Comparison

Old School RuneScape vs Arclight City

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Old School RuneScape

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in a vast sandbox MMORPG. Explore a world shaped by its players, master numerous skills, and battle challenging bosses. Experience nostalgic point-and-click gameplay with modern MMO mechanics, available across multiple platforms.

Highlights
  • Player-voted content updates
  • Cross-platform gameplay
  • Epic boss battles and raids
  • Hundreds of lore-rich quests
  • 24 diverse skills to master
  • Vast explorable world
Features
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Old School RuneScape Old School RuneScape is the iconic fantasy MMORPG that defined a generation. Based on the original 2007 version of RuneScape, this is the only major MMO RPG shaped entirely by its players, with new content voted into the game by the community. With over 300 million accounts created since 2001, RuneScape remains one of the world’s most played online role-playing games. Whether you're new to Gielinor or returning for the nostalgia, Old School RuneScape delivers a deep, evolving sandbox RPG adventure. Master 24 Skills, Including Sailing Train across 24 unique skills, including the new Sailing skill. Captain your own ship, explore uncharted islands, and uncover powerful rewards on the open sea. From Combat and Slayer to Fishing, Runecrafting, and Sailing, this open-world MMORPG offers true progression and freedom. Choose your path: • Max every skill • Build a PvP account • Play as an Ironman • Or explore at your own pace This is your MMO, play your way. Epic Quests & Story Adventures Embark on hundreds of immersive quests filled with humour, danger, and rich fantasy storytelling. Solve mysteries, defeat legendary foes, and shape your character’s legacy. From early-game beginner quests to Grandmaster challenges, Old School RuneScape delivers classic RPG quest design with modern depth. Bosses, Raids & Endgame PvM Take on powerful bosses and conquer epic raids, including: • Chambers of Xeric • Theatre of Blood • Tombs of Amascut Whether you're learning how to survive your first raid, or you're chasing the title of raid master, Old School RuneScape offers some of the most rewarding PvM in any MMORPG. Explore a Vast Open World MMO Adventure across the enormous world of Gielinor, from desert kingdoms and haunted swamps to tropical islands and now the open seas. Every region unlocks new training methods, bosses, skilling activities, and unforgettable quests in this living fantasy MMO. True Cross-Platform Gameplay Play Old School RuneScape on mobile and desktop with one account across the same game worlds. Skill on the go, complete a quest on mobile, then raid on desktop, your progress stays with you. Free-to-Play or Become a Member Start your adventure for free, or unlock the full MMORPG experience with Membership: • 9 additional skills • Hundreds more quests • Exclusive bosses and raids • Expanded world map and bank space Download Old School RuneScape today and begin your adventure in the world’s most community-driven MMORPG. Privacy policy: https://legal.jagex.com/docs/policies/privacy Terms and conditions: https://www.jagex.com/terms Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information: https://www.jagex.com/en-GB/terms/privacy#do-not-sell

About

Arclight City

Engage in a cyberpunk MMORPG set in a neon-drenched city. Build your gang, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and customize gear. Master turn-based combat and rise to power in this text-based adventure.

Highlights
  • Unique mercenaries with special abilities
  • Unlimited weapons and gear customization
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Turn-based combat
  • Anime and pixel art style
  • Idle and background progression
  • Auto farming
Features
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In the neon-soaked streets of Arclight City, the balance of power is threatened by secret corporations and dangerous underworld figures. The sprawling metropolis is hanging by a thread. It all depends on you and your gang to restore order...or seize control for yourselves. But let's be real, we just want to dominate the city and crush our rivals! This is the cyberpunk MMORPG adventure you've always dreamed of. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, build your gang, customize crazy cyber-gear, and rise to power! Super easy and intuitive controls, smooth gameplay, and immersive rogue-like elements make this the best MMORPG you will find on mobile. Features: - Unique Mercenaries: Each with special abilities to master. - Unlimited Weapons & Gear: Collect, craft, and upgrade an endless array of items to create the ultimate loadout. Make each piece of gear truly unique! - Procedurally Generated Dungeons: Dive into thrilling, ever-changing dungeons! Navigate layouts filled with hidden secrets, valuable treasures, and unexpected threats. Make meaningful choices during dynamic encounters—succeed to earn rewards or face consequences if you fail. Collect hundreds of unique lore notes to uncover the mysteries of Arclight City. Every dungeon brings new traps, puzzles, and enemies, making each adventure unpredictable and exciting.  - Turn-Based Combat: Strategize and take turns to defeat your enemies with tactical precision. - Anime & Pixel Art Style: Enjoy a unique blend of anime-inspired visuals and detailed pixel art, making Arclight City stand out with its distinct aesthetic. - Idle & Background Tasks: Progress while you're away! Keep advancing even when the app is closed. - Auto farm: Leave the app open and your character will slowly gather experience and items over time. Download Arclight City today and dive into the neon-drenched world of power, mystery, and adventure. The fate of Arclight City is in your hands!

Screenshots

Old School RuneScape4 screens
Arclight City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Arclight City at none against Old School RuneScape's shown. Old School RuneScape's advantage is ratings volume (93K vs 188) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Old School RuneScape sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month and Arclight City sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Old School RuneScape against 4.7 for Arclight City. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Old School RuneScape has 93K ratings behind it against 188, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Old School RuneScape's written reviews are positive against 63% of Arclight City's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Old School RuneScape ships an update every 2 weeks, Arclight City monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Old School RuneScape versus Arclight City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOld School RuneScapeArclight City
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (93K ratings) — better4.7 (188 ratings)
Positive reviews63.8% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings93K — better188
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB8 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperJagexChing Huang

Customer experience

Old School RuneScape

All ratings92,974 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews2,430 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative29.2%

Arclight City

All ratings188 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

User reviews

Old School RuneScape

From 93K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 🌐 Full game experience on mobile
  • 👍 Nostalgic and enjoyable gameplay
  • 🎮 Seamless transition from PC to mobile
  • 💰 No microtransactions

Room to improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Confusing for new players
  • 🔒 Account security issues
  • 🗺️ Limited mobile-specific features

Arclight City

From 188 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Captivating and fun gameplay
  • 🌌 Great cyberpunk aesthetic
  • 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
  • 🎮 Better mechanics than previous game
  • 👍 Casual and fun for cyberpunk fans

Room to improve

  • 📉 Poor moderation and punishment
  • 💰 Pay-to-play mechanics
  • ⏳ Slow energy/psychosis removal
  • 🚫 Zero to none drop rates
  • 🔞 Embarrassing soft-core pornographic content

Bugs and requests

Old School RuneScape

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and account bans
  • Sync problems when switching between devices
  • Chat box and input field glitches
  • Freezing and crashing during high-activity areas

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable UI and controls
  • Improved account recovery process
  • Optimized performance for older devices
  • Ability to transfer progress from old accounts
  • More tutorials and guidance for new players

Arclight City

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unplayable on iPhone X and up due to screen issues
  • Cannot access settings without finishing tutorial
  • Screen shape issues on newer iPhones
  • Nothing works when clicked unless in-game purchases are made

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more soundtrack tracks
  • Improve moderation and punishment system
  • Implement character/avatar updates with equipment
  • Add more dungeons and special keys for entry
  • Add male mercenaries to the team
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  • Reduce the prevalence of anime girls in art
  • Add PvP to the game
  • Improve social features and community aspects
  • Add more music
  • Change icon and app store pictures to differentiate from previous game

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Old School RuneScape

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Membership2 variants$12.491 Month
  • 1 Month Membership2 variants$14.991 Month
  • 3 Month Membership2 variants$29.993 Months
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  • 12 Month Membership2 variants$131.991 Year
One-time4
  • Old School Bond x 1$8.99
  • Old School Bond x 1$9.99
  • Old School Bonds x 3$26.95
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  • Old School Bonds x 5$44.95
6 purchases

Arclight City

One-time6
  • premium1$1.99
  • premium2$4.99
  • premium3$9.99
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  • premium4$19.99
  • premium5$49.99
  • premium6$99.99

Questions

Is Old School RuneScape free?
Old School RuneScape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arclight City free?
Arclight City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Old School RuneScape or Arclight City?
Old School RuneScape is rated higher. Old School RuneScape averages 4.8 out of 5 from 93K ratings, while Arclight City averages 4.7 from 188 ratings.
Do Old School RuneScape or Arclight City have ads?
Old School RuneScape shows ads; Arclight City does not.
Which is updated more often, Old School RuneScape or Arclight City?
Old School RuneScape ships an update every 2 weeks, and Arclight City monthly. Most recently, Old School RuneScape was updated on November 1, 2026 and Arclight City on October 31, 2026.

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