Myst

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.

Myst
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Details

Release date
24 Sept 1993
Completionist
≈ 8 h
  • IGDB 6.5
Genres
  • Point-and-click
  • Puzzle
  • Adventure
Developers
Platforms
PlayStationPhilips CD-iPC (Microsoft Windows)3DO Interactive MultiplayerAtari Jaguar CDMacLaserActiveSegaAmigaWindows MobileWindows Phone
Series
Platforms
  • PlayStation — 27 Jan 1995
  • Philips CD-i — 31 Dec 1996
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) — 24 Sept 1993
  • 3DO Interactive Multiplayer — 17 Mar 1995
  • Atari Jaguar CD — 14 Dec 1995
  • Mac — 24 Sept 1993
  • LaserActive — 1 Jun 1995
  • Sega Saturn — 22 Nov 1994
  • Amiga — 31 Dec 1997
  • Windows Mobile — 2 Mar 2005
  • PlayStation 3 — 8 Feb 2012
  • PlayStation Portable — 8 Feb 2012
  • Windows Phone
Game modes
  • Single player
Perspectives
  • First person
Alternative titles
  • Original Myst
  • Myst I
  • Мист

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