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Riven (1997)

First-person point-and-click adventure where exploration reveals clues to difficult puzzles

Cyan Worlds, Inc. · Released Aug 4, 2010

AdventureCasual

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 1,366
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
8
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 month ago
Sep 14, 2026
Minimum PC
DirectX® 9.0c compatible
0.5 GB RAM · 7.5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is Riven (1997)?

A first-person point-and-click puzzle adventure set in a world divided by longstanding conflicts. You explore jungles, caverns, and large structures, looking for clues and solving puzzles to learn about the land and its inhabitants before the world is lost.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy solving difficult puzzles through careful observation
  • +you like exploring an eerie world without constant direction
  • +you prefer older point-and-click games with still-image scenes

Not for you if...

  • −you want self-contained puzzles with clear clues
  • −you dislike retracing your steps across a large map

What players say

89% of 1,366 reviews are positive

Players praise how the puzzles connect to the world, along with its atmosphere and pre-rendered visuals. The most common complaints are obscure clues, hard-to-spot objects, and frequent backtracking.

Screenshots and trailer

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Riven (1997) system requirements

Minimum: DirectX® 9.0c compatible, 0.5 GB RAM, 7.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11, 64-bit
Processor
1.8 GHz
Graphics
DirectX® 9.0c compatible or better
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
7.5 GB

Does Riven (1997) have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Riven (1997) run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Russian.

Does Riven (1997) use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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