Adventure · June 25, 2024
Riven (2024)
“I know what he’s doing… He’s watching you.” Travel to Riven , a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse. Explore this mysterious place, solve its puzzles, reveal its mysteries, make a daring rescue, and escape. VISIT A MYSTERIOUS WORLD “I am Gehn. I assume you’ve heard of me.” Riven takes you on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures. Explore a world bent to the whims of a man who sees himself as a god and where every corner will immerse you in an otherworldly adventure. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A SURREAL LANDSCAPE “There’s a great deal of history that you should know…” Riven rewards careful observation. Challenge Riven’s cunning puzzles, deftly woven throughout its narrative. The environment of Riven will reveal the story of this world as you make meaning from seemingly disparate bits of information and learn everything you need to know about this world. UNRAVEL RIVEN’S SECRETS “...it may be time to give this inexplicable mystery a second look.” Who are the mysterious island dwellers you encounter during your exploration? What purpose does the giant golden dome serve? Why is this world on the verge of collapse? Play Riven and discover the answers to these mysteries- and more. ABOUT THIS REMAKE Created by the legendary indie developer Cyan Worlds and based on the smash-hit original released in 1997, Riven has been lovingly revisited by its key original visionaries to expand the epic narrative of the Myst universe. Experience Riven like never before - with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. This brand-new, re-imagined, and expanded version of Riven offers a deeper story, new captivating visuals, and a journey that stays true to the original release while also expanding on Riven’s breathtaking world.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Puzzle · 176
- Adventure · 170
- Exploration · 167
- First-Person · 153
- Story Rich · 143
- Singleplayer · 141
- Atmospheric · 140
- Mystery · 135
- 3D · 119
- Walking Simulator · 116
- Emotional · 110
- Casual · 109
- Logic · 108
- VR · 108
- Realistic · 105
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Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.4k Steam reviews | Top 85% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 93% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 40% |
| Metacritic | 86/100 | Genre average 77 — top 13% of Adventure titles |
| Engagement hours | 8 h average | Top 40% for session depth among Adventure |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (11)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish - Latin America volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Spanish - Latin America
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
Accessibility
- Captions available
- Color Alternatives
- Playable without Timed Input
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
- Tracked Controller Support
- VR Supported
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Stereo Sound
Other
- Single-player
- Save Anytime
Reception Metrics
Steam community
93%Very Positive · 2.4k reviews
2.2k positive · 169 negative
Metacritic
86/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
2.5k
Press Quotes
“It's beautiful. Stylish. Timeless.” 90/100 – PC Gamer “a majestic piece of art, and a world worth exploring all over again” 100/100 – GAMINGTREND “The 1997 classic is reborn as one of the year's best puzzle games.” 9/10 – PCGamesN
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
8h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
10h
Typical completion time
Achievements
34
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 25, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Cyan Worlds Inc |
| Base price | $20.99 -40% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Editions & Packages
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