in October 2020 and can be played in crossplay with the mobile version.
How is it received on Steam? If you look at the most popular free MMORPGs on Steam, RuneScape is at the top of the list. The game has 88 percent positive ratings for the entire period since its release.
But why is an old-school game like RuneScape still so popular today?