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graphic adventure game
Riven
By Cyan Worlds, released 1 Jan 1997
- Microsoft Windows
- Classic Mac OS
- macOS
What it is
Riven is a single-player graphic adventure from Cyan Worlds, originally released in 1997 as a sequel to Myst. Its world is marked by old conflicts, and players explore jungles, caverns and monumental structures while looking for hidden details and solving puzzles. Observation and puzzle-solving lead to secretive characters and information about the land and its inhabitants. The listed release presents the original point-and-click style, with almost five thousand images and more than three hours of full-motion video. Steam lists controller support, including DualShock and DualSense support, alongside Family Sharing. The listed platforms include Windows and macOS on Steam; the broader platform listing also includes Classic Mac OS. Cyan Worlds is both developer and publisher.
What players like, and what they don't
- Original point-and-click gameplay style
- Almost five thousand images
- More than three hours of full-motion video
- Steam lists controller support and Family Sharing
- Single-player only
- Steam platform listing is Windows and macOS
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy exploration, observation-based puzzles and a single-player adventure. Windows and macOS are listed for the Steam version.
Riven focuses on exploring a detailed world and solving puzzles to uncover its story. Its listed Steam version includes controller support and is available for Windows and macOS.
