Jagex Launcher VS Steam: The Best RuneScape Client Revealed

When it comes to RuneScape, there are two popular clients gamers use, and in today’s guide we’re going to compare Jagex Launcher vs Steam and see which one is a better choice for gaming.

Jagex Launcher vs Steam, which one is better?

Jagex Launcher – A lightweight RuneScape launcher

If you’re not familiar with this software, it’s a simple and lightweight launcher for RuneScape and RuneScape Old School.

The software allows you to quickly and easily start the game, and you can sign it without having to type your password. The launcher also allows you to quickly and easily switch between accounts and characters.

It also supports Runelite, which is a major bonus for many RuneScape Old School gamers. It’s worth mentioning that Jagex Launcher offers 4 clients, the official one, RuneLite, legacy Java, and HDOS.

If you want to learn more, we have a special Jagex Launcher review that goes into more detail.

Steam – A game distribution juggernaut

Steam needs no introduction, it’s the largest game distribution service on the planet, with thousands of titles available, one of them being Runescape.

Unlike the Jagex Launcher, Steam is limited only to the official client and the Old School version, and if you want to play RuneLite, you’ll have to use workarounds.

However, Steam brings several advantages, such as the ability to track your in-game playtime, take screenshots, access the Steam Community and achievements, and access your friend list, all while playing RuneScape.

This is important if you want to communicate with your friends or if you want to play another game from your Steam library.

One complaint that gamers had with Steam is that once you link your RuneScape account to Steam, the 2FA will be disabled for your account, and you’ll rely solely on Steam’s two-factor authentication.

Several users reported that their RuneScape accounts were hacked because of these, but that can be easily prevented by using the Steam Guard.

Can you use a Jagex account on Steam?

While it’s possible to link the two, keep in mind that you can only access one character on your Jagex account, which can be extremely limiting.

Is RuneScape better on Steam?

So which one is better for RuneScape, Steam, or Jagex Launcher? In our opinion, Jagex Launcher is much faster, more lightweight, and easier to use, plus it lets you access different versions of RuneScape, including RuneLite, so if you haven’t already, go ahead and download Jagex Launcher.

On the other hand, if you don’t want to install an additional launcher on your PC, and if you want all your games to be in a single library, and have access to your friend list on Steam while playing, then Steam is a better choice for you.

If we had to pick one, we’d go for Jagex Launcher, simply because it’s more lightweight and does its job perfectly. But what about you, what is your favorite client for RuneScape? Let us know in the comments below.