Old School RuneScape

Old School RuneScape offers free play, membership, high scores, and world selection for returning and new players.

oldschool.runescape.com
Old School RuneScape homepage screenshot

About Old School RuneScape

Old School RuneScape is a retro-styled online multiplayer game with levelling and player-versus-player combat. The site offers free play and membership signup, along with manual world selection, HiScores, news updates, and game status information about maintenance and live issues.

Key features

  • Free play option for new and returning players
  • Membership signup option
  • Manual world selection
  • HiScores page to check player scores
  • News section with game and community updates
  • Game status posts for maintenance and live issues
Best for: Returning RuneScape players and new players interested in retro-style multiplayer play.
Good for
  • Free play option is available
  • Manual world selection and HiScores are provided
  • Status posts cover maintenance and live issues

Old School RuneScape at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Old School RuneScape FAQ

Can I play for free?
Yes, the site provides a Try Free option.
How do I check for downtime or live issues?
Check the Game Status Information Centre post for planned downtime, maintenance, and live issues.
Can I choose which world to play on?
Yes, the site includes an option to manually select a world.
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