Myst

1993 · Myst · 8 releases

Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1993. Players explore a mysterious island filled with interactive environments, books, and clues that reveal its story. The gameplay focuses on solving logic-based puzzles and uncovering the fate of two trapped brothers. It features pre-rendered visuals and a non-linear structure that encourages exploration and observation. Myst became one of the best-selling PC games of its era and influenced the adventure game genre.

Developer: Cyan Worlds

Publisher: Tec Toy, Acclaim Entertainment, Brøderbund Software, Philips Interactive Media, Sega Enterprises, Inc., Psygnosis Limited, Sun Corporation, Mean Hamster Software, PXL computers, Panasonic Software Company, SoftBank

Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle