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RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Action
Adventure
RPG
Early Access
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Adjustable Text Size
Custom Volume Controls
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

On RuneScape's forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen.

Developers: Jagex Ltd
Publishers: Jagex Ltd Graph
Release Date: Apr 15, 2025
Price (USD): $20.99
Current Players: 10k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(82%)
Nostalgic experience
Beautiful graphics
Active development
Engaging skill system
Nostalgic elements
Building and crafting
Magic system
Performance issues
Combat mechanics
Aimless progression
Equipment variety
The general sentiment about Dragonwilds is that it has great potential, especially for fans of RuneScape who appreciate its nostalgic elements and survival gameplay combination. However, it faces technical issues and challenges in ensuring a smooth, rewarding player experience. Many reviewers express optimism about future updates, hoping they will address current shortcomings in combat, quest diversity, and gameplay depth.

Positive Points

  • Dragonwilds delivers a nostalgic experience for RuneScape fans while introducing unique elements of survival and base-building.
  • The game offers beautiful graphics, a large, explorable world, and intriguing combat mechanics compared to other survival games.
  • Frequent updates and active development are leading to constant improvements and new content additions, engaging players continually.
  • Players appreciate the engaging skill system, which marries well with traditional RuneScape progression, giving a familiar yet fresh feel.

    • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from significant performance issues and technical glitches, affecting the enjoyment for many players, especially on lower-end PCs.
  • Combat mechanics, including stamina management and animation locking, make battles feel clunky and frustrating rather than fluid and enjoyable.
  • Quests and progression feel aimless and repetitive, lacking meaningful rewards or narrative depth, which diminishes player motivation.
  • The equipment system lacks variety, with gear progression mainly increasing basic stats without offering diverse or interesting bonuses.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game's nostalgic elements and integration of classic RuneScape aesthetics appeal to many, others feel that it dilutes the survival game mechanics.
  • The building and crafting systems are praised for complexity and detail but criticized for being overly grindy and requiring repetitive resource gathering.
  • Magic system is seen as innovative, adding utility to gameplay but is hindered by excessive dependency on runes and long cooldowns for impactful spells.

    • Common Themes

  • The integration of classic RuneScape elements into a modern survival game format is a central theme, eliciting both nostalgia and criticism.
  • Performance issues are a common complaint, with many players unable to enjoy the game due to crashes or poor optimization.
  • The need for significant content updates and improvements to quests, combat, and the overall gameplay loop is a recurring suggestion from the community.
    • Updated 7/1/2026, 12:01:44 AM UTC
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