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Old School RuneScape
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Old School RuneScape player count chart
No, Old School RuneScape is not dead. 1,157 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,561. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 12% on the month before).
History from Feb 1, 2021
Old School RuneScape monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,347 | -3.72% | 2,023 |
| October 2026 | 1,399 | +12.91% | 2,116 |
| September 2026 | 1,239 | -31.88% | 1,876 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +55.95% | 2,754 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -1.73% | 1,766 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +4.05% | 1,797 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -19.9% | 1,727 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +12.41% | 2,156 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -16.21% | 1,918 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +1.46% | 2,289 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +10% | 2,256 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -4.69% | 2,051 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +19.69% | 2,152 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -12.76% | 1,798 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -13.69% | 2,061 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -3.28% | 2,388 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +69.57% | 2,469 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +2.18% | 1,456 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +2.81% | 1,425 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +10.61% | 1,386 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -1.96% | 1,253 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -6.58% | 1,278 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -26.92% | 1,368 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +4.58% | 1,872 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +29.34% | 1,790 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -1.7% | 1,384 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -7.43% | 1,408 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +10.54% | 1,521 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +4.72% | 1,376 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +3.46% | 1,314 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -9.22% | 1,270 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -9.68% | 1,399 |
| March 2024 | n/a | +13.73% | 1,549 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +1.34% | 1,362 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -18.35% | 1,344 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -20.17% | 1,646 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +45.83% | 2,062 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +2.54% | 1,414 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -8.07% | 1,379 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -1.83% | 1,500 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -0.84% | 1,528 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -3.75% | 1,541 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -9.45% | 1,601 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -6.11% | 1,768 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -13.07% | 1,883 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +1.98% | 2,166 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +21.09% | 2,124 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -21.45% | 1,754 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +30.05% | 2,233 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -4.61% | 1,717 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -5.46% | 1,800 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +3.03% | 1,904 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +15.43% | 1,848 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -12.56% | 1,601 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +3.15% | 1,831 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +26.97% | 1,775 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -23.44% | 1,398 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -21.19% | 1,826 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +47.11% | 2,317 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -20.53% | 1,575 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -7.64% | 1,982 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +17.27% | 2,146 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -2.56% | 1,830 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +9.31% | 1,878 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -3.1% | 1,718 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -13.05% | 1,773 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -26.34% | 2,039 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -43.33% | 2,768 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -18.87% | 4,884 |
| February 2021 | n/a | n/a | 6,020 |
How many people are playing Old School RuneScape?
Right now, 1,157 players are in Old School RuneScape on Steam. That makes it the #525 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,561 players. Today's peak is 12% below its 30-day average daily peak of 1,765.
Old School RuneScape player count trend
Over the last 30 days Old School RuneScape averaged a daily peak of 1,765 players, up 12% compared with the 30 days before (1,579). Its highest point this month (2,116) is 2% below the same period last year (2,152). In its first month after release (Feb 24, 2021) it peaked at 4,884 players. Today's player count is 19% of its all-time peak of 6,020, set on Feb 1, 2021.
Best time to play Old School RuneScape
Based on the last 14 days, Old School RuneScape is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York), when about 45% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Old School RuneScape players by hour and weekday
When Old School RuneScape has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Old School RuneScape
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans!
- Developer
- Jagex Ltd
- Released
- Feb 24, 2021
- Genre
- Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language
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Old School RuneScape price
Old School RuneScape is free to play on Steam.
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Old School RuneScape reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Old School RuneScape on Twitch
Twitch category "Old School RuneScape", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Old School RuneScape Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 20 Oct 2026, with a peak of 92,290 viewers and 39,767 on average.
Old School RuneScape streamers right now
SkillSpecs1,145- Mr_Mammal870
- Alfie593
- Lake337
- Muts309
Old School RuneScape achievements
Old School RuneScape has 20 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 17.9% of them; the rarest, Shopaholic, is held by 2.9% of players.
A New HeroComplete the Tutorial56.7%- Home Sweet HomeUse the Home Teleport Spell with any spellbook33.7%
- Ready Steady CookComplete the Cook's Assistant quest29.5%
- Now We're Getting SomewhereReach a total level of 10028.8%
- Unlimited PowerReach Combat level 2024.6%
- Tis But a ScratchVisit Death's Domain24.2%
- Democracy in ActionVote in a Poll or view Poll results17.3%
- Demon-strationComplete the Demon Slayer Quest17.0%
- Out for the CountComplete the Vampyre Slayer quest16.9%
- Kill or Be KilledEnter the Wilderness16.6%
- Mighty SlayerComplete the Dragon Slayer quest14.0%
- Rags to RichesComplete a Clue Scroll13.7%
- FashionScapeChat clothing with Thessalia in Varrock13.4%
- Toll DodgerPass through the Al-Kharid/Lumbridge gate without paying11.3%
- SwashbucklerEquip a Mithril Scimitar9.8%
- Get the bootEquip Fancy Boots or Fighting Boots from Stronghold of Security8.6%
- I Canoe Believe It!Ride the canoe in Lumbridge7.6%
- Breath of Fresh AirCraft some Air Runes at the Air Altar6.8%
- Fisherman's FriendCatch a Tuna at Musa Point4.1%
- ShopaholicVisit the General Stores in Lumbridge, Falador, Varrock, Edgeville, Rimmington, Al-kharid and Karamja (Musa point)2.9%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Old School RuneScape DLC
Old School RuneScape has 3 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Old School RuneScape news and patch notes
- Nov 4, 2026 Hardcore Worlds OUT TODAY | November 4th
- Nov 3, 2026 Quest Month Kick Off, TFA Tweaks & More!
- Oct 28, 2026 Halloween Event 2026 | October 28th
- Oct 20, 2026 The Fractured Archive, Out Today
- Oct 14, 2026 More Gathering Efficiencies
- Oct 7, 2026 Pete Kayer's Challenges | October 7th
- Sep 30, 2026 Grand Exchange Improvements: Beyond Max Cash | September 30th
- Sep 23, 2026 Further Gathering Efficiencies | September 23rd
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Old School RuneScape FAQ
Is Old School RuneScape dead?
No, Old School RuneScape is not dead. 1,157 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,561. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 12% on the month before).
How many people play Old School RuneScape?
1,157 people are playing Old School RuneScape on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,561 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Old School RuneScape?
Old School RuneScape reached its all-time Steam peak of 6,020 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2021.
Is Old School RuneScape growing or declining?
Old School RuneScape is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,765, up 12% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Old School RuneScape most active?
Old School RuneScape usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York).
Is Old School RuneScape free?
Yes, Old School RuneScape is free to play on Steam.
Is Old School RuneScape good?
Steam players rate Old School RuneScape Very Positive: 82% of 20,957 reviews are positive.
When did Old School RuneScape come out?
Old School RuneScape was released on Steam on Feb 24, 2021.
Who made Old School RuneScape?
Old School RuneScape was developed by Jagex Ltd.
Is Old School RuneScape still worth playing?
Old School RuneScape has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,157 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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