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Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Riven is a puzzle, adventure and exploration game
developed and published by Cyan Worlds and Inc..
Released on June 25th 2024 is available on Windows, MacOS, VR, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 11 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Spanish - Latin America.
It has received 2,769 reviews of which 2,547 were positive and 222 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 35.49€ on Steam, but you can find it for 17.86€ on Eneba.
The Steam community has classified Riven into these genres:
Puzzle
Adventure
Exploration
First-Person
Singleplayer
Story Rich
Atmospheric
Mystery
3D
Walking Simulator
VR
Logic
Casual
Emotional
Realistic
Investigation
Surreal
Relaxing
Philosophical
Multiple Endings
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Riven:
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| Spanish - Latin America |
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System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Eight-Core Processor (16 CPUs), ~3.7GHz; Intel i5 7000 series
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700XT; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB; at least 6GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- VR Support: Quest 2 over Airlink or Link cable, HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index
- Additional Notes: Note that laptops with a 3050 or 3050 Ti GPU do not fit the requirements of the above. We recommend checking your preferred PC Benchmark site to confirm if your specs meet or exceed the above.
MacOS
- OS: macOS Sonoma 14.5
- Processor: Apple Silicon
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Apple Silicon
- Storage: 36 GB available space
- Additional Notes: M-series MacBook Air
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I downloaded this because I played the original game in '97 and loved the mystique, world-building, art, and challenging puzzles of the first. I expected a carbon copy of that game, but as an open-world adventure instead of a frame-by-frame click-thru like the first one, and was happily surprised when I discovered this game has new and different things. Already the domes behave differently than they used to, new tools have appeared in different areas, and physics are getting weird. It's familiar, but deliciously unique.
Its a beautiful remake of a classic among the genre. A first person puzzle game based around understanding and using big mechanical (and somewhat magical) machinery to travel through a magical and mechanical world. I had postponed playing this game for years and I can't but recommend it
Love it! The atmosphere of Riven is incredible, and I love wandering around between the different islands. Definitely a better game overall than Myst, the first game. This one picks up exactly where Myst left off, but they pretty much catch you up with what you need to know at the beginning, as well as send you right off to your mission, so there's not a ton of context to be missed by starting here instead of the first game if you just want to be able to solve the puzzles. That said, you'll probably have a better time with getting through this game if you're at least familiar with how the puzzle logic of Myst works. For instance, you might find some clues in Riven easy to accidentally overlook like they can definitely be in Myst - however, I find puzzle solutions in this game to be much less obtuse this time around, so just make sure you keep your eyes peeled for anything of interest, and don't be afraid to poke at buttons to see what they do. Some things can be done in different orders and still work just fine. Don't feel bad if you need to come back with fresh eyes, a friend to help, or even a walkthrough for some things, because these games will not give you hints, and the mystery is part of the fun. If you're new to the series, my last piece of advice is to keep some sort of journal, whether it's jotting down doodles, maps, symbols, codes, and other important info in a physical notebook, or taking advantage of the game's own screenshot and notetaking system. It's part of the fun, and will help you avoid backtracking. Happy exploring!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Riven is currently priced at 35.49€ on Steam.
No, Riven is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 35.49€ on Steam.
Yes, Riven received 2,547 positive votes out of a total of 2,769 achieving a rating of 8.81.
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Riven was developed and published by Cyan Worlds and Inc..
Yes, Riven is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Riven is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, Riven is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Riven is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, Riven is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
Yes, Riven supports VR. You can play it using a compatible VR headset.
Riven is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for Riven. Explore additional content available for Riven on Steam.
No, Riven does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, Riven supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Riven is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Riven.
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| Steam price | 28 October 2026 20:11 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 18 October 2026 09:47 UTC |
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Developer
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Publisher
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Release
25 Jun 2024
Platforms
Remote Play
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