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Riven (1997)

Developed by Cyan Worlds, Inc. · Published by Cyan Worlds, Inc.

AdventureCasual
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 4, 2010 Price$2.39 Metacritic83/100 Steam reviews1,299

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.39
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic83/100
Steam reviews1,299
Languages8

Overview

An adventure, casual game by Cyan Worlds, Inc., published by Cyan Worlds, Inc. — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 89% positive of 1,323
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players5
Player-voted tags:AdventurePuzzlePoint & ClickExplorationClassicStory RichDifficultFirst-PersonCasualAtmosphericBeautiful1990's

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Riven (1997).

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11, 64-bit
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Storage: 7.5 GB
  • Video: DirectX® 9.0c compatible or better
  • Sound: DirectX® 9.0 compatible
  • DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c or greater

Supported languages (8)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapanesePolishRussian

Riven (1997) FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Riven (1997)?

Steam classifies Riven (1997) as a Adventure, Casual game, developed by Cyan Worlds, Inc.. Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.

How much does Riven (1997) cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Riven (1997) at $2.39. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Riven (1997) single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Riven (1997): Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Riven (1997) on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Riven (1997) for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Riven (1997) out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 4, 2010.

What platforms is Riven (1997) on?

Riven (1997) is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Riven (1997) single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Riven (1997) cost?

Steam lists it at $2.39.

What is Riven (1997)'s Metacritic score?

Riven (1997) has a Metacritic score of 83/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Riven (1997)?

Riven (1997) is developed by Cyan Worlds, Inc. and published by Cyan Worlds, Inc..

Where to get Riven (1997)

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