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Myst: Masterpiece EditionVSrealMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

Quality
69Popularity
24Value
78
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realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Quality
71Popularity
26Value
83
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Winner

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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Myst: Masterpiece Edition
4 of 13 metrics
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.36 -
$1.09 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.35 -
$1.25 Wins
Best Current Discount
-77% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
119 price changes Wins
49 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
86.2% positive -
88.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
976 -
1.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
841 -
1.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
135 Wins
155 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
940 -
1.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
34 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Feb 2011 -
Feb 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MayberealMyst: Masterpiece Edition

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Myst: Masterpiece Edition
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Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

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Myst: Masterpiece Edition

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

86% positive (975 reviews) — very positive reception
975 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.36 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.17)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-27% player decline
8 concurrent players — niche audience

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

89% positive (1,383 reviews) — very positive reception
1,383 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.09 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.00)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-17% minor player decrease
5 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsMyst: Masterpiece EditionrealMyst: Masterpiece Edition
Release Date
February 2, 2011
February 5, 2014
Developers
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Publishers
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
34

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

No PC requirements data available

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or Windows 8
  • Processor: Intel Core i7, 2.66 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB DirectX 9.0c SM 4.0 compliant video card
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card with latest drivers
Which is better: Myst: Masterpiece Edition or realMyst: Masterpiece Edition?

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition won the comparison against Myst: Masterpiece Edition based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Myst: Masterpiece Edition worth buying over realMyst: Masterpiece Edition?

Based on the metrics, realMyst: Masterpiece Edition won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. realMyst: Masterpiece Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 04:24 PM UTC

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