Myst

Genres

Point-and-clickPuzzleAdventure

Developer

Cyan Worlds

Publisher

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

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.