The best Old School RuneScape alternatives in 2026
Old School RuneScape scores 8.5 and ranks #3 in RPG & Adventure Games. It's not for everyone: skip it if you want modern graphics or quick, story-led sessions. Here's every alternative we rank, and exactly where each one is stronger or weaker.
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Diablo Immortal
Classic Diablo dungeon crawling with an MMO on top 7.8 -0.7 vs Old School RuneScape- Worse value -3.2
- Better design +1.4
- Slower -0.8
- Less private -0.8
Best for: Diablo fans who want quick loot runs on a phone and won't chase the endgame
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Genshin Impact
A huge anime open world with elemental combat and co-op 8.3 -0.2 vs Old School RuneScape- Better design +1.8
- Worse value -1.8
- Slower -1.4
Best for: Explorers who want a vast anime world and don't mind gacha
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Sky: Children of the Light
A gentle social adventure from the makers of Journey 8.7 +0.2 vs Old School RuneScape- Better design +2.0
- More private +1.2
- Fewer features -1.0
- Slower -0.6
Best for: Players who want a calm, beautiful adventure to share with friends
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- More private +2.4
- Better design +1.6
- Fewer features -1.4
- Slower -0.6
Best for: Story lovers who want a moody, self-contained adventure they can finish
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Honkai: Star Rail
A space-opera RPG with clever turn-based battles 8.3 -0.2 vs Old School RuneScape- Worse value -1.8
- Better design +1.7
- Slower -0.8
- Fewer features -0.4
Best for: RPG fans who like turn-based strategy and a story with jokes
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Zenless Zone Zero
Stylish combo combat in a near-future city of Hollows 8.1 -0.4 vs Old School RuneScape- Worse value -1.8
- Better design +1.7
- Slower -1.2
- Fewer features -0.8
Best for: Action fans who want stylish, combo-heavy fights in short bursts
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7
Wuthering Waves
Open-world action RPG with fast, parry-heavy combat 7.9 -0.5 vs Old School RuneScape- Worse value -1.8
- Slower -1.6
- Better design +1.4
- Less private -0.6
Best for: Action RPG fans who want harder, skill-based combat in an open world
