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Myst: Masterpiece EditionVSrealMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

Quality
69Popularity
24Value
96
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈1d
-80% $1.17
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realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Quality
71Popularity
26Value
84
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-94% $1.06
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Winner

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.17 -
$1.06 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.43 -
$1.25 Wins
Best Current Discount
-80% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
75 price changes Wins
20 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
86.3% positive -
88.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
952 -
1.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
822 -
1.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
130 Wins
154 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
940 -
1.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
34 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2011 -
Feb 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MayberealMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Myst: Masterpiece Edition
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

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

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -80% $1.17Buy Now
Steam
Steam +412% $5.99View
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $1.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1597% $17.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

Quality

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

86% positive (952 reviews) — very positive reception
952 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.17 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-33% player decline
8 concurrent players — niche audience

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Quality

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

89% positive (1,373 reviews) — very positive reception
1,373 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.06 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.03)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +50%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

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

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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. Myst: Masterpiece Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:55 PM UTC

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