PuzzleCyan Worlds · Acclaim Entertainment
Riven: The Sequel to Myst
Oct 31, 1997 · PC · Mac
ReleaseOct 31, 1997
PlatformsPC · Mac
Release dates
PC (Windows)China199819981998
PC (Windows)BrazilMar 1998Mar 1998
PC (Windows)Europe19971997
PC (Windows)Japan19971997
PC (Windows)North AmericaOct 31, 1997Out now
MacJapan199719971997
MacNorth AmericaOct 31, 1997Out now
MacEuropeOct 31, 1997Out now
About
Riven: The Sequel to Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1997. It continues the story of Myst, following the player’s journey to rescue Atrus’s wife, Catherine, from a decaying world. The game features pre-rendered environments with complex, interconnected puzzles and minimal direct guidance. Its visuals, sound design, and world-building were praised for their depth and realism. Riven expanded on Myst’s narrative and gameplay scale, becoming one of the most acclaimed adventure games of its time.