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MystVSMyst V: End of Ages

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

Myst

Myst

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
84Popularity
27Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈10h
-41% $20.48
Buy Now
VS
Myst V: End of Ages

Myst V: End of Ages

Quality
66Popularity
20Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-96% $0.39
Buy Now

Winner

Myst wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
Myst
9 of 14 metrics
Myst V: End of Ages
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$20.48 -
$0.39 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$19.47 -
$0.34 Wins
Best Current Discount
-41% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
55 price changes Wins
17 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.6% positive Wins
65.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
248 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
162 -
Negative Steam Reviews
221 -
86 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
25 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
1.9K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2021 Wins
Mar 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMyst

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

MaybeMyst V: End of Ages

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
Myst V: End of Ages

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 -41% $20.48Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2% $20.99View
Myst V: End of Ages

Myst V: End of Ages

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.39Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2462% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Myst

Quality

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

89% positive (1,945 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,945 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$20.48 — mid-range price
41% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($18.45)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-41% player decline
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Myst V: End of Ages

Quality

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

65% positive (248 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
248 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.39 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.29 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMystMyst V: End of Ages
Release Date
August 26, 2021
March 16, 2012
Developers
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Cyan Worlds Inc
Publishers
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Cyan Worlds Inc
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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 V: End of Ages

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Myst or Myst V: End of Ages?

Myst won the comparison against Myst V: End of Ages 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 V: End of Ages?

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 V: End of Ages currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:52 PM UTC

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