Games like Myst
If Myst is your kind of game, the closest matches are Riven, Obduction and Unable to Exit 8 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its tactical positioning matters, writing quality is exceptional and atmospheric. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Myst is a first-person point-and-click puzzle adventure developed by Cyan Worlds, Inc. that sends players to explore a mysterious island through environmental exploration, note-taking, and puzzle-solving. Released in 2021, the challenging adventure offers a medium-length solo experience with multiple endings and has achieved a 90% positive rating from 1490 Steam reviews. Players describe the game as atmospheric and immersive, and reviewers highlight that tactical positioning matters when navigating its intricate puzzles. The title supports both 2D and VR play, is verified to run on Steam Deck, and is available for $34.99 USD.
About Myst: Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
Players who liked Myst also play
Steam players who put hours into Myst also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Riven
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Top pick for Myst fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Obduction
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Second-strongest match for Myst fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.
Unable to Exit 8
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Third-strongest match for Myst fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
You receive an invitation on a "special" dating app, get excited and then get involved in an endless cycle of couples' hotels. You have to watch carefully for any unusual information. Can you solve these puzzles?
The Assembly
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Ranked #4 for Myst fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
A first-person interactive story inspired by real-world anxieties, The Assembly is a long-form game designed for VR. Explore a morally ambiguous organization as two individuals and face tough decisions from contrasting perspectives, that culminate in one of multiple thrilling conclusions.
Dead Secret
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Ranked #5 for Myst fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Dead Secret is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965. A reclusive professor is dead and it’s up to you to crack the case before you become the next victim. Investigate the murder and explore the story Time Magazine called “captivating” and “deeply creepy” .
Escape First 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Ranked #6 for Myst fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
"Escape First 2" is the second installment of a multiplayer escape room puzzle game for virtual reality or desktop PC! It includes 3 different escape rooms to choose from and can be played competitively, co-op or solo.
The Church in the Darkness ™
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Ranked #7 for Myst fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
The Church in the Darkness is an action/stealth game where you infiltrate a religious cult and the story changes every time you play. It's 1977 and your nephew has moved deep into the South American jungle. Sneak into his commune, find out what's going on, and try to get the best ending you can.
Firmament
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Ranked #8 for Myst fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!
Reviewers mention these as similar to Myst
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The Room
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Reviewers of Myst cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Riven
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Reviewers of Myst cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Myst III: Exile
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Reviewers of Myst cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and Casual with Myst.
The story of Myst continues in this third entry of the series, originally released in 2001. Return to this strange and wondrous universe, where books become portals into worlds, and where the lessons of the past may yet hold meaning for today...
Blue Prince
WHY THIS
Shares note taking with Myst.
Reviewers of Myst cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will your unpredictable path lead you to the rumored Room 46?
Quern - Undying Thoughts
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Reviewers of Myst cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Myst.
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
The Talos Principle
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Reviewers of Myst cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
Myst: Masterpiece Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Reviewers of Myst cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure and Casual with Myst.
The classic Myst experience with point and click controls, released as a remaster to the original in 2000. Enter a world where nothing is as it seems... and adventure knows no bounds!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Myst at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Myst on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Myst.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Myst on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Myst.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Phasmophobia
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Myst on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Myst.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~71% under Myst on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Schedule I
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Myst on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Myst.
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Myst on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
The Forest
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Myst on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Myst.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Myst.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Myst.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Myst.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
Narrow it down
Head-to-head comparisons
More from Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Other recommendable Steam games by Cyan Worlds, Inc., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Riven
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Another title from Cyan Worlds, Inc., the studio behind Myst. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Another title from Cyan Worlds, Inc., the studio behind Myst. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Released in 2014, experience one of the first 3D adaptations of the renowned puzzle-adventure game Myst! Each discovery you make, every puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to reversing a wrong that has gone unchecked for ages.
Riven (1997)
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Another title from Cyan Worlds, Inc., the studio behind Myst. Shares Adventure and Casual with Myst.
Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.
Myst: Masterpiece Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Another title from Cyan Worlds, Inc., the studio behind Myst. Shares Adventure and Casual with Myst.
The classic Myst experience with point and click controls, released as a remaster to the original in 2000. Enter a world where nothing is as it seems... and adventure knows no bounds!
Firmament
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Another title from Cyan Worlds, Inc., the studio behind Myst. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!
Myst III: Exile
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Another title from Cyan Worlds, Inc., the studio behind Myst. Shares Adventure and Casual with Myst.
The story of Myst continues in this third entry of the series, originally released in 2001. Return to this strange and wondrous universe, where books become portals into worlds, and where the lessons of the past may yet hold meaning for today...
Myst V: End of Ages
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Another title from Cyan Worlds, Inc., the studio behind Myst. Shares Adventure and Casual with Myst.
The Grand Finale of the greatest adventure! Decide the fate of a civilization in this triumphant final chapter to the Myst saga. Embark on an epic journey into the heart of a shattered empire as the only explorer who can still save it— or destroy it with the wrong choices.
URU: Complete Chronicles
WHY THIS
Shares puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Another title from Cyan Worlds, Inc., the studio behind Myst. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
The critically acclaimed adventure of Uru: Ages Beyond Myst returns with this special collection that contains more Uru than ever before. Already the deepest Myst adventure to date, Uru is significantly expanded with the addition of To D'ni™ and The Path of the Shell, expansion packs that will take Uru beyond your imagination.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Riven
WHY THIS
Shares environmental exploration, puzzle solving and an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
The Assembly
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
A first-person interactive story inspired by real-world anxieties, The Assembly is a long-form game designed for VR. Explore a morally ambiguous organization as two individuals and face tough decisions from contrasting perspectives, that culminate in one of multiple thrilling conclusions.
Firmament
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Myst.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Myst.
Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!
Frequently asked about Myst
- Is Myst verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Myst is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Myst cost?
- Myst is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Myst?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Myst are Riven, Obduction, Unable to Exit 8.
- Who developed Myst?
- Myst was developed by Cyan Worlds, Inc..
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Myst.
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