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3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Puzzle / Adventure
Myst
Certified classic
| System | 3DO Interactive Multiplayer |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle, Adventure |
| Developer | Cyan Worlds |
| Publisher | Midway Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Myst |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Myst is a puzzle game developed by Cyan Worlds and published by Midway Games. It blends puzzle and adventure elements.
Among the 7 3DO puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Myst series. The series also appears on other systems with Riven (PS1) and Myst (Saturn).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the 3DO's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Myst is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Myst walkthroughs & guides
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Myst FAQ
Who made Myst?
It was developed by Cyan Worlds and published by Midway Games.
Is Myst multiplayer?
No. Myst is a single-player game.
How long does Myst take to play?
As a puzzle game, Myst typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Myst on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.