Riven

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“I know what he’s doing… He’s watching you. ” Travel to Riven , a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse.

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Developer:
Cyan Worlds
Engine:
Unreal Engine 5
Release date:
25 June 2024
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Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (20)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (2186)

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Description

“I know what he’s doing… He’s watching you.”

Travel to Riven, a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse. Explore this mysterious place, solve its puzzles, reveal its mysteries, make a daring rescue, and escape.

VISIT A MYSTERIOUS WORLD

“I am Gehn. I assume you’ve heard of me.”

Riven takes you on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures. Explore a world bent to the whims of a man who sees himself as a god and where every corner will immerse you in an otherworldly adventure.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A SURREAL LANDSCAPE

“There’s a great deal of history that you should know…”

Riven rewards careful observation. Challenge Riven’s cunning puzzles, deftly woven throughout its narrative. The environment of Riven will reveal the story of this world as you make meaning from seemingly disparate bits of information and learn everything you need to know about this world.

UNRAVEL RIVEN’S SECRETS

“...it may be time to give this inexplicable mystery a second look.”

Who are the mysterious island dwellers you encounter during your exploration? What purpose does the giant golden dome serve? Why is this world on the verge of collapse? Play Riven and discover the answers to these mysteries- and more.

ABOUT THIS REMAKE

Created by the legendary indie developer Cyan Worlds and based on the smash-hit original released in 1997, Riven has been lovingly revisited by its key original visionaries to expand the epic narrative of the Myst universe.

Experience Riven like never before - with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. This brand-new, re-imagined, and expanded version of Riven offers a deeper story, new captivating visuals, and a journey that stays true to the original release while also expanding on Riven’s breathtaking world.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
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*

Requirement 1:
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.

User reviews

ZoltarX
Recommended | 11 Apr 2026
29.6h played

This game was unfinished business. I started it almost 30 years ago in a time so different from now. It was a delight to return, using technology I could never have imagined, to complete an experience that was beyond

Helpful: 10
Ryuail
Recommended | 08 May 2026
13.9h played

Just as clever as its 1997 counterpart and looks gorgeous. I'm not quite sure the exact word to use to describe Myst & Riven, something between surreal but grounded, cozy but tragic. There are few other games that can

Helpful: 6
Leon Kennedy
Recommended | 30 Apr 2026
11.8h played

Very Immersive. A brain is needed for this game unlike other generic modern games where you're guided all the time. It tests your patience but discovering and figuring things out on your own is definitely most rewarding.

Helpful: 5
Tybalt
Recommended | 25 Mar 2026
22.3h played

great puzzler experience! I never played the original Riven but was aware of it. this is a fantastic puzzle game if you have the patience. I got stuck several times throughout, sometimes for many hours but didn't give

Helpful: 1
Pini
Recommended | 21 Apr 2026
11.6h played

I was aware of this game as a kid but it was always far too difficult for me to appreciate. After picking up this remastered version as an adult it's instantly become one of my favourite ever games. I love the story,

Helpful: 1
Æþerfox
Recommended | 08 May 2026
13.4h played

Although not a scene for scene perfect recreation of the OG instant classic exploration puzzle game, RIVEN is in many ways better than RIVEN: The Sequel to MYST. For starters, the spinning domes now link to the starry

Helpful: 2