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MystVSMyst III: Exile

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

Myst

Myst

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
84Popularity
27Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−33% $23.38
Buy Now
VS
Myst III: Exile

Myst III: Exile

Quality
88Popularity
22Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 4 days
−94% $0.90
Buy Now

Winner

Myst wins 8 of 14 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
8 of 14 metrics
Myst III: Exile
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$23.38 -
$0.90 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$19.47 -
$0.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
-33% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
86 price changes Wins
45 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.5% positive -
93.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K Wins
467 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
437 -
Negative Steam Reviews
228 -
30 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
2.0K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2021 Wins
Sep 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMyst

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

MaybeMyst III: Exile

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
Myst III: Exile

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

Myst

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −33% $23.38Buy Now
Steam
Steam +50% $34.99View
Myst III: Exile

Myst III: Exile

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $0.90Buy Now
Steam
Steam$14.99View

Myst

Quality

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

89% positive (1,984 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,984 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$23.38 — mid-range price
33% off — decent discount
Historical low: $18.45 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +60%
16 concurrent players — niche audience

Myst III: Exile

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (467 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
467 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.90 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.81)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

5 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsMystMyst 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
Achievements
30

Myst

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or 11
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon Vega 56 or greater
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: NA
  • VR Support: Quest 2 over Airlink or Link cable, HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index

Myst III: Exile

No PC requirements data available
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.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 06:10 PM UTC

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