Myst Saturn box art

Sega Saturn · Adventure / Puzzle

Myst

Certified classic

SystemSega Saturn
GenreAdventure, Puzzle
DeveloperCyan Worlds
PublisherMidway Games
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesMyst
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 17

Released for the Sega Saturn, Myst is an adventure game developed by Cyan Worlds and published by Midway Games. It blends adventure and puzzle elements.

Among the 19 Saturn adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the Myst series; on the Saturn you can also try Riven. The series also appears on other systems with Riven (PS1) and Myst (3DO).

Myst is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Myst is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Myst gameplay screenshot on Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

Myst walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Myst.

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Playing Saturn games today

Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.

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 an adventure game, Myst typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. 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.

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