Myst

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
PEGI 7ESRB E

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 Saturn

Release 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

Mohawk

Time to beat

Rushed7 h
Completionist8 h

Languages

LanguagesAudioSubtitlesInterface
English (US)