RemakerealMystNov 15, 2000New production
Release
Friday, September 24, 1993
Critic score
55/100
Platform families
3
Editorial overview
What it is
Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1993. Players explore a mysterious island filled with interactive environments, books, and clues that reveal its story. The gameplay focuses on solving logic-based puzzles and uncovering the fate of two trapped brothers. It features pre-rendered visuals and a non-linear structure that encourages exploration and observation.
Myst became one of the best-selling PC games of its era and influenced the adventure game genre.
The premise
Alone on a mysterious island, you set out to explore its grandeur and mystery. Hear how a chilling tale of intrigue and treachery, defying all boundaries of space and time, is being told.
Play styles
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Connected releases
5
Game data from IGDB
Single player
Perspective
First person
Themes
Fantasy · Science fiction · Mystery
Languages
1 supported
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Windows Mobile

Atari 2600
Gen 2

Philips CD-i

PlayStation 3
Gen 7

Windows Phone

PC (Microsoft Windows)

3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Gen 5

Mac

LaserActive
Gen 4
Amiga

Atari Jaguar CD
Gen 5

Sega Saturn
Gen 5

PlayStation
Gen 5

PlayStation Portable
Gen 7