Myst
Fantasy
Science fiction
Mystery
Point-and-click
Puzzle
Adventure
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.
24 Sep, 1993
18 Jun, 2026
About this game
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.
Storyline
Alone on a mysterious island, you set out to explore its grandeur and mystery. Hear how a chilling tale of intrigue and treachery, defying all boundaries of space and time, is being told.
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Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Release Date:
24 Sep, 1993
Modes:
Single player
Themes:
Fantasy, Science fiction, Mystery
Genres:
Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure
Player Perspectives:
First person
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IGDB Rating
3.8
User Rating
183
User Rating Count
76%
Rating %
Critics Rating
3.3
Critics Rating
187
Critics Rating Count
66%
Critics Rating %
Main Developers
Cyan Worlds
Supporting Developers
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Publishers
Brøderbund Software
Acclaim Entertainment
Mean Hamster Software
SoftBank
Philips Interactive Media
Panasonic Software Company
Psygnosis Limited
Tec Toy
PXL computers
Sun Corporation
Sega Enterprises, Inc.
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