Riven (1997)
Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.
- Price:$5.99
- Release Date:8/4/2010
- Franchise:Cyan Worlds Inc
- Developer:Cyan Worlds Inc
- Publisher:Cyan Worlds Inc
- Last Updated:11/3/2025
- Steam App Id:63610
Riven (1997)
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck (Verified)
Steam Charts, Stats, and Live Player Count
At the moment, Riven (1997) has 3 concurrent players online and in-game. This is 94% lower than its previous all-time peak of 51 players achieved on 6/29/2024.
Riven (1997) Review
Riven (1997) has achieved a Steambase Player Score of 89 / 100. This score is calculated from 1,350 total reviews on the Steam store — giving it a Very Positive rating. These are split between 1,205 positive reviews, 145 negative reviews, and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Additionally, Riven (1997) has earned a metascore of 83 on Metacritic.
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Riven (1997) Price
Riven (1997) costs $5.99 in the Steam store as of 11/3/2025. It can be purchased as a standalone game or through a bundle like Myst 25th Anniversary Collection, Myst 30th Anniversary Collection, or Riven: The Complete Collection which offers a discount off the game's base price.
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About Riven (1997)
Riven (1997) is an Adventure, and Casual game developed by Cyan Worlds Inc. On 8/4/2010, it was released on the Steam Store by Cyan Worlds Inc.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. It is verified by Valve as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
It also supports 8 languanges in-game including English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish (Spain). Each language comes with varying levels of support for the in-game interface, audio, and fully translated subtitles.
According to Steam’s category system, Riven (1997) supports the following features:
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
- Full controller support
From the Steam community, Riven (1997) has been tagged with the following user tags:
- Classic
- Difficult
- Great Soundtrack
- Nostalgia
- Atmospheric
- Surreal
- Story Rich
- 1990's
- Puzzle
- First-Person
- Mystery
- Beautiful
- Sci-fi
- Point & Click
- FMV
- Casual
- Adventure
- Singleplayer
- Steampunk
- Exploration
Media & Sceenshots
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Related Bundles
Riven (1997) is included in 3 bundles in the Steam Store.
| Image | Name | Apps | Packages | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Myst 25th Anniversary Collection | 7 | 7 | $71.93 | View |
 | Myst 30th Anniversary Collection | 8 | 8 | $91.92 | View |
 | Riven: The Complete Collection | 1 | 2 | $21.04 | View |
Related Packages
Riven (1997) is referenced by 1 package in the Steam Store.
| Name | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Riven: The Sequel to MYST | $2.99 | View |
Supported Languages
Riven (1997) is available in 8 different languages with varying levels of support for the in-game interface, audio, and fully translated subtitles.
| Name | Interface | Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | No |
| French | Yes | Yes | No |
| Italian | Yes | Yes | No |
| German | Yes | Yes | No |
| Spanish (Spain) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | No |
| Polish | Yes | Yes | No |
| Russian | Yes | Yes | No |
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Soures & References
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Riven (1997) data has been sourced from:
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Riven (1997) on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/63610
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Riven (1997). Steam Community Hub. https://steamcommunity.com/app/63610
- Metacritic. (2025, November 3). Riven (1997) for PC Reviews. Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/riven-the-sequel-to-myst
- Cyan Worlds Inc. (2023, July 8). Riven (1997). Riven (1997). https://cyan.com/games/riven/#riven-1997