Item: Riven (Legacy) for Mobile
Rating: 95
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

95/100

The 2024 remake of Riven is nothing short of a landmark achievement in adventure gaming. Cyan Worlds has taken one of the most intellectually challenging games ever made and rebuilt it from the ground up in a fully realized 3D environment. The move from pre-rendered stills to free movement doesn't just modernize the game; it fundamentally changes how you inhabit the world. You can now examine puzzles from different angles, revealing clues that were literally impossible to see in the original.

The environmental storytelling remains peerless. Every lever, every strange symbol, and every piece of architecture in the world of Riven serves a purpose. It requires a level of 'presence' and note-taking that few modern games demand, and the payoff for solving a complex multi-layered puzzle is immense. With updated visuals that are often breathtaking and a narrative that has been thoughtfully expanded, this is the definitive way to experience one of the greatest stories in the Myst universe. It is a haunting, beautiful, and profoundly rewarding journey.

Dinsun reviewed on: Tue Jun 24 2025

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

400293367

$3.99 13+★4.1 133 reviews

Author : Cyan Worlds

Pubish Date : Tue Dec 14 2010

Last Update Date : Tue Mar 05 2024

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.7.1Tue Mar 05 2024

A couple of improvements
- Fixed slider graphics on newer bigger iPhones
- Added support for iOS 17
"Riven: The Sequel to Myst" for iOS - the massive island Age of Riven with all of its amazing detail, in the palm of your hand.
Note: There is also an enhanced version of Riven made specifically for the iPad: Riven (Legacy) for iPadOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/riven-legacy-for-ipados/id536344854
"Brilliant - almost art" - 5 stars - by Dlb362
"The most fascinating experience. Pure genius" - 5 stars - by Rafemago
"Just as good as I remembered" - 5 stars - by Diggler79
"I absolutely love this game!" - 5 stars - by Doctorwhoisawesome
"Awesome!" - 5 stars - by Simoncat
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Taking up where Myst left off, Riven set an amazing new standard for design, aesthetics, and immersion in gaming. Remember Atrus’ trap book, the Moiety intervention, the mag-lev ride, the Jungle village, Catherine’s prison, Gehn’s Age, the Wahrk throne? Now the entire Riven adventure can be experienced from wherever you are.
This is the original Riven - with sights and sounds that have been remastered and meticulously re-assembled for a remarkable experience on your iPhone or iPod touch. Everything that you remember from the original Riven in an intimate way to play this classic game with a simple touch or swipe.
Features:
- All the original Ages & gameplay
- High quality images
- Full music & sound effects
- Full screen movies & animations
- Auto-save
- "Bookmark" system to save & restore progress
- Swipe to turn
- Game Center achievement support
- Zoom in anywhere for more detail
- New! - “Hot Spot” hints
- Integrated Hint Guide
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
"Riven: The Sequel to Myst" for iOS - the massive island Age of Riven with all of its amazing detail, in the palm of your hand.
Note: There is also an enhanced version of Riven made specifically for the iPad: Riven (Legacy) for iPadOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/riven-legacy-for-ipados/id536344854
"Brilliant - almost art" - 5 stars - by Dlb362
"The most fascinating experience. Pure genius" - 5 stars - by Rafemago
"Just as good as I remembered" - 5 stars - by Diggler79
"I absolutely love this game!" - 5 stars - by Doctorwhoisawesome
"Awesome!" - 5 stars - by Simoncat
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Taking up where Myst left off, Riven set an amazing new standard for design, aesthetics, and immersion in gaming. Remember Atrus’ trap book, the Moiety intervention, the mag-lev ride, the Jungle village, Catherine’s prison, Gehn’s Age, the Wahrk throne? Now the entire Riven adventure can be experienced from wherever you are.
This is the original Riven - with sights and sounds that have been remastered and meticulously re-assembled for a remarkable experience on your iPhone or iPod touch. Everything that you remember from the original Riven in an intimate way to play this classic game with a simple touch or swipe.
Features:
- All the original Ages & gameplay
- High quality images
- Full music & sound effects
- Full screen movies & animations
- Auto-save
- "Bookmark" system to save & restore progress
- Swipe to turn
- Game Center achievement support
- Zoom in anywhere for more detail
- New! - “Hot Spot” hints
- Integrated Hint Guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.1 out of 5 with 133 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Riven takes you on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures in a world bent to the whims of a man who sees himself as a god. Created by Cyan Worlds, this brand-new, re-imagined version of the 1997 classic offers free movement through a real-time 3D environment. Explore the mysteries of Gehn’s empire, solve cunning puzzles woven into the narrative, and reveal the history of a civilization on the brink.

Features

Fully Real-Time 3D Environments

Expanded Story and New Narrative Elements

Breathtaking Visuals and Lighting

Complex, Narrative-Driven Puzzles

Tips

The Importance of Observation

Keep a notebook handy. Riven’s puzzles often rely on understanding the numbering system and history of the D'ni culture. Listen for sound cues and look for recurring symbols across different islands.

Promotion Videos

Riven for iPad - iPad/iPad 2/iPad Mini/New iPad - HD Gameplay Trailer - YouTube

News on this game

Myst sequel Riven is getting a full remake from developer Cyan Worlds

Cyan Worlds announced it is remaking Riven: The Sequel to Myst thanks to the help of a fan project.

Digital Trends - Thu May 02 2024

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Game Rant - Mon Jun 02 2025

Myst Sequel Riven Is Getting a Modern Remake

A modern remake of Riven, the sequel to the game Myst, is in the works, according to the developer Cyan Worlds.

PCMag - Thu May 02 2024

Remastered 'Myst Mobile' Game Now Available on iPhone and iPad

It has been 30 years since popular puzzle game Myst first came out, and to celebrate the anniversary, developer Cyan today announced the...

MacRumors - Mon Sep 02 2024

Myst sequel Riven to receive modern remake

On Sunday, Cyan Worlds revealed it is working on the first-ever remake of Riven, the 1997 sequel to the company's legendary adventure game...

TechSpot - Thu May 02 2024

Myst creator Cyan aims for $1.1M goal on Kickstarter for its Obduction game

The makers of Myst and Riven branch out on a new adventure.

VentureBeat - Sat May 02 2015

The legacy of Myst: A link to other worlds

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The Skyline View - Sat Jun 02 2007

Riven (Legacy) for iPadOS by Cyan Worlds

"Riven: The Sequel to Myst" - made especially for iPad! The epic island Age of Riven with all of its rich, meticulous attention to detail,...

AppAdvice - Sun Feb 02 2025

Riven Remake Set to Launch in 2024 on Various Platforms

Cyan Worlds, the creators of the acclaimed Myst series, have declared their plans to launch a completely remade version of the classic 1997...

GamingLyfe Network - Thu Sep 11 2025

Myst Mobile by Cyan Worlds

In the remastered version, you'll head to the titular Myst Island and unravel the mystery and a story of ruthless family betrayal.

AppAdvice - Mon Sep 02 2024

Gameplays

Real-Time Exploration

Unlike the original, you can move freely. Use this to your advantage to look behind objects or view machinery from multiple perspectives, which is often key to understanding how a puzzle functions.