

Myst
1993 · Cyan Worlds
3.79 out of 5, 184 ratings
About
Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1993. Players explore a mysterious island filled with interactive environments, books, and clues that reveal its story. The gameplay focuses on solving logic-based puzzles and uncovering the fate of two trapped brothers. It features pre-rendered visuals and a non-linear structure that encourages exploration and observation. Myst became one of the best-selling PC games of its era and influenced the adventure game genre.
- Release date
- September 24, 1993
- Developer
- Cyan Worlds
- Publisher
- Acclaim Entertainment, Tec Toy, Brøderbund Software, Mean Hamster Software, PXL computers, Panasonic Software Company, Philips Interactive Media, SoftBank, Psygnosis Limited, Sega Enterprises, Inc., Sun Corporation
Genres
Point & clickPuzzleAdventure
Themes
FantasyScience fictionMystery
Age rating



Media
Platforms
PlayStation 3
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mac
PlayStation
PlayStation Portable
Windows Mobile
Philips CD-i
Windows Phone
3DO Interactive Multiplayer
LaserActive
Amiga
Atari Jaguar CD
Sega SaturnRelease dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)Full release
North America · Sep 24, 1993

MacFull release
North America · Sep 24, 1993

Sega SaturnFull release
Japan · Nov 22, 1994
Engines
MohawkTime to beat
Rushed7 h
Completionist8 h