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Game entry

Riven: The Sequel to Myst

1997 · Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure · PC, Mac, PlayStation, Saturn, Windows Mobile · Acclaim Entertainment

GameForever voters place Riven: The Sequel to Myst no. 692 in the world ranking, with 1,635 ELO points and 48% of wins across 129 duels settled. Twelve Minutes is the rival it has faced most: 3 duels, 1 wins and 2 losses. Measured against its own family, it climbs to no. 17 out of 78 (1997).

World rank

no. 692

ELO score

1,635

Wins

48%

Duels played

129

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About Riven: The Sequel to Myst

Riven: The Sequel to Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1997. It continues the story of Myst, following the player’s journey to rescue Atrus’s wife, Catherine, from a decaying world. The game features pre-rendered environments with complex, interconnected puzzles and minimal direct guidance.
Its visuals, sound design, and world-building were praised for their depth and realism.
Riven expanded on Myst’s narrative and gameplay scale, becoming one of the most acclaimed adventure games of its time.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,635 ELO points over the last 215 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Around this spot

The games Riven: The Sequel to Myst sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 689 Mario Party 2 1,636
  2. 690 Mark of the Ninja 1,635
  3. 691 SimCity 1,635
  4. 692 Riven: The Sequel to Myst 1,635
  5. 693 Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - HD Edition 1,635
  6. 694 Thief 1,634
  7. 695 F.E.A.R. Extraction Point 1,634

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The standing

Where Riven: The Sequel to Myst ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Riven: The Sequel to Myst stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 17 out of 78 (1997).

Where Riven: The Sequel to Myst ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 692 5,110
Point-and-click 21 222
1990s 121 655
1997 17 78

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