Myst vs Myst III: Exile
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Myst wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Myst III: Exile is $19.85 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Myst | Myst III: Exile |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 67 |
| Quality | 84 | 88 |
| Value | 69 | 80 |
| Popularity | 27 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $20.96 | $1.11 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.4% positive | 92.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 22 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Myst | Myst III: Exile |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 26, 2021 | September 24, 2018 |
| Developers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Presto Studios, Cyan Worlds, Inc. |
| Publishers | Cyan Worlds, Inc. | Ubisoft, Cyan Worlds, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or 11 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon Vega 56 or greater | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Myst or Myst III: Exile?
Myst won the comparison against Myst III: Exile 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 worth buying over Myst III: Exile?
Based on the metrics, Myst 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 III: Exile currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC