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RuneScape ® player count chart
No, RuneScape ® is not dead. 1,321 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,371. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 8% on the month before).
History from Oct 1, 2020
RuneScape ® monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2,000 | -1.57% | 3,167 |
| October 2026 | 2,032 | +6.83% | 3,173 |
| September 2026 | 1,902 | -34.27% | 3,347 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +63.31% | 5,092 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +20.95% | 3,118 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -23.89% | 2,578 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +12.08% | 3,387 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -15.33% | 3,022 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -13.44% | 3,569 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -6.68% | 4,123 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +12.96% | 4,418 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +10.01% | 3,911 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -11.57% | 3,555 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -15.24% | 4,020 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +34.48% | 4,743 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +9.47% | 3,527 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -0.89% | 3,222 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -18.25% | 3,251 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +16.46% | 3,977 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -6.36% | 3,415 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -5.17% | 3,647 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -3.42% | 3,846 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -12.77% | 3,982 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +9.21% | 4,565 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +24.93% | 4,180 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -2.79% | 3,346 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -7.17% | 3,442 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +14.41% | 3,708 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +2.14% | 3,241 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -15.63% | 3,173 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +10.94% | 3,761 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -9.04% | 3,390 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -13.67% | 3,727 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +9.21% | 4,317 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -30.32% | 3,953 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +24.22% | 5,673 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +20.09% | 4,567 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -17.49% | 3,803 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -37.88% | 4,609 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +33.56% | 7,419 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +14.65% | 5,555 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -4.89% | 4,845 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +6.24% | 5,094 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -4.79% | 4,795 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -22.21% | 5,036 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +9.03% | 6,474 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +10.41% | 5,938 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -11.92% | 5,378 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +17.47% | 6,106 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -7.46% | 5,198 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -21.16% | 5,617 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +19.25% | 7,125 |
| July 2022 | n/a | +8.95% | 5,975 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -17.38% | 5,484 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +27.38% | 6,638 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +3.66% | 5,211 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -26.56% | 5,027 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -15.4% | 6,845 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +8.65% | 8,091 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +5.35% | 7,447 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +19.71% | 7,069 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -19% | 5,905 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -16.18% | 7,290 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +25.59% | 8,697 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -11.23% | 6,925 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -21.13% | 7,801 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +6.45% | 9,891 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -1.47% | 9,292 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -15.76% | 9,431 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +26.67% | 11,196 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +8.31% | 8,839 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -33.97% | 8,161 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -1.67% | 12,359 |
| October 2020 | n/a | n/a | 12,569 |
How many people play RuneScape ® right now?
1,321 people are playing RuneScape ® on Steam right now. That makes it the #446 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,371 players. Today's peak is 9% below its 30-day average daily peak of 2,617.
Is RuneScape ® growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days RuneScape ® averaged a daily peak of 2,617 players, up 8% compared with the 30 days before (2,430). Its highest point this month (3,173) is 11% below the same period last year (3,555). In its first month after release (Oct 14, 2020) it peaked at 12,569 players. Today's player count is 11% of its all-time peak of 12,569, set on Oct 25, 2020.
Best time to play RuneScape ®
Based on the last 14 days, 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 49% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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RuneScape ® players by hour and weekday
When 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 RuneScape ®
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.
- Developer
- Jagex Ltd
- Released
- Oct 14, 2020
- Genre
- Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 4 languages
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RuneScape ® price
RuneScape ® is free to play on Steam.
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RuneScape ® reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
RuneScape ® on Twitch
Twitch category "RuneScape", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
RuneScape ® Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 15 Oct 2026, with a peak of 3,796 viewers and 1,136 on average.
RuneScape ® streamers right now
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- PupRs118
- Wazzy104
- SR_BigBoaby96
Average viewers while live.
RuneScape ® achievements
RuneScape ® has 20 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 8.0% of them; the rarest, Uncharted, is held by 1.5% of players.
Burthorpe LodestoneUnlocked the lodestone at Burthorpe, the town of training52.2%- Lumbridge LodestoneUnlocked the lodestone at Lumbridge, the city of stone28.9%
- Sir MittClimbed to the top of the white knights' castle and saw all there was to see7.8%
- Always PreparedClaimed an anti-dragon shield from the Duke of Lumbridge7.1%
- The Jack of SpadesGained access to the golden city of Menaphos by completing the Jack of Spades quest6.1%
- Castles in the SkyStepped inside the portal at clan camp and visited a clan citadel floating in the sky6.1%
- Anachronia LodestoneUnlocked the lodestone at Anachronia, the island of great beasts5.5%
- At One with NatureCrafted nature runes at the altar buried in the jungle4.8%
- Lumbridge Beginner TasksCompleted all the tasks in the Lumbridge beginner set4.3%
- Lumbridge Medium TasksCompleted all the tasks in the Lumbridge Medium set4.1%
- PrifddinasUnlocked the lodestone at Prifdinnas, the city of the elves4.1%
- Embrace the ChaosSolved the Embrace the Chaos mystery within the Infernal Source archaeology site4.0%
- Something BarrowedDefeated the 6 (or 7) barrows brothers and claimed their loot 5 times over3.9%
- Treasure SeekerFinished 10 clue scrolls and claimed their loot3.8%
- Sinking FastCompleted a sinkhole activity3.4%
- 99 with a flakeReached the highest level in a skill and unfurled a flag in the prestigious max guild garden3.1%
- Lumbridge Hard TasksCompleted all the tasks in the Lumbridge hard set2.9%
- Who's the Boss?Killed 1000 of RuneScape's bosses2.9%
- A Lick of PaintSelected your chosen colour of kitten from Gertrude, using the ring of charos2.7%
- UnchartedTravelled to the Arc islands and visited 50 uncharted isles1.5%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
RuneScape ® DLC
RuneScape ® has 7 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest RuneScape ® news and patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 November's Month Ahead
- Oct 26, 2026 The Week Ahead: October Patch Week Patch notes
- Oct 19, 2026 RuneScape Plugins Officially Available Now!
- Oct 15, 2026 Reignited: An Update From Mod Ryan
- Oct 3, 2026 RuneScape 2027 Roadmap
- Oct 2, 2026 RuneFest 2026 Final Preview
- Sep 24, 2026 What's happening with MTX Items in RuneScape
- Sep 21, 2026 The Week Ahead: The Deep Clean, Leagues II wrapping up & New furniture limit!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
RuneScape ® FAQ
Is RuneScape ® dead?
No, RuneScape ® is not dead. 1,321 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,371. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 8% on the month before).
How many people play RuneScape ®?
1,321 people are playing RuneScape ® on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,371 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for RuneScape ®?
RuneScape ® reached its all-time Steam peak of 12,569 concurrent players on Oct 25, 2020.
Is RuneScape ® growing or declining?
RuneScape ® is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 2,617, up 8% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is RuneScape ® most active?
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 RuneScape ® free?
Yes, RuneScape ® is free to play on Steam.
Is RuneScape ® good?
Steam players rate RuneScape ® Very Positive: 81% of 27,506 reviews are positive.
When did RuneScape ® come out?
RuneScape ® was released on Steam on Oct 14, 2020.
Who made RuneScape ®?
RuneScape ® was developed by Jagex Ltd.
Is RuneScape ® still worth playing?
RuneScape ® has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,321 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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