Obduction

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Now also playable on Oculus Rift! Note: This is a visually lush and detailed game.

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Developer:
Cyan Worlds
Engine:
Unreal Engine 4
Release date:
24 August 2016
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (2366)

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Description

Now also playable on Oculus Rift!
Note: This is a visually lush and detailed game. Playing in VR takes full advantage of higher-end systems - please refer to its minimum and recommended specs.

From Cyan, the indie studio that brought you Myst, comes a new sci-fi adventure.

As you walk beside the lake on a cloudy night, a curious, organic artifact falls from the starry sky and inexplicably, without asking permission, transports you across the universe. You’ve been abducted from your cozy existence and added into an alien landscape with pieces of Earth from unexpected times and places.

The strange worlds of Obduction reveal their secrets only as you explore, discover, coax, and consider their clues. As you bask in the otherworldly beauty and explore the enigmatic landscapes, remember that the choices you make will have substantial consequences. This is your story now.

Make it home.

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“Immense and immersive… It was breathtaking… something that feels magical.” - UploadVR

“Cyan has succeeded in making another adventure that feels truly timeless.” - Polygon

“Obduction’s beautiful world is a worthy successor to Myst.” - Wired

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *:
Windows 7 SP1 64 bit or newer
Processor:
CPU Intel i5-2500 equivalent or better
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
GeForce 660 GTX w/1GB / AMD 7700 series w/1GB equivalent or better
Storage:
20 GB available space
VR Support:
SteamVR or Oculus PC
Additional Notes:
For VR: NVIDIA 970 or AMD 480 (equivalent or greater)

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 64 bit
Processor:
CPU Intel i5-4590 equivalent or better
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GTX 970 w/4 GB / AMD R9 290 w/4 GB equivalent or better
Storage:
20 GB available space
Additional Notes:
For VR: NVIDIA 980/1060 or AMD Fury (equivalent or greater)

User reviews

Kellzaba
Not recommended | 04 Jan 2026
17.1h played

I love puzzle games. I was excited to play this. I was so disappointed. The worlds are big, and while beautiful and interesting looking, your *running* speed is about a million times slower than most other games

Helpful: 21
Laura
Recommended | 11 Jan 2026
20.9h played

A unique story, played out in absolutely gorgeous, immersive environments with organically developed puzzles that are part of the story, not just contrived obstacles. What you'd expect from Cyan after all the Myst

Helpful: 6
hadap
Recommended | 09 Jan 2026
16.1h played

Pretty much a Myst game in a different setting, with the good and the bad that comes with it. If you liked the Myst games definitely give this a go. If you like puzzle solving adventure games also give this a go.

Helpful: 2
GothOtaku
Recommended | 28 Feb 2026
24.1h played

This is probably the best game Cyan's made thus far. Usually Cyan games have two problems: the puzzles don't make sense in context (here, listen to wind chimes to unlock a space ship door because...reasons) or they are

Helpful: 2
glennocote
Recommended | 26 Mar 2026
43.1h played

Tough but rewarding game... Not only do you have to figure out how to do things... you need to figure out what to do... Starting my third time thru cause its that fun...

Helpful: 0
ozy169
Recommended | 13 May 2026
10.1h played

Obduction is a great game. The world is fascinating and beautiful, the story is good, and the puzzle mechanics are complex and interesting without being overwhelming. I played this as my first Cyan game, so it was a

Helpful: 1