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Riven: The Sequel to Myst

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First release
Oct 31, 1997
Genres
Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle · Drama, Mystery, Fantasy, Science fiction
Platforms
Sega Saturn, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, Mac, Windows Mobile

Riven: The Sequel to Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1997. It continues the story of Myst, following the player’s journey to rescue Atrus’s wife, Catherine, from a decaying world. The game features pre-rendered environments with complex, interconnected puzzles and minimal direct guidance. Its visuals, sound design, and world-building were praised for their depth and realism. Riven expanded on Myst’s narrative and gameplay scale, becoming one of the most acclaimed adventure games of its time.

Also known as Riven, Myst II: Riven, Myst II, Myst 2
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Storyline
After the Stranger has rescued Atrus, the master of "linking books", from the imprisonment caused by his sons, a new task awaits the hero. Atrus's wife, Catherine, has been taken by Gehn, his own father. Gehn has appointed himself as the one to rule the Age of Riven, and has driven his world to collapse. Now he holds Catherine hostage on Riven, hoping that his son will restore the book link to the Age and free him from there. The Stranger is requested by Atrus to travel to Riven and find a way to rescue Catherine.Read more

After the Stranger has rescued Atrus, the master of "linking books", from the imprisonment caused by his sons, a new task awaits the hero. Atrus's wife, Catherine, has been taken by Gehn, his own father. Gehn has appointed himself as the one to rule the Age of Riven, and has driven his world to collapse. Now he holds Catherine hostage on Riven, hoping that his son will restore the book link to the Age and free him from there. The Stranger is requested by Atrus to travel to Riven and find a way to rescue Catherine.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 31, 1997
Mac
Oct 31, 1997
PlayStation
Nov 30, 1997
All 13 release dates
PlayStation
Dec 23, 1997
PC (Microsoft Windows)
1997
Mac
1997
PlayStation
Feb 1998
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mar 1998
Sega Saturn
Apr 09, 1998
Sega Saturn
May 15, 1998
Sega Saturn
1998
PC (Microsoft Windows)
1998
Windows Mobile
2005
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
6h
Completionist
6h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
exploration, atmospheric, surreal, full motion video, gog preservation program
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Main Story (IGDB)
6h
Completionist (IGDB)
6h
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  • Englishinterface, audio
  • Deutschinterface, audio
IGDB · recorded 20 Oct 2026
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