Riven: The Sequel to Myst

Released 1997 · Rating 89/100 · By Cyan Worlds

Riven: The Sequel to Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1997. It continues the story of Myst, following the player’s journey to rescue Atrus’s wife, Catherine, from a decaying world. The game features pre-rendered environments with complex, interconnected puzzles and minimal direct guidance. Its visuals, sound design, and world-building were praised for their depth and realism. Riven expanded on Myst’s narrative and gameplay scale, becoming one of the most acclaimed adventure games of its time.

Steam Reviews: Very Positive — 89% (1300 reviews)

Current Players: 8

Game Modes: Single player

Themes: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Science fiction

Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Windows Mobile

Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle

Riven: The Sequel to Myst

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