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Jagex

For nostalgic long-term gamers and sandbox RPG enthusiasts who value deep progression and community-influenced game design.

3apps3.9(282.8K)Games

Snapshot

Who is Jagex?

Providing deep, player-driven MMORPG experiences and long-term progression systems for a global community of sandbox RPG enthusiasts.

Target audience

Nostalgic long-term gamersSandbox RPG enthusiasts who value deep progressionCommunity-influenced game design

Active nemesis

Stonehollow Workshop

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 3
3
apps
Games3

Last updated

Old School RuneScape

v237.5

4mo ago

Active

Publisher DNA

What defines Jagex?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Hardcore MMORPGs and RPG-inspired idle games

Scale

indie

Target audience

Nostalgic long-term gamers and sandbox RPG enthusiasts who value deep progression and community-influenced game design.

Origin

Founded on the 2001 release of RuneScape, which has since reached over 300 million players.

Active

Portfolio momentum

Released 18 updates across 2 active apps in the last 6 months, maintaining a high development cadence for its core titles.

Last release 13d agoActive apps 2Abandoned 1

Company profile

low confidence
Founded
2001

Portfolio

What does Jagex ship?

Apps

3 apps analysed

Old School RuneScape icon
Old School RuneScape

Open world fantasy mmorpg. Retro sandbox RPG with epic quests, PVE & PVP battles

4.1(135.1K)
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RuneScape icon
RuneScape

Open world fantasy mmorpg. Retro sandbox RPG with epic quests, PVE & PVP battles

4.1(135.1K)
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Distributed across 5 markets, strongest in Americas.

Based on 2 of 3 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete Β· last scanned .

Americas (2)

  • United States2 / 2
  • Brazil1 / 2

Europe (3)

  • France1 / 2
  • Germany1 / 2
  • Portugal1 / 2

Core markets (2/2 apps)

United States

Rivals

Who does Jagex compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Stonehollow Workshop

known forEterspire MMO

1 app4.9Games

Eterspire competes for the same mobile MMORPG audience by offering a manual-grind, fantasy-sandbox experience with cross-platform play.

Contenders(3)

Artix Entertainment

known forAdventureQuest 3D MMORPG

1 app4.1Games

Both titles compete for the same mobile-first fantasy MMORPG audience by offering cross-platform progression and sandbox gameplay mechanics.

CipSoft

known forTibiaME - MMORPG

1 app4.0Games

Both applications target the mobile MMORPG market by offering long-term progression within a retro-inspired fantasy environment.

TITULUM ENTERPRISES

known forWarspear Online

2 apps4.9Games

Both titles target the retro-MMORPG audience by prioritizing manual, non-automated gameplay mechanics and freemium monetization models.

Same space(4)

Evgeny Grishakov

known forOpen World MMO Sandbox Online

1 appGames

Open World MMO Sandbox Online targets the sandbox simulation aspect of Old School RuneScape but shifts the focus toward vehicle logistics and economic growth.

NEXON Company

known forMapleStory M: Fantasy MMORPG

1 app4.4Games

MapleStory M serves the same legacy MMORPG demographic as Old School RuneScape but utilizes a 2D anime aesthetic and auto-battle mechanics.

RAGE QUIT GAMES GROUP SP Z O O SPOŁKA KOMANDYTOWA

known forEvil Lands: Epic MMORPG game

1 app4.5Games

Evil Lands targets the same fantasy MMORPG audience as Old School RuneScape but prioritizes high-fidelity combat loops over sandbox depth.

Spacetime Studios

known forPocket Legends MMORPG

1 app3.8Games

Pocket Legends occupies the same long-standing mobile MMORPG space as Old School RuneScape, relying on established social dungeon crawling to retain users.

New entrants(1)

Shadow Council Pty

known forAfterglow: MMORPG

1 app4.0Games

Afterglow appeals to the sandbox MMORPG audience by introducing offline progression mechanics for players with limited time.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Jagex publish?
Jagex has 3 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does Jagex make?
Jagex's portfolio is concentrated in Games, with an average rating of 3.9/5 across rated apps.
What is Jagex's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Old School RuneScape is Jagex's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Jagex's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Jagex's apps across 5 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
3
With full intel:
0
With overview:
3
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Jagex, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. β€œJagex intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-27. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/jagex

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