Single-player games like Myst
Below are 18 single-player Steam games similar to Myst, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Riven
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
- 2
Obduction
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
- 3
Unable to Exit 8
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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?
- 4
The Assembly
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
- 5
Dead Secret
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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” .
- 6
Escape First 2
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
- 7
The Church in the Darkness ™
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
- 8
Firmament
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
- 9
The Room
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
- 10
Myst III: Exile
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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...
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Blue Prince
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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?
- 12
Quern - Undying Thoughts
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
- 13
The Talos Principle
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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).
- 14
Myst: Masterpiece Edition
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!
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realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Riven (1997)
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
- 17
Myst V: End of Ages
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
- 18
URU: Complete Chronicles
Single-player alternative to Myst — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.