Choose Isle of Pan
Choose Isle of Pan if it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Isle of Pan launched in 2023.
Isle of Pan vs Myst
Isle of Pan and Myst both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Myst (2021) is 2 years older than Isle of Pan (2023). Isle of Pan scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Myst (89.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Myst
Choose Myst if you want a Casual game with HDR available, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,490 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Isle of Pan and Myst sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Isle of Pan |  Myst | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.1% positive (35 reviews) | 89.7% positive (1,490 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dogū | Cyan Worlds, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Myst (2021) is 2 years older than Isle of Pan (2023).
- Isle of Pan scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Myst (89.7% positive).
- Isle of Pan is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Myst (9.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Isle of Pan is Deck Playable, Myst is Deck Verified.
Isle of Pan vs Myst — FAQ
- Should I play Isle of Pan or Myst first?
- If you want chronology, Myst (2021) came out before Isle of Pan (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Isle of Pan and Myst similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.