Shared strengths
Both profiles record PvE, Crafting, Trading, Solo-friendly, Platforms: Windows.
MMO comparison
MapleStory vs MapleStory M
Compare MapleStory and MapleStory M across status, model, platforms, combat and verified MMO features.
| Field | MapleStory | MapleStory M |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released / active | Released / active |
| Release | 2003 | 2016 |
| Genre | 2D side-scrolling fantasy MMORPG | Fantasy MMORPG |
| Business model | Free-to-play | Free-to-play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Combat | 2D real-time action combat | 2D side-scrolling action MMORPG combat |
| Solo play | Yes | Yes |
| PvP | No | No |
| Housing | Yes | No |
| Crafting | Yes | Yes |
| Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Controller | No | No |
Key similarities
- Shared discovery tags include 2D, Fantasy, Free to Play, MMORPG.
- Both are available on Windows.
Important differences
- Release: MapleStory is recorded as 2003, while MapleStory M is recorded as 2016.
- Genre: MapleStory is recorded as 2D side-scrolling fantasy MMORPG, while MapleStory M is recorded as Fantasy MMORPG.
- Platforms: MapleStory is recorded as Windows, while MapleStory M is recorded as Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
- Combat: MapleStory is recorded as 2D real-time action combat, while MapleStory M is recorded as 2D side-scrolling action MMORPG combat.
Feature heatmap
Quick feature match
Verified catalog fields only
FeatureMapleStoryMapleStory M
PvP—No—No
PvE✓Yes✓Yes
Housing✓Yes—No
Crafting✓Yes✓Yes
Trading✓Yes✓Yes
Controller—No—No
Solo-friendly✓Yes✓Yes
What stands out
Automatic comparison summary
Where MapleStory stands out
Housing are recorded here but not for MapleStory M
Where MapleStory M stands out
No exclusive verified feature advantage is recorded in this matrix.
These conclusions describe recorded catalog differences, not a quality ranking or recommendation.