Because it’s Runescape
There is no substitute. No other game has ever or will ever come close to accomplishing what it does.
The definition of “easy to pick up, difficult to master”.
Weekly updates that the players have voted on for 13 years.
Nearly every piece of content in the game is still relevant after 20+ years.
Minimal microtransactions, you earn your achievements and can know that everybody else did too.
Best content creators in gaming and it’s not even close. People come from other MMOs and are stunned at the quality and variety.
Unmatched thriving online community of lifetime players. You never quit the game, you only take breaks.