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MapleStory

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First release
Apr 29, 2003
Developer
Nexon Korea, Wizet
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Platform · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

Welcome to MapleStory, the original side-scrolling MMORPG where epic adventure, action and good friends await you. With hundreds of hours of gameplay, this immersive role-playing experience will allow you to unleash your wild side as you create and train a mighty hero, conquer perilous dungeons, overcome terrifying bosses, socialize with your friends and much more. Your MapleStory begins today!

Also known as 冒险岛, 楓之谷, nxsteam.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 29, 2003
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 03, 2003
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 11, 2005
All 9 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 01, 2005
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 12, 2007
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 09, 2012
Mac
Nov 28, 2024
Mac
Dec 04, 2025
Mac
May 21, 2026
Game modes
Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
pirates, anime, magic, grinding, 2d
… All 65, summoning support, death, elves, pets, christmas, action-adventure, side-scrolling, steam, halloween, time limit, undead, online, teleportation, good vs evil, free-to-play, warriors, clan, boss fight, digital distribution, countdown timer, attributes, leveling up, world map, human, skill points in game, bow and arrow, loot gathering, microtransaction, party system, non-player character, sprinting mechanics, snail, treasure chest, character creation, pick your gender, questing, player vs environment, real-time combat, parrying, shaky camera, spellcaster, floating island, healer, level cap, skill tree, merchants, mana, regenerating health, virtual shop, elementalist, fast traveling, airship, adapted to - anime, phoenix, ghostly manifestation, adamantium, passive ability, anti-cheat system, promotional drink tie-in, in-app purchases

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Steam users rate this Mixed, 15,769 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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