Rank 01Why this
Also Steampunk and FMV, like Riven (1997).
- $1.79 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2011
Games like Riven (1997)
- 18 games
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Players who liked Riven (1997) also play
The closest matches to Riven (1997): Myst: Masterpiece Edition, Riven, realMyst: Masterpiece Edition, Syberia, and Gorogoa. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03- $17.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
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Syberia
Why this: Also Beautiful and Steampunk, like Riven (1997).
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Gorogoa
Why this: Shares non linear progression with Riven (1997).
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Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Why this: Shares environmental clue hunting and non linear progression with Riven (1997).
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Riven (1997)
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Shares environmental clue hunting and non linear progression with Riven (1997).
- 94% of 2,015 reviews
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Same nostalgic mood as Riven (1997).
- 96% of 3,019 reviews
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- Released: 2010
- Developer: Cyan Worlds, Inc.
- Price: $1.79−70%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 90% of 1,011 reviews
- Genres: Adventure, Casual
- Metacritic 83
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Journal entries are essential for progression
- Live action cutscenes add cinematic weight
- No random number generation
- Atmospheric
- Hypnotic
- Immersive
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Myst: Masterpiece Edition
Why this: Also Steampunk and FMV, like Riven (1997).
Riven
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Riven (1997).
Syberia
Why this: Also Beautiful and Steampunk, like Riven (1997).
Gorogoa
Why this: Shares non linear progression with Riven (1997).
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Why this: Shares environmental clue hunting and non linear progression with Riven (1997).
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Firmament
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Riven (1997).
About Riven (1997)
The closest matches to Riven (1997): Myst: Masterpiece Edition, Riven, realMyst: Masterpiece Edition, Syberia, and Gorogoa. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Riven (1997) is your kind of game, the closest matches are Myst: Masterpiece Edition, Riven and realMyst: Masterpiece Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, hypnotic and immersive, and single out its environmental clue hunting and journal based puzzle solving. 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.
Riven is a 2010 point-and-click adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan Worlds, available for $5.99. Set as the sequel to the original Myst, players navigate a fractured world of pre-rendered imagery and static environments while solving journal-based puzzles. The game features challenging difficulty, non-linear progression, and environmental clue-hunting mechanics that players describe as atmospheric and immersive. Reviewers highlight that live-action cutscenes add cinematic weight, puzzles feel fully integrated into the world, and the pre-rendered graphics have held up decades later. With a verified Steam Deck rating and a 90% positive reception from over 1000 reviews, it offers a medium-length solo experience best approached with patience and careful attention to detail.
About Riven (1997): 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.
Is Riven (1997) worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 90% of 1,011 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $5.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Journal entries are essential for progression
- Live action cutscenes add cinematic weight
- No random number generation
- Pre rendered graphics still hold up decades later
People who play it also play: Myst: Masterpiece Edition, Riven, realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
Frequently asked about Riven (1997)
Can I run it?
Is Riven (1997) verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Riven (1997) 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 Riven (1997) cost?
Riven (1997) is listed on Steam at 1.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Riven (1997)?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Riven (1997) are Myst: Masterpiece Edition, Riven, realMyst: Masterpiece Edition.
Who developed Riven (1997)?
Riven (1997) was developed by Cyan Worlds, Inc..