Choose Myst
Choose Myst if you want the Subtitle Options side of the pairing. 1,490 Steam reviews back the pick.
Myst vs Riven
Myst and Riven both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Myst (2021) is 3 years older than Riven (2024). Riven scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% 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 Riven
Choose Riven if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.5% positive across 2,175 reviews.
Both Myst and Riven sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, and HDR available, 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
 Myst |  Riven | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (1,490 reviews) | 93.5% positive (2,175 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Cyan Worlds, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Myst (2021) is 3 years older than Riven (2024).
- Riven scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Myst (89.7% positive).
- Riven is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Myst (34.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Myst vs Riven — FAQ
- Which is better, Myst or Riven?
- On Steam reviews Riven scores higher (93.5% positive) than Myst (89.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Riven is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Myst or Riven first?
- If you want chronology, Myst (2021) came out before Riven (2024). 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 Myst and Riven similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.
- Do Myst and Riven both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.