Myst

Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1993. Players explore a mysterious island filled with interactive environments, books, and clues that reveal its story. The gameplay focuses on solving logic-based puzzles and uncovering the fate of two trapped brothers. It features pre-rendered visuals and a non-linear structure that encourages exploration and observation. Myst became one of the best-selling PC games of its era and influenced the adventure game genre.

Main story

6 h

Main + extras

7 h

Completionist

7.5 h

Released

1993 · see every game from that year

Modes

Single player

Perspective

First person

Engine

Mohawk

• Cyan WorldsDeveloper
• Brøderbund SoftwarePublisher
• MMean Hamster SoftwarePublisher
• PPXL computersPublisher
• PPanasonic Software CompanyPublisher
• Philips Interactive MediaPublisher
• SSoftBankPublisher
• PPsygnosis LimitedPublisher
• SSega Enterprises, Inc.Publisher
• Acclaim EntertainmentPublisher
• Tec ToyPublisher
• Sun CorporationPublisher
• cclickBOOMPorting
• Visual SciencesPorting

• ESRBEViolent References
• PEGI7Fear, Violence

• Fantasy
• Mystery
• Science fiction
• atmospheric
• exploration
• scummvm compatible
• story rich
• surreal

1. This gameMyst1993
2. Riven: The Sequel to Myst1997
3. Myst: Masterpiece Edition1999 · Remaster
4. realMyst2000 · Remake
5. Myst III: Exile2001
6. Uru: Ages Beyond Myst2003
7. Myst IV: Revelation2004
8. Myst V: End of Ages2005
9. Myst V: End of Ages - Limited Edition2005
10. Myst2006 · Expanded edition
11. Myst Online: URU Live2007 · Expanded edition
12. Myst2010 · Expanded edition

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