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Myst - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Myst

Cyan Worlds, Inc.Released August 26, 2021
CasualIndieAdventureSingleplayer3DExploration
GameValio recommendation63Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (2,022 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
63out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 63 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

2 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 21 hours ago$20.96$34.99−40%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 22 hours ago$34.99+$14.03Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value69/100
  • $20.96: mid-range price
  • 40% off: decent discount
  • Near historical low ($18.45)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $20.96Lowest recorded $18.45Full price $34.99
Quality84/100
  • 88% positive (2,022 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 78/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 2,022 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 88% · Very PositivePositive 2kNegative 235
Popularity27/100
  • Players up 50% in recent days
  • 30 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 30Peak in period 51

Game details

Developers
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Publishers
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Release date
August 26, 2021
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
30
Steam recs
2,000
Official website
cyan.com/myst
Supported languages
11 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Japanese · Korean · Portuguese - Brazil · Spanish - Latin America · Simplified Chinese · Polish · Russian

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +17See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Tracked Controller Support · VR Supported · Captions available · Camera Comfort · Color Alternatives · Custom Volume Controls · Playable without Timed Input · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Save Anytime · Stereo Sound · Subtitle Options · Surround Sound · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · HDR available · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Myst worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Myst cheapest?

The best current deal for Myst is on Kinguin for $20.96.

That's a 40% discount.

What type of game is Myst?

Myst is categorized as: Casual, Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is Myst available on?

Myst is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was Myst released?

Myst was released on August 26, 2021.

How many people are playing Myst?

According to recent data, Myst has approximately 30 concurrent players 21 hours ago.

Is Myst on sale right now?

Myst is currently 40% off on Kinguin for $20.96.

Who made Myst?

Developed by: Cyan Worlds, Inc.

Published by: Cyan Worlds, Inc.

What are the best deals for Myst?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Myst across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $20.96 (-40%)
  • Steam: $34.99
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