Choose Riven (1997)
Choose Riven (1997) if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.8% positive across 1,011 reviews.
Riven (1997) vs Myst IV: Revelation
Riven (1997) and Myst IV: Revelation both land in 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Riven (1997) (2010) is 8 years older than Myst IV: Revelation (2018). Riven (1997) scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Myst IV: Revelation (66.1% 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 IV: Revelation
Choose Myst IV: Revelation if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Myst IV: Revelation launched in 2018.
Both Riven (1997) and Myst IV: Revelation sit in Adventure and Casual on Steam, 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
 Riven (1997) |  Myst IV: Revelation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2018 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.8% positive (1,011 reviews) | 66.1% positive (189 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Ubisoft Montreal |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Riven (1997) (2010) is 8 years older than Myst IV: Revelation (2018).
- Riven (1997) scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Myst IV: Revelation (66.1% positive).
- Riven (1997) is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Myst IV: Revelation (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Riven (1997) is Deck Verified, Myst IV: Revelation is Deck Playable.
Riven (1997) vs Myst IV: Revelation — FAQ
- Which is better, Riven (1997) or Myst IV: Revelation?
- On Steam reviews Riven (1997) scores higher (89.8% positive) than Myst IV: Revelation (66.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Riven (1997) is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Riven (1997) or Myst IV: Revelation first?
- If you want chronology, Riven (1997) (2010) came out before Myst IV: Revelation (2018). 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 Riven (1997) and Myst IV: Revelation similar?
- They overlap on 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.