Updated daily ยท November 2026
RSPS for returning players: private servers if you are coming back to RuneScape
Coming back after years away is easier on a server that still looks like the game you remember, with a staff team that explains what they changed. This list is built from public listings that speak to that, plus familiar revision tags, not from a survey of every veteran.
What usually works for a returning player
An OSRS-based or 317 world is the least shocking start. Custom servers can be excellent, but you will spend your first week learning systems that did not exist in 2007. Use a unique password, and do not reuse a Jagex login.
How this list is built
A server appears here when its listing mentions returning players, nostalgia, or a classic/old-school feel, or when it is a well-described OSRS or 317 world with a real website. Rank is votes tracked.
Current ranking
9 servers in this group, 5 with a website online at the last check, 13,608 votes tracked. Updated . Right now the top names are Orion, REDEMPTION, Elidinis. Rank uses the same formula as the rest of this site. Ads never change it.
| # | Server | Votes tracked | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orion | 5,190 | Not checked |
| 2 | REDEMPTION | 4,655 | Online |
| 3 | Elidinis | 1,858 | Online |
| 4 | AllstarLegends | 1,316 | Online |
| 5 | LegacyScape 667 | 526 | Online |
| 6 | FizzerX Remastered ALLSTAR OPEN BETA | 54 | Offline |
| 7 | EBONFALL | 8 | Not checked |
| 8 | Allstarlegends Oldschool | 1 | Not checked |
| 9 | 2006Scape | 0 | Online |
Frequently asked questions
Should I go back to official RuneScape instead?
If you want the official economy, group iron and Jagex accounts, yes. A private server is a fan world with its own rules and risks. Read the safety guide first.
Is a 317 server closer to 'old RuneScape' than OSRS?
317 is the 2006-era client. OSRS private servers are closer to today's Old School. Both can feel familiar, in different ways.
How do I avoid a dead world?
Prefer servers with a working website and a non-trivial votes-tracked figure, then check their Discord yourself. We do not invent a players-online count.