Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.
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6
24h peak
13
All-time peak
13
SteamScope Score
39.0
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About
Store description and overview from Steam.
“My worst fears have been realized. The damage is more extensive than previously imagined. I must act while there is still time. I must find someone… to send to Riven.”
Enter a deceptively beautiful world torn apart by age-old conflicts, where secrets lie hidden at every turn, and nothing is as it seems. Search through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns and monolithic structures. Use your wits and powers of observation to solve devious puzzles and find secretive characters. Only then will you learn the truth about this troubled land and its inhabitants. You must let Riven become your world— before an entire world is lost.
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Experience the beauty of Riven, released in 1997, featuring the original point-and-click gameplay style, with almost five thousand images and over three hours of full motion video.
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Steam intelligence
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Estimated owners
200,000 .. 500,000
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SteamSpy positive reviews
1.2K
SteamSpy negative reviews
143
Steam reviews
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Total reviews
1.1K
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1.0K
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119
Score
89%Very Positive
SteamScope Score
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Player growth windows
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Riven (1997) is tracked on SteamScope with live Steam concurrent player data, historical charts, and a SteamScope activity score of 39/100. Search for "Riven (1997) player count" or "Riven (1997) steam charts" to monitor how many people are playing right now and how activity compares with past peaks.
Riven (1997) is developed by Cyan Worlds, Inc., released 4 Aug 2010, a Adventure, Casual title. Available on Windows, macOS.
Riven (1997) currently reports 6 concurrent Steam players with a 24-hour peak of 13 and an all-time peak of 13.
Player counts fell -14.3% over the past 24 hours, signalling a notable decline.
Among tracked Steam titles, Riven (1997) ranks #3460 of 4,432 by momentum score.
Riven (1997) has lost momentum recently. Retention sits at 46/100, suggesting fewer players relative to its all-time peak of 13.
Riven (1997) has 0 Steam achievements tracked on SteamScope.
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Store Details
Controller support: Full controller support
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Copyright © 1997 - 2025 Cyan Worlds, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Riven "Grounds" Trailer
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Riven: The Sequel to MYST - <span class="discount_original_price">$5.99</span> $2.39
Pricing
Lowest tracked price: £2.11 in United Kingdom
| Region | Price | Discount |
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| Australia | A$3.40 | -60% |
| Brazil | R$9.39 | -60% |
| Canada | CA$2.87 | -60% |
| Germany | €2.46 | -60% |
| France | €2.46 | -60% |
| United Kingdom | £2.11 | -60% |
| Poland | PLN 10.19 | -60% |
| United States | $2.39 | -60% |
Tracked Steam store price snapshots over time.
Riven (1997) is currently $2.39 on Steam. The lowest tracked store price is $2.39 (recorded Jul 27, 2026). The highest tracked store price is $5.29. SteamScope has 7 price snapshots in its tracked history.
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Riven (1997) has 89% Steam reviews across 1.1K user reviews. Steam labels this as "Very Positive". Review volume grew by 1 reviews over the tracked period. SteamScope stores 4 review history snapshots for trend analysis.
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