Sorcery! 3 vs Old School RuneScape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sorcery! 3
Embark on an epic adventure through a cursed wilderness filled with monsters, traps, and magic. Explore freely, make thousands of choices that shape your story, and master new spells. This interactive fiction game offers a unique experience with dynamic time travel elements.
- Explore freely through a dynamic world
- Alter the world with time beacons
- Thousands of choices that shape your adventure
- Thirty new enemies with unique strategies
- Discover new spells and master magic
- Play the game of bluff and deceit, Swindlestones
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An epic adventure through a cursed wilderness of monsters, traps and magic. Begin your journey here! (Parts 1 and 2 not required.) *** Rock Paper Shotgun best RPG of 2016 *** "Sorcery! 3 is unlike anything you’ve ever played. Its mix of puzzle-solving, combat, and choose-your-own-adventure stylings have created a unique form of entertainment that I cannot wait to get back into" - Pocket Tactics, 5/5 "An amazing adventure... easily the biggest and most satisfying gamebook ever released on iOS" - TouchArcade, 5/5 "[One] of 2015’s best iPhone games", TIME magazine "This dragon-centric chapter of Sorcery! 3 does a fantastic job of keeping things dynamic and interesting, and better yet, its new puzzle-like aspect gives it the kind of magical, surprise-filled, combat-related fun fantasy fans live for." - Examiner.com, 5/5 "Sorcery! 3 demonstrates just how wonderful interactive fiction can be." - 148apps + Explore everywhere - move freely through the world, any way you want, creating your own unique story + New time beacons allow you to alter the world dynamically - travel through the present, or into the past, or mix the two + Thousands of choices - all are remembered, and shape your adventure + Thirty new enemies, including seven deadly serpents, each with their own strategies - and weaknesses + Adapted from the best-selling gamebook series by legendary game designer Steve Jackson + Swindlestones is back! The game of bluff and deceit is back, with new, smarter, opponents + New spells to discover and new magic to master + Five Gods, all with different quirks and powers + Start your adventure here, or load your characters and choices from Part 2 + New music from "80 Days" composer Laurence Chapman + Two new 3D hand-drawn maps to explore by Mike Schley "A seminal moment in interactive fiction" - Gamezebo "A vast and engaging third chapter that expands brilliantly on the first two" - PocketGamer (Gold award) The land of Kakhabad is a wilderness - a ruined desert, a tangled forest, cruel mountains and fissures, all guarded by seven fearsome serpents. But you must cross this land if you are to reach Mampang and the Crown of Kings. Rely on your wits or fight your way through - play with honour, or lie, cheat and steal - the choices are all yours. From the creators of TIME's Game of the Year 2014, "80 Days", comes the third instalment in the acclaimed Steve Jackson's Sorcery! series. An interactive story told through thousands of choices, all of which are remembered, where no two adventures are the same. Adapted and expanded from the million-selling gamebook series by legendary game designer Steve Jackson, co-founder of Lionhead Studios (with Peter Molyneux) and co-creator of Fighting Fantasy and Games Workshop (with Ian Livingstone). Using inkle's unique inklewriter technology, the story is written in real-time, built around your choices and actions. Praise for the Sorcery! series: * "I love this app... better than any gamebook ever was in your head when you were a kid" - 5/5, Interactive Fiction of the Year, Pocket Tactics * Top 20 Mobile Game of 2013, Touch Arcade * Top 25 Mobile Game of 2013 Gamezebo * Gold Award, Pocket Gamer * "Some of 2013's best interactive storytelling" - IGN * "inkle's adaptation of Sorcery! takes the genre to a whole new level" - Kotaku
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Old School RuneScape at Free against Sorcery! 3's $4.99. Old School RuneScape also leads on ratings volume (93K vs 77) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Sorcery! 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support 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
Old School RuneScape is free to download; Sorcery! 3 costs $4.99 up front. Old School RuneScape sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month. Sorcery! 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sorcery! 3 against 4.8 for Old School RuneScape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Old School RuneScape has 93K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Sorcery! 3's written reviews are positive against 64% of Old School RuneScape's.
Sorcery! 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, Old School RuneScape every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Sorcery! 3 | Old School RuneScape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (77 ratings) | 4.8 (93K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews — better | 63.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 77 | 93K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #13 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 321 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | inkle | Jagex |
Customer experience
Sorcery! 3
Old School RuneScape
User reviews
Sorcery! 3
From 77 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Outstanding game
- 👍 Unique and well-made series
- 👍 Captivating and engaging story
- 👍 Immersive and thought-provoking
- 👍 Memorable characters and lore
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Frustrating moments due to randomness
- 🤔 Lack of clear direction at times
- 🤔 Monotonous exploration in later stages
Old School RuneScape
From 93K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Bugs and requests
Sorcery! 3
Reported bugs
3 issues- Bugs with certain encounters and items
- Crashes on older devices
- Issues with accessing certain areas
Requested features
3 requests- Additional game modes or variants
- Improved navigation and UI
- Ability to save the fractured world
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
In-app purchases
Sorcery! 3
No in-app purchases
Old School RuneScape
- 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
- 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
Questions
Is Sorcery! 3 free?
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