RuneLite is a free, open source OldSchool RuneScape client.
Publisher’s description
What is RuneLite?
RuneLite by RuneLite is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It is written in Java. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.7.5, released on May 22, 2025. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 22 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.3 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 7,683 times. The source code on GitHub (runelite/launcher) has 86 stars. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and ScummVM.
Project description on GitHub: “Launcher for RuneLite”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: RuneLite is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RuneLite safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E2C0266DA99E2C5ADEBAAB31B946763F795E01841A6EEDA66879FB9CBECD33F7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 22 versions ›22 versions over 4 years · about 5.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7.5Latest | May 22, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.7.4 | March 14, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.7.3 | January 22, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.7.2 | August 20, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.7.1 | March 17, 2024 | — | ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.10 | November 19, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.8 | August 10, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.6.7 | July 23, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RuneLite.RuneLite -echoco install runelite -yRuneLiteSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask runeliteflatpak install flathub net.runelite.RuneLiteInformation
- Publisher
- RuneLite
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- BSD-2-CLAUSE
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/runelite/launcher
- Written in
- Java
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.7.5
- Released
- May 22, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 22
- Updates / year
- 5.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 7,683
- GitHub stars
- 86
- GitHub forks
- 106
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RuneLite.RuneLite
- Chocolatey package
- runelite
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Frequently asked questions
Is RuneLite free?
Yes. RuneLite is open-source software under the BSD-2-CLAUSE licence.
Is RuneLite safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install RuneLite with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can RuneLite be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does RuneLite run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of RuneLite?
The versions page lists all 22 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use RuneLite without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to RuneLite?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, ScummVM, Steam and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
