
Runes of MagicVSThe Lord of the Rings Online
Direct comparison between Runes of Magic and The Lord of the Rings Online. View their social activity, release status, platform availability, and other key details.
Game Status
Status
Runes of Magic status is active.
Status
The Lord of the Rings Online status is active.
Estimated Daily Players
Estimated Daily Players
We estimate that Runes of Magic has currently around 2k players daily.
Runes of Magic is a free-to-play MMORPG launched in 2009 by Gameforge and developed by Runewaker. Though once popular, it has aged considerably, and population has declined over time. As an older niche MMO with no major recent relaunches or expansions, it likely retains a small, dedicated player base, estimated at around 2,000 daily active players in 2024.
Estimated Daily Players
We estimate that The Lord of the Rings Online has currently around 20k players daily.
The Lord of the Rings Online is a classic MMORPG released in 2007. Despite its age, it maintains a loyal niche player base due to the enduring popularity of the Lord of the Rings IP and regular updates from Standing Stone Games. However, its age and niche status mean the daily active player base has declined considerably from its peak, currently estimated around 20,000 daily active players.
Social Score
Social activity comparison between Runes of Magic and The Lord of the Rings Online. Data includes social media activity, community discussions, and online mentions tracked over time.
Social score for Runes of Magic
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | ~0 | |
| December 2025 | ~0 | |
| November 2025 | ~0 | |
| October 2025 | ~0 | 100.0% |
| September 2025 | ~2 |
Social score for The Lord of the Rings Online
| Month | Social Score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | ~0 | |
| December 2025 | ~0 | |
| November 2025 | ~0 | |
| October 2025 | ~0 | 100.0% |
| September 2025 | ~21 |
Game Age
Age
Runes of Magic was released in March 2009 (17 years ago).
Age
The Lord of the Rings Online was released in April 2007 (19 years ago).
Platforms
Runes of Magic is available on 1 platform.
Player Perspectives
Runes of Magic offers 1 player perspective.
The Lord of the Rings Online offers 2 player perspectives.
Developers
Runes of Magic has 1 developer.
The Lord of the Rings Online has 3 developers.
Publishers
The Lord of the Rings Online has 6 publishers.
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