Game
Riven: The Sequel to Myst
Developed byCyan Worlds
Published bySega Enterprises, Inc.,Ubi Soft Entertainment,Acclaim Entertainment,Enix,SUNSOFT,Cyan Worlds,Tec Toy,Red Orb Entertainment,Mean Hamster Software
1997
December 31, 1997
PlatformsMacPCPS1SaturnWindows Mobile
Mac/December 31, 1997PC/December 31, 1998PS1/February 1, 1998Saturn/December 31, 1998Windows Mobile/December 31, 2005
Genres
ShooterPuzzleAdventure
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.