MapleStory M

MapleStory M

Released Mar 2026

The MapleStory you missed is calling you. MapleStory M is an MMORPG full of MapleStory's signature charm and worldview. Enjoy jobs bursting with personality, lighthearted battles, an easy leveling-up system, and even co-op gameplay. Begin your own adventure in this adorable 2D side-scrolling world.

37% positive · 178 reviews
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Released, ongoing live service game
High confidence
Live Service
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Released, ongoing live service game
High confidence
Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

MapleStory M is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online RPG published by Nexon, a studio well known for operating long-running live service games. The game originally launched on mobile platforms and arrived on Steam on March 18, 2026. Since its Steam launch, the developer has maintained a steady cadence of regular patch notes — released on March 18, April 15, and May 20, 2026 — indicating ongoing active maintenance and updates. The game's genre, free-to-play monetization model, and MMORPG structure are all hallmarks of a live service game designed to run and receive content updates indefinitely rather than ship as a finite, complete product. There is no indication from the developer that content development has concluded or will conclude.
Evidence
MapleStory M is described as a free-to-play MMORPG with ongoing gameplay systems including co-op, extensive character customization, and a large world — structural hallmarks of a live service game designed for indefinite operation.
store metadata source development ongoing
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Routine patch notes released on May 20/21, 2026, continuing a pattern of regular maintenance and updates since Steam launch.
news post · May 20, 2026 source development ongoing
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Details

Developer
Publisher
NEXON
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

It's time to rediscover the warmth and excitement that your remember in MapleStory.

MapleStory M is a 2D side-scrolling MMORPG that faithfully captures the charm and fun of MapleStory,

beloved by global players over the years.

Explore every corner of Maple World and experience all kinds of stories together, with unique towns, monsters, and NPCs full of personality.

Familiar pixel graphics and smooth animations that transcend generations add depth to the unique feeling of MapleStory

Play as dozens of different jobs, like Warrior, Magician, Thief, Pirate, and Archer, and more. Each job has their own distinct skills and battle styles.

Make your own unique character with extensive customization options for your hair, face, outfits, and more.

Enjoy your adventures faster than ever with content made just for beginning and returning users, like MapleStory M's own simple growth system, auto-battle options, Tera Burning, and more.

Gradually progress your character through story quests, hunting, boss raids, and equipment farming, and then try your hand at stronger challenges.

Experience the fun of working together by conquering all kinds of battle patterns in boss raids that you can enjoy by yourself or with a friend.

If you defeat powerful bosses, you can get rare items and rewards you need to enhance equipment.

You can keep coming back long-term, as each season introduces new content and reasons to level up,

like the guild system, social content, signature mini-games, event-based updates, and more.

Last evaluated Jun 16, 2026
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