Riven
Developed by Cyan Worlds, Inc. · Published by Cyan Worlds, Inc.
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, casual, indie game by Cyan Worlds, Inc., published by Cyan Worlds, Inc. — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Eight-Core Processor (16 CPUs), ~3.7GHz; Intel i5 7000 series
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700XT; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB; at least 6GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- VR Support: Quest 2 over Airlink or Link cable, HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index
- Additional Notes: Note that laptops with a 3050 or 3050 Ti GPU do not fit the requirements of the above. We recommend checking your preferred PC Benchmark site to confirm if your specs meet or exceed the above.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 8-Core Processor (16 CPUs), ~3.9GHz; Intel i5 11000 series
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800XT; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB; at least 8GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- VR Support: Quest 3 over Airlink or Link cable, HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index
- Additional Notes: Note that laptops with a 3050 or 3050 Ti GPU do not fit the requirements of the above. We recommend checking your preferred PC Benchmark site to confirm if your specs meet or exceed the above.
Supported languages (11)
Riven 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?
Steam classifies Riven as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Cyan Worlds, Inc.. Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
How much does Riven cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Riven at $20.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Riven single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Riven: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Riven on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Riven for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Riven out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 25, 2024.
What platforms is Riven on?
Riven 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 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Riven cost?
Steam lists it at $20.99.
Does Riven have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 34 achievements for Riven.
What is Riven's Metacritic score?
Riven has a Metacritic score of 86/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Riven?
Riven is developed by Cyan Worlds, Inc. and published by Cyan Worlds, Inc..
Where to get Riven
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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