# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

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

1. [Myst: Masterpiece Edition](https://imho.run/games/63660/myst-masterpiece-edition) — Also Steampunk and FMV, like Riven (1997). 776 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/63660/)
2. [Riven](https://imho.run/games/1712350/riven) — Same atmospheric mood as Riven (1997). 2,175 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1712350/)
3. [realMyst: Masterpiece Edition](https://imho.run/games/244430/realmyst-masterpiece-edition) — A frequent pick in Riven (1997) players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,164 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244430/)
4. [Syberia](https://imho.run/games/46500/syberia) — Also Beautiful and Steampunk, like Riven (1997). 1,401 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/46500/)
5. [Gorogoa](https://imho.run/games/557600/gorogoa) — Shares non linear progression with Riven (1997). 5,369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/557600/)
6. [Lorelei and the Laser Eyes](https://imho.run/games/2008920/lorelei-and-the-laser-eyes) — Shares environmental clue hunting and non linear progression with Riven (1997). 2,015 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2008920/)
7. [Machinarium](https://imho.run/games/40700/machinarium) — Also Steampunk, like Riven (1997). 4,783 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40700/)
8. [The Roottrees are Dead](https://imho.run/games/2754380/the-roottrees-are-dead) — Also 1990's, like Riven (1997). 4,456 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2754380/)
9. [The Longest Journey](https://imho.run/games/6310/the-longest-journey) — A frequent pick in Riven (1997) players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,339 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/6310/)
10. [Bad Mojo Redux](https://imho.run/games/255960/bad-mojo-redux) — Also FMV and 1990's, like Riven (1997). 145 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/255960/)
11. [Obduction](https://imho.run/games/306760/obduction) — Same atmospheric mood as Riven (1997). 2,360 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/306760/)
12. [The Room](https://imho.run/games/288160/the-room) — Also Beautiful, like Riven (1997). 14,196 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/288160/)
13. [Quern - Undying Thoughts](https://imho.run/games/512790/quern-undying-thoughts) — A frequent pick in Riven (1997) players' libraries, and another Adventure. 2,480 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/512790/)
14. [Kathy Rain](https://imho.run/games/370910/kathy-rain) — Same atmospheric mood as Riven (1997). 1,259 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/370910/)
15. [Haven Moon](https://imho.run/games/493720/haven-moon) — Also Steampunk, like Riven (1997). 457 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493720/)
16. [Thimbleweed Park™](https://imho.run/games/569860/thimbleweed-park) — Also 1990's, like Riven (1997). 2,210 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/569860/)
17. [The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition](https://imho.run/games/1044340/the-7th-guest-25th-anniversary-edition) — Also FMV and 1990's, like Riven (1997). 187 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1044340/)
18. [The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/32360/the-secret-of-monkey-island-special-edition) — Also 1990's, like Riven (1997). 3,019 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/32360/)
19. [Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition](https://imho.run/games/262000/gabriel-knight-sins-of-the-fathers-20th-anniversary-edition) — Also 1990's, like Riven (1997). 591 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262000/)
20. [Éalú](https://imho.run/games/3560370/ealu) — Also Steampunk and FMV, like Riven (1997). 202 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3560370/)
21. [Titanic: Adventure Out Of Time](https://imho.run/games/785480/titanic-adventure-out-of-time) — Also FMV and 1990's, like Riven (1997). 378 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/785480/)
22. [The Witness](https://imho.run/games/210970/the-witness) — Same atmospheric mood as Riven (1997). 8,747 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/210970/)
23. [Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor](https://imho.run/games/31830/nancy-drew-curse-of-blackmoor-manor) — Also 1990's, like Riven (1997). 363 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/31830/)
24. [COCOON](https://imho.run/games/1497440/cocoon) — Also Beautiful, like Riven (1997). 3,713 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1497440/)

## 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=63610&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=63610&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=63610&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=63610
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/63610
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Riven (1997)

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 63610
- **Developer:** Cyan Worlds, Inc.
- **Publisher:** Cyan Worlds, Inc.
- **Genres:** Adventure, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 4, 2010
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 83
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/63610/riven-1997)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=63610&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/63610/)
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