KOG Studios’ MMO Grand Chase returns to Steam and immediately hits the digital platform’s top 10 games, a clear indicator the nearly 20 year old game still has steam.

While Grand Chase returns to Steam, the game was originally available back in August of 2003, and was built in the Gamebryo engine – which is also the basis for the Creation Engine used in many Bethesda Game Studios titles.

Grand Chase was on the Steam top 10 with a current peak total of players amassing a staggering 79,883 players, news confirmed via SteamDB. At the time of writing there are currently 30,000 players on the game right now.

Here’s a rundown on the game, via its Steam page:

Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with 20 unique characters.

Grand Chase is a side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Anyone can join in on the action with arrow and Z keys with 20 unique and charming characters. There are various dungeons in a fantasy setting and online real-time PvP. Collect equipment and learn skills to enjoy jampacked action in dungeons and PvP.

Main Content

• 20 Unique Characters – Expand the available skills through changing jobs and create your unique skill tree to differentiate your character from others.
• Dungeon Mode – Party up with your friends to explore the vast lands. (Solo play also available)
  • Normal Dungeon – Follow the stories of the characters and the world of Grand Chase.
  • Heroic Dungeon – Clear each dungeon to obtain the best available equipment.
  • Event Dungeon – Enjoy a different kind of fun from other dungeons.
• PvP Mode – With your unique skill tree, play strategic matches against other players in various PvP modes. Play together between 2~6 players. You can play Item Match, Team Match, and Singles Match in Normal and Deathmatch modes.
• Customization – There are various weapons, armor set, and accessories that allow you to customize your characters to stand out in a crowd.