Action · August 9, 2012
MapleStory (2012)
Join over 260 Million Global Players in MapleStory, one of the original MMORPGs, where epic adventure, action-packed gameplay, & good friends await you! Featuring an iconic 2D art style, MapleStory offers the thrill of explosive power, bold anime-style self-expression, and absolute control of your characters’ awesome abilities. Build your perfect custom hero from over 40 distinct classes with thousands of unique cosmetic options, and set off on your journey to face never-ending challenges and enjoy extraordinary rewards. Discover Your Story! Key Features: Create a gaming experience as unique as your personality by designing your own MapleStory hero. With over 40 unique classes to choose from, each with their own amazing abilities as well as an almost limitless number of cosmetic options, your hero will truly become one-of-a-kind. Become a leader in the Maple Alliance and a legendary hero to inspire players for years to come. 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 conquer perilous dungeons, overcome terrifying bosses, socialize with your friends and much more. Immerse yourself in Maple World’s rich lore-filled history and epic storylines as you traverse lush forests, arid deserts, frozen tundras, underwater kingdoms, lost civilizations, and even a city in the sky! With hundreds of locations to roam, secrets to discover, and bosses to master, MapleStory offers a wealth of gameplay for you to uncover.
Action releases from 2012
71 Action titles launched in 2012 — top 6 by review volume.
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- MMORPG · 517
- 2D Platformer · 476
- Character Customization · 474
- Loot · 468
- Free to Play · 459
- Side Scroller · 454
- PvE · 450
- Multiplayer · 422
- Multiple Endings · 418
- Co-op · 417
- Cute · 417
- Anime · 416
- Platformer · 411
- PvP · 408
- Third Person · 407
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 14.2k Steam reviews | Top 32% in Action |
| Positive rating | 63% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 93% |
| Concurrent peak | 8.1k players | Top 3% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 138 h average | Top 2% for session depth among Action |
Press Quotes
'MapleStory is an MMO where the mixture of cuteness and a serious RPG feel has harmoniously mixed itself into one interesting game.' – OnRPG 'MapleStory continues to break its own records as more and more players continue to fall in love with its vibrant art style, exciting action-themed gameplay and compelling lore...' – Gamers Daily News “MapleStory is hands down one of the best free-to-play MMORPGs of all time.” – MMOHut
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 9, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Developer | NEXON Korea Corporation |
| Publisher | Nexon America Inc. |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
63%Mixed · 14.2k reviews
8.9k positive · 5.2k negative
Peak concurrent players
8.1k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
138h
extensive (100+ hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
63h
Current engagement
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- MMO
- Co-op
Community
- Steam Trading Cards
Other
- Single-player











