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Steam app 1712350 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:24 UTC

Riven

Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.

Riven Steam header artwork
Cyan Worlds, Inc.Cyan Worlds, Inc.
26playing now
3124-hour peak
1,659all-time peak
27average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

+0.7Gain+2.58%% gain79Peak

680 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

28 months, June 2024 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

04488961k2kJun 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026June 20241,659 monthly peakJuly 2024967 monthly peakAugust 2024229 monthly peakSeptember 2024135 monthly peakOctober 202476 monthly peakNovember 2024110 monthly peakDecember 2024170 monthly peakJanuary 2025157 monthly peakFebruary 202577 monthly peakMarch 2025104 monthly peakApril 2025167 monthly peakMay 202585 monthly peakJune 202595 monthly peakJuly 202575 monthly peakAugust 202556 monthly peakSeptember 202586 monthly peakOctober 202556 monthly peakNovember 202572 monthly peakDecember 202590 monthly peakJanuary 202696 monthly peakFebruary 202656 monthly peakMarch 202668 monthly peakApril 202651 monthly peakMay 202671 monthly peakJune 202663 monthly peakJuly 202680 monthly peakAugust 202679 monthly peakSeptember 202658 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

022436586July 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026July 202680 peak — daily detail belowAugust 202679 peak — hourly detail belowSeptember 202658 peak — hourly detail below
Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

02243658601 Jul06 Jul11 Jul16 Jul21 Jul26 Jul31 JulWednesday 01 July 202632 peakThursday 02 July 202640 peakFriday 03 July 202641 peakSaturday 04 July 202656 peakSunday 05 July 202651 peakMonday 06 July 202642 peakTuesday 07 July 202640 peakWednesday 08 July 202629 peakThursday 09 July 202632 peakFriday 10 July 202653 peakSaturday 11 July 202664 peakSunday 12 July 202673 peakMonday 13 July 202657 peakTuesday 14 July 202649 peakWednesday 15 July 202653 peakThursday 16 July 202642 peakFriday 17 July 202644 peakSaturday 18 July 202680 peakSunday 19 July 202674 peakMonday 20 July 202658 peakTuesday 21 July 202654 peakWednesday 22 July 202654 peakThursday 23 July 202655 peakFriday 24 July 202643 peakSaturday 25 July 202653 peakSunday 26 July 202664 peakMonday 27 July 202653 peakTuesday 28 July 202642 peakWednesday 29 July 202639 peakThursday 30 July 202634 peakFriday 31 July 202642 peak

August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 410 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

02143648501 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 202649 peakSunday 02 August 202650 peakMonday 03 August 202633 peakTuesday 04 August 202640 peakWednesday 05 August 202643 peakThursday 06 August 202633 peakFriday 07 August 202629 peakSaturday 08 August 202640 peakSunday 09 August 202643 peakMonday 10 August 202642 peakTuesday 11 August 202632 peakWednesday 12 August 202627 peakThursday 13 August 202631 peakFriday 14 August 202628 peakSaturday 15 August 202637 peakSunday 16 August 202642 peakMonday 17 August 202639 peakTuesday 18 August 202631 peakWednesday 19 August 202628 peakThursday 20 August 202629 peakFriday 21 August 202630 peakSaturday 22 August 202638 peakSunday 23 August 202664 peakMonday 24 August 202652 peakTuesday 25 August 202647 peakWednesday 26 August 202639 peakThursday 27 August 202643 peakFriday 28 August 202651 peakSaturday 29 August 202664 peakSunday 30 August 202679 peakMonday 31 August 202654 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 270 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

01631476301 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202648 peakWednesday 02 September 202644 peakThursday 03 September 202636 peakFriday 04 September 202645 peakSaturday 05 September 202652 peakSunday 06 September 202651 peakMonday 07 September 202658 peakTuesday 08 September 202638 peakWednesday 09 September 202633 peakThursday 10 September 202631 peakFriday 11 September 202638 peakSaturday 12 September 202631 peak

October 2026

Riven was released on 25 Jun, 2024.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:24 UTC
App ID
1712350
Last updated
16 Jul 2026 build 24207078
Developer
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Publisher
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Release date
25 Jun, 2024
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
22.05 GB24.84 GB
Install size
23.47 GB33.59 GB
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
34
Metacritic
86

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsVR SupportedCaptions availableSteam CloudRemote Play on TVHDR availableFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportTracked Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Camera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround Sound

Popular tags

PuzzleAdventureExplorationFirst-PersonSingleplayerStory RichAtmosphericMystery3DWalking SimulatorVRLogicCasualEmotionalRealisticInvestigationSurrealRelaxingPhilosophicalMultiple Endings
About this gameFull description from Steam
“I know what he’s doing… He’s watching you.” Travel to Riven, a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse. Explore this mysterious place, solve its puzzles, reveal its mysteries, make a daring rescue, and escape. VISIT A MYSTERIOUS WORLD “I am Gehn. I assume you’ve heard of me.” Riven takes you on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures. Explore a world bent to the whims of a man who sees himself as a god and where every corner will immerse you in an otherworldly adventure. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A SURREAL LANDSCAPE “There’s a great deal of history that you should know…” Riven rewards careful observation. Challenge Riven’s cunning puzzles, deftly woven throughout its narrative. The environment of Riven will reveal the story of this world as you make meaning from seemingly disparate bits of information and learn everything you need to know about this world. UNRAVEL RIVEN’S SECRETS “...it may be time to give this inexplicable mystery a second look.” Who are the mysterious island dwellers you encounter during your exploration? What purpose does the giant golden dome serve? Why is this world on the verge of collapse? Play Riven and discover the answers to these mysteries- and more. ABOUT THIS REMAKE Created by the legendary indie developer Cyan Worlds and based on the smash-hit original released in 1997, Riven has been lovingly revisited by its key original visionaries to expand the epic narrative of the Myst universe. Experience Riven like never before - with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. This brand-new, re-imagined, and expanded version of Riven offers a deeper story, new captivating visuals, and a journey that stays true to the original release while also expanding on Riven’s breathtaking world.
Content & age ratings3 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência
ESRBe10Mild Violence · Mild Language
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or 11 Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Eight-Core Processor (16 CPUs), ~3.7GHz; Intel i5 7000 series Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700XT; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB; at least 6GB VRAM DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 30 GB available space VR Support: Quest 2 over Airlink or Link cable, HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index Additional Notes: Note that laptops with a 3050 or 3050 Ti GPU do not fit the requirements of the above. We recommend checking your preferred PC Benchmark site to confirm if your specs meet or exceed the above.

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or 11 Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 8-Core Processor (16 CPUs), ~3.9GHz; Intel i5 11000 series Memory: 32 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800XT; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB; at least 8GB VRAM DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 30 GB available space VR Support: Quest 3 over Airlink or Link cable, HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index Additional Notes: Note that laptops with a 3050 or 3050 Ti GPU do not fit the requirements of the above. We recommend checking your preferred PC Benchmark site to confirm if your specs meet or exceed the above.

macOS

Minimum: OS: macOS Sonoma 14.5 Processor: Apple Silicon Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Apple Silicon Storage: 36 GB available space Additional Notes: M-series MacBook Air Recommended: OS: macOS Sonoma 14.5 Processor: Apple Silicon Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Apple Silicon Storage: 36 GB available space Additional Notes: M-series Pro or Max devices

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages11 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
German
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

34 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
The first step is not always simpleHidden achievement
Monument to hubrisHidden achievement
Brittle brown leavesHidden achievement
A new perspectiveHidden achievement
God's-eye viewHidden achievement
A Tree falls; a page arisesHidden achievement
Pens of fateHidden achievement
Of scheming and schemataHidden achievement
Below the surfaceHidden achievement
Dipped in blackHidden achievement

View all Steam achievements

24 developer announcements, Dec 2023 to Jul 2026 · times in UTC

July

  1. Patch 1.9.0 and future support updates for Riven

    Hello, Riven fans! First off, we’re happy to celebrate 2 years since our remake of Riven was released. Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased, played, and reviewed Riven over the last couple of years. Your support enables us to…

    Hannah

May

  1. Riven is featured in the 2026 Cerebral Puzzle Showcase!

    Riven is featured in the 2026 Cerebral Puzzle Showcase, running from May 28th to June 4th! To celebrate, we’re offering a big discount on our from-the-ground-up 3D remake filled with new lore, new puzzles and new environments to explore…

    Hannah

April

  1. Starless Expanse Bundle - Now Live!

    We're excited to announce that the Starless Expanse Bundle is now live and available to purchase at a discount of 15% off! This is a Complete the Set bundle, which means that even if you already own one of the titles in the bundle, you…

    Hannah

March

  1. Puzzle Classics Reborn Bundle - Ending Soon!

    The Puzzle Classics Reborn Bundle containing Riven, The Talos Principle: Reawakened, Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy, and Sherlock Holmes The Awakened will be sunsetting on March 26th. This is your last chance for now to buy these titles…

    Hannah

February

  1. Patch 1.8.5

    Patch 1.8.5 is out now, and we've got a LOT of changes, feature additions, and more for you all!Thank you, as always, for your unwavering support of our team here at Cyan and of the games we make.GlobalFeaturesEnabled the use of TSR…

    Patch notes

December

  1. Patch 1.7.6

    Global MajorFixed the cursor visual disappearing when interacting with items in the Boiler Island lab after interacting with the minecart in the same game instance.Fix the gamma settings page not appearing properly under certain…

    Patch notes

November

  1. Puzzle Classics Reborn Bundle - Now Live!

    We're excited to announce that the Puzzle Classics Reborn Bundle is now live and available to purchase at a discount of 15% off! This is a Complete the Set bundle, which means that even if you already own one of the titles in the bundle…

    Hannah
  2. Patch 1.7.5

    GlobalFeatures If playing Riven with a PlayStation controller on Windows, a PlayStation controller is now displayed in the controller diagram.In the case where a save game image is not synced over cloud saves, there are now temporary images…

    Patch notes

June

  1. Patch 1.7.4

    Global Features (Mac only) Re-enabled SM5 RHI to help with performance on lower-memory Macs. (Windows only) Updated DLSS to 4.0.2. Major Removed cloth simulation on Gehn as it caused instability and crashes on some platforms. Made the…

    Patch notes

May

  1. Riven is featured in the 2025 Cerebral Puzzle Showcase!

    Riven is featured in the 2025 Cerebral Puzzle Showcase, running from May 29th to June 5th! To celebrate, we’re offering a big discount on our from-the-ground-up 3D remake filled with new lore, new puzzles and new environments to explore.

    Hannah

April

  1. Riven major patch release - now with Ray Tracing!

    Hey all, This patch introduces support for ray-traced reflections into Riven, among various quality of life fixes and improvements. Please note that Ray Tracing support in Riven is only available on RTX and above GPUs for Windows, and M3+…

    Hannah
  2. The Age of Rime has been added to the latest remake of Myst!

    The fan-favorite Age of Rime has been added as a free update to our latest remake of Myst, which Riven is a sequel to. Just like this remake of Riven, this version of Rime includes all-new narrative beats, new lore, and new sights to…

    Hannah

August

  1. Riven Is Now Steam Deck Verified!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44796358/a7bb87c513c711318a94443c9ed515094f5c3d86.png Hey Friends! We just got amazing news, and because TONS of you have asked we wanted to let you know: Riven is OFFICIALLY Steam Deck verified! If you haven't had a…

    JLance
  2. Patch 1.3.0 is out NOW!

    Riven Patch 1.3.0 notes - July 31st, 2024 We have a new patch for you, Patch 1.3.0 with version number e3976-p26366. You can find the build number above in the Options → Help section of the menu. Fixes/changes made a part of this new build…

    Patch notes

July

  1. Patch 2 released!

    Riven Patch 2 notes - July 15th, 2024 We have a new patch for you, Patch 2 with version number e3735-p25869. You can find the build number above in the Options → Help section of the menu. Fixes/changes made a part of this new build on July…

    Patch notes

June

  1. Riven is finally here! Pick it up at a discount NOW!

    Riven, the remake to the award-winning original game from 1997, is finally out! First-off, THANK YOU. In case you missed it, Riven launched on June 25th, 2024 (this week!) to absolutely RAVE reviews. We can't thank everyone enough for your…

    Hannah
  2. Patch 1 released!

    Riven Patch 1 notes - June 28th, 2024 Thank you all for the massive amount of support we’ve seen from Riven’s launch! We have a new patch for you: Patch 1, version 1.1.0 (e3584-p25462) You can find the build number above in the Options →…

    Patch notes
  3. The Riven Demo has been updated (again)!

    Demo update June 20th, 2024 Thank you for playing our demo of Riven! Here is a list of information about the current build you are on that you should know about. Windows (including Steam Deck)/Mac build number: e3549-p25334 You can find the…

    Patch notes
  4. The Riven Demo has been updated!

    Thank you for playing our demo of Riven! Here is a list of information about the current build you are on that you should know about. Windows (including Steam Deck)/Mac build number: e3406-p25005 You can find the build number above in the…

    Patch notes
  5. Play a demo of Riven in Next Fest!

    For the first time ever, the remake of Riven has a non-VR demo available to play NOW as a part of Steam's Next Fest! This is your chance to get a sneak-peek of what awaits you on Temple Island, the area you have access to at the very…

    Hannah
  6. Riven demo livestream

    Watch some of the developers of the new remake of Riven play through the new demo!

    Hannah
  7. Play a demo of Riven in Next Fest!

    For the first time ever, the remake of Riven has a non-VR demo available to play NOW as a part of Steam's Next Fest! This is your chance to get a sneak-peek of what awaits you on Temple Island, the area you have access to at the very…

    Hannah
  8. Riven's Release Date Announced!

    Embark on a thrilling adventure that delves deeper into the enigmatic universe that Cyan’s first game Myst only hinted at. Riven seamlessly weaves its puzzles into a sprawling and decaying world, immersing players in a conflict between the…

    Hannah

December

  1. Riven: New Discoveries of the Lost D'ni Empire is available to wishlist NOW!

    Thank you all SO much for your overwhelming support on the first week of Riven: New Discoveries of the Lost D'ni Empire being on Steam! If you haven't already, make sure that you have wishlisted Riven on Steam! It helps us a lot, especially…

    Hannah

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