# Games like Riven

> The closest matches to Riven: Myst, Obduction, Riven (1997), Firmament, 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. [Myst](https://imho.run/games/1255560/myst) — Shares environmental exploration and puzzle solving with Riven. 1,490 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255560/)
2. [Obduction](https://imho.run/games/306760/obduction) — Also VR and Walking Simulator, like Riven. 2,360 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/306760/)
3. [Riven (1997)](https://imho.run/games/63610/riven-1997) — Same atmospheric mood as Riven. 1,011 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/63610/)
4. [Firmament](https://imho.run/games/754890/firmament) — A frequent pick in Riven players' libraries, and another Indie. 705 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/754890/)
5. [Quern - Undying Thoughts](https://imho.run/games/512790/quern-undying-thoughts) — Also Walking Simulator, like Riven. 2,480 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/512790/)
6. [The Witness](https://imho.run/games/210970/the-witness) — Shares puzzle solving with Riven. 8,747 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/210970/)
7. [Haven Moon](https://imho.run/games/493720/haven-moon) — Also Walking Simulator and Logic, like Riven. 457 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493720/)
8. [The Talos Principle 2](https://imho.run/games/835960/the-talos-principle-2) — A frequent pick in Riven players' libraries, and another Action. 8,242 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/835960/)
9. [Kairo](https://imho.run/games/233230/kairo) — Also VR and Walking Simulator, like Riven. 1,026 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233230/)
10. [Escape Simulator 2](https://imho.run/games/2879840/escape-simulator-2) — Also Logic, like Riven. 1,694 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2879840/)
11. [Red Matter 2](https://imho.run/games/2081470/red-matter-2) — Also VR, like Riven. 373 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2081470/)
12. [Aporia: Beyond The Valley](https://imho.run/games/573130/aporia-beyond-the-valley) — Shares puzzle solving with Riven. 273 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/573130/)
13. [Indiana Jones and the Great Circle](https://imho.run/games/2677660/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle) — Shares puzzle solving with Riven. 7,330 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2677660/)
14. [MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/296070/mind-path-to-thalamus-enhanced-edition) — A frequent pick in Riven players' libraries, and another Strategy. 465 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/296070/)
15. [Rez Infinite](https://imho.run/games/636450/rez-infinite) — Also VR and Emotional, like Riven. 854 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/636450/)
16. [The Solus Project](https://imho.run/games/313630/the-solus-project) — Also VR and Walking Simulator, like Riven. 1,536 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/313630/)
17. [Lumines Arise](https://imho.run/games/2370000/lumines-arise) — Shares puzzle solving with Riven. 630 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2370000/)
18. [The Station](https://imho.run/games/565120/the-station) — Shares puzzle solving with Riven. 685 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/565120/)
19. [Moss](https://imho.run/games/846470/moss) — Shares puzzle solving with Riven. 1,778 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/846470/)
20. [The Gardens Between](https://imho.run/games/600990/the-gardens-between) — Also Walking Simulator and Emotional, like Riven. 955 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600990/)
21. [The Vanishing of Ethan Carter](https://imho.run/games/258520/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter) — Shares puzzle solving with Riven. 4,130 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/258520/)
22. [The Roottrees are Dead](https://imho.run/games/2754380/the-roottrees-are-dead) — A frequent pick in Riven players' libraries, and another Adventure. 4,456 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2754380/)
23. [Outer Wilds](https://imho.run/games/753640/outer-wilds) — Same atmospheric mood as Riven. 50,025 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/753640/)
24. [realMyst: Masterpiece Edition](https://imho.run/games/244430/realmyst-masterpiece-edition) — Shares puzzle solving with Riven. 1,164 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244430/)

## 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=1712350&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1712350&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1712350&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1712350
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1712350
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Riven

Riven is a first-person puzzle adventure developed and published by Cyan Worlds, Inc., released in 2024 at $34.99. Players explore a richly realized 3D environment as they work through intricate puzzles, with no assistance provided. The game supports solo-only play and is verified for Steam Deck handheld play. Reviewers note the atmosphere and immersive quality, while players describe the environments as beautifully detailed and the puzzles as intriguing and challenging. Those familiar with the 1997 original bring a sense of nostalgia to the experience. The game earned a Metacritic score of 86 and holds a 94% positive rating from over 2,100 Steam reviews. With medium-length content designed for seated sessions, the experience leans into environmental exploration and narrative discovery.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1712350
- **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, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jun 25, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 86
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1712350/riven)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1712350&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1712350/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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