The 2004 you remember. On your machine.
2004scape Unlimited is a free desktop app that runs the 2004 game engine. Play on your own, or host a world and invite a few friends.
No one is playing right now — be the first
Windows and Linux today — no macOS build yet.
What is 2004scape Unlimited?
It is a native desktop app built around the 2004 game engine. Everything you need to play — the engine, the world and your saves — lives in the one application, so there is nothing to sign up for and no server to keep running unless you want to host for friends.
Worlds are yours. You choose a name, pick a ruleset, and can play it alone for as long as you like. When you want company, host the same world and share a short join code.
Open Worlds
No worlds are open right now. Start one and invite a friend.
Features
Play offline
The whole game runs on your machine. No connection needed, and no one else has to be online.
Host a game for friends
Start a world, share the name or a join code, and your friends join from their own copy of the app.
Classic, Modern or Custom
Play at the original rates, a relaxed double rate, or set your own XP and members rules.
One self-contained app
No account to create, no launcher to configure, no server to maintain. Download it and play.
How it works
- Download the appPick your platform, run the installer, and open 2004scape Unlimited.
- Create a worldGive it a name and choose a ruleset. Offline play starts straight away.
- Play, or inviteSettle in alone, or host a game and pass the code to your friends.
Requirements
| Platform | Package | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 or 11 | 64-bit installer (.exe) | Yes |
| Linux x86_64 | AppImage | Yes |
| macOS | Not yet built | No |
Questions
Is it free?
Yes. The app is free to download, and there is nothing to buy once you have it.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up. You create characters inside the app, and they stay on your machine.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. Host a game from the app, share the world name or join code, and your friends can join from their own copy of the app.
Why does a world disappear from the list?
A world is listed only while its host is running. When the host closes the game or loses connection, the world unlists itself within a minute.
Is this RuneScape?
This is an independent, community-run preservation project. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jagex Ltd.
Does it work on macOS?
Not yet. We build for Windows and Linux today; a macOS build is not currently available.
Where do my characters live?
On your own machine, stored per world, so a host never sees them. The world keeps the save files, and your characters follow that world wherever it runs.