Myst

First-person puzzle adventure across a mysterious island and other Ages

Cyan Worlds, Inc. · Released Aug 26, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 2,209
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 16 in 30 days
Playing now: 6; peak 24h 10
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 months ago; Jul 8, 2026

What is Myst?

Explore Myst Island and other places called Ages, searching for clues and solving puzzles to uncover a story of family betrayal. This first-person remake plays on a standard screen or in VR, with optional puzzle randomization.

For you if...

+you enjoy exploring and piecing together scattered clues
+you like solving puzzles without much guidance
+you want to explore and solve puzzles in VR

Not for you if...

−you want clear directions and frequent hints
−you prefer fast action to slow exploration

What players say

89% of 2,209 reviews are positive · 87% of 16 in the last 30 days

Players praise the updated visuals, exploration, and VR play. Common complaints are puzzles that feel either too obvious or too obscure, dated design, and a price players consider high for the game's length.

Screenshots and trailer

Myst system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or 11
Processor: Intel i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, FX4350 or greater
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570 or greater
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, VR, HDR

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Russian.