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Riven

2024 · Cyan Worlds

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Riven
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At a glance

Riven is a first-person adventure from Cyan Worlds, set in a world threatened by collapse. Players explore jungles, caverns and large structures, observing their surroundings and solving puzzles to uncover the world’s history and mysteries. The journey includes a rescue and an attempt to escape, while questions about the island’s inhabitants and a giant golden dome gradually come into focus. This remake builds on the original Riven released in 1997 and expands the story in the Myst universe. Steam lists single-player, achievements, full controller support, captions and VR support. It also lists camera comfort options, color alternatives, custom volume controls and play without timed input. The game is available for Windows and macOS, with a listed release date of Jun 25, 2024. Its focus on careful observation and puzzle solving makes exploration central to learning what is happening in this strange place.

Who it is for

It suits players who enjoy first-person exploration and puzzles that reward observation. Its VR support and accessibility options may also matter to players seeking those features.

What is good

  • Exploration spans jungles, caverns and structures
  • Puzzles reveal the world’s story
  • VR support is listed
  • Options include color alternatives and untimed input

What to know first

  • Listed for Windows and macOS only
  • Single-player is the only listed play mode

Verdict

Riven is a puzzle-led exploration adventure that uses its environment to reveal a larger mystery. This remake expands the story of the original 1997 game and includes both VR support and several comfort and accessibility options.

Details

Year
2024wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Developer
Cyan Worldswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Genre
first-person adventurewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Platforms
Microsoft Windows, macOSwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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