- First release
- Jun 25, 2024
- Publisher
- Cyan Worlds
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 5, SteamVR, Meta Quest 2, PlayStation VR2
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Atrus asks you to undertake a perilous mission where your success is far from assured. Travel to Riven, a mysterious island-filled land on the verge of collapse, to rescue Atrus’ wife, Catherine. She is being held captive by Gehn, Atrus’ father and the self-declared overlord of Riven. Explore Riven, solve puzzles to reveal its mysteries, find Catherine, and make your escape.Read more
Atrus asks you to undertake a perilous mission where your success is far from assured. Travel to Riven, a mysterious island-filled land on the verge of collapse, to rescue Atrus’ wife, Catherine. She is being held captive by Gehn, Atrus’ father and the self-declared overlord of Riven. Explore Riven, solve puzzles to reveal its mysteries, find Catherine, and make your escape.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jun 25, 2024
- Mac
- Jun 25, 2024
- SteamVR
- Jun 25, 2024
All 6 release dates
- Meta Quest 2
- Jun 25, 2024
- PlayStation 5
- May 19, 2026
- PlayStation VR2
- May 19, 2026
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main + Extras
- 11h
- Completionist
- 8h
- Age ratings
- ESRB E10+
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Virtual Reality, First person
- Where to buy
- External links
- Steam (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- exploration, atmospheric, surreal, psychological
… All 4
, surreal, psychological
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 86
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 11h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 8h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 2,786 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Puzzle
- Adventure
- Exploration
- First-Person
- Singleplayer
- Story Rich
- Atmospheric
- Mystery
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Save anytime, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Surround sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Color alternatives, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 30 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
- VR supported
- HDR available
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
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Behind the game
Credits
Director
- Richard Vander Wende
Credits from Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (CC0) · checked
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