# Games like Myst

> The closest matches to Myst: Riven, Obduction, Myst V: End of Ages, Myst III: Exile, and Quern - Undying Thoughts. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Riven](https://imho.run/games/1712350/riven) — Shares environmental exploration and puzzle solving with Myst. 2,175 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1712350/)
2. [Obduction](https://imho.run/games/306760/obduction) — Also VR, like Myst. 2,360 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/306760/)
3. [Myst V: End of Ages](https://imho.run/games/208110/myst-v-end-of-ages) — Same atmospheric mood as Myst. 180 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/208110/)
4. [Myst III: Exile](https://imho.run/games/925930/myst-iii-exile) — A frequent pick in Myst players' libraries, and another Adventure. 325 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/925930/)
5. [Quern - Undying Thoughts](https://imho.run/games/512790/quern-undying-thoughts) — Same atmospheric mood as Myst. 2,480 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/512790/)
6. [realMyst: Masterpiece Edition](https://imho.run/games/244430/realmyst-masterpiece-edition) — Shares puzzle solving with Myst. 1,164 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244430/)
7. [Firmament](https://imho.run/games/754890/firmament) — A frequent pick in Myst players' libraries, and another Indie. 705 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/754890/)
8. [Red Matter 2](https://imho.run/games/2081470/red-matter-2) — A frequent pick in Myst players' libraries, and another Action. 373 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2081470/)
9. [Blue Prince](https://imho.run/games/1569580/blue-prince) — Shares note taking with Myst. 13,179 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569580/)
10. [The Witness](https://imho.run/games/210970/the-witness) — Shares puzzle solving with Myst. 8,747 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/210970/)
11. [Strange Antiquities](https://imho.run/games/2885870/strange-antiquities) — Shares puzzle solving with Myst. 1,956 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2885870/)
12. [Call of the Sea](https://imho.run/games/1042490/call-of-the-sea) — Shares note taking and environmental exploration with Myst. 2,379 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042490/)
13. [MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/296070/mind-path-to-thalamus-enhanced-edition) — A frequent pick in Myst players' libraries, and another Strategy. 465 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/296070/)
14. [Moss](https://imho.run/games/846470/moss) — Shares puzzle solving with Myst. 1,778 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/846470/)
15. [The Talos Principle](https://imho.run/games/257510/the-talos-principle) — Same atmospheric mood as Myst. 16,978 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/257510/)
16. [The Forgotten City](https://imho.run/games/874260/the-forgotten-city) — A frequent pick in Myst players' libraries, and another RPG. 7,104 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/874260/)
17. [Sherlock Holmes Chapter One](https://imho.run/games/1137300/sherlock-holmes-chapter-one) — Shares puzzle solving with Myst. 1,606 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1137300/)
18. [The Assembly](https://imho.run/games/373650/the-assembly) — Also VR, like Myst. 97 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373650/)
19. [FORM](https://imho.run/games/408520/form) — Also VR, like Myst. 748 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/408520/)
20. [Escape Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1435790/escape-simulator) — Also VR, like Myst. 8,834 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1435790/)
21. [OneShot](https://imho.run/games/420530/oneshot) — Shares puzzle solving with Myst. 31,336 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/420530/)
22. [The Eyes of Ara](https://imho.run/games/454250/the-eyes-of-ara) — Shares environmental exploration with Myst. 445 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454250/)
23. [Syberia: The World Before](https://imho.run/games/1410640/syberia-the-world-before) — Shares puzzle solving with Myst. 1,267 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1410640/)
24. [The Solus Project](https://imho.run/games/313630/the-solus-project) — Also VR, like Myst. 1,536 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/313630/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1255560&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1255560&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1255560&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1255560
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1255560
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Myst

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1255560
- **Developer:** Cyan Worlds, Inc.
- **Publisher:** Cyan Worlds, Inc.
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure, Casual
- **Categories:** Captions available, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Remote Play on TV, Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, HDR available, Family Sharing, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Aug 26, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 78
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1255560/myst)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1255560&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255560/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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