# realMyst

> Real-time 3D exploration and puzzle-solving adventure game. (iPhone/iPad app by Cyan Worlds.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmyst/id524988885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cyan Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/311941994)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 368 App Store ratings · 306 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1.0 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmyst/id524988885/reviews.md

## What is realMyst?

realMYST for iOS - Experience Myst in a way that’s closer to real than you’ve ever imagined - in realtime 3D and up close and personal on your iPad or iPhone. You've got to experience it to believe it!

Here are a few comments from realMyst players...

"Get this game!!!!!!!!!!" 
"Phenomenal Graphics" 
"Excellent!!!" 
"Great Game!" 
"Awesome!!" 
"GREAT APP!!" 
"Best ipad game ever!" 
"Amazing." 
"Amazing game!" 
"Better than the original" 

realMyst is all-things Myst, but amazingly more real. You can explore anywhere, unfettered, and in realtime! Pick your own path through the forest on Myst Island. Look lazily upward into the Channelwood Age trees. Relax next to the rippling fountain as the  sun sets in the Selenitic Age. Spin around for a full panoramic tour of Sirrus’ throne room. Seek shelter from the thunderstorm in Stoneship Age. 

And what could possibly make that experience even more real? Now you can have all of that on your iOS device with nothing between you and Myst but the touch of your finger - the sheerest of interfaces between you and the surrealistic island adventure that will become your world.

*Features...

• iOS (iPad 2 or newer / iPhone 4s or newer)
• All the original Myst Ages plus bonus Rime Age
• Full Myst gameplay and interaction
• Dynamic environments - rippling water, falling rain, waving trees
• Haunting Myst music score and dynamic 3D sounds
• Simple navigation - touch and hold to move, swipe to turn
• Advanced navigation - run, move backward, invert look, & more
• “Interaction Guides” demonstrate how to interact with objects
• Full Retina Display support
• "Bookmark" feature to save & restore progress 
• Auto-save to insure you pick up where you left off
• realMyst Hint Guide - get past that one puzzle that's got you stumped

** iOS Recommendation: iOS 11 or higher.

## Key features

- Real-time 3D exploration
- All original Myst Ages plus bonus Rime Age
- Dynamic environments
- Haunting music score and 3D sounds
- Simple and advanced navigation options
- Interaction Guides
- Bookmark and auto-save progress

## Chart rankings

- #121 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #72 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of realMyst?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 💎 Nostalgic experience
- 🕰️ Immersive atmosphere

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Lack of hints/guidance
- 🌑 Overly dark environments
- 🤖 Unintuitive navigation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes in certain areas
- Stairs and doors not functioning properly
- Sound issues in specific ages
- Inability to progress past certain puzzles
- Saved game data not loading correctly

**Most requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve performance on older devices
- Provide more in-game hints and tips
- Introduce a day/night cycle
- Optimize UI for mobile devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 306)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmyst/id524988885/reviews.md

### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY!  SCAM!!

*2026-07-28, version 1.3.3*

Purchased.  Downloaded.  Does not work.  Main screen flashes and goes back to my iPad screen.

### 1/5 — Broken. Do not buy

*2026-04-02, version 1.3.3*

Fine, until fatal soft lock bug in selenic age. Since this is an old port, I do not expect patches to be forthcoming. Sad I threw $ away, but I guess I should have known.

### 3/5 — Just one deal breaking oversight.

*2026-01-30, version 1.3.3*

Worked smooth, controller support was smooth, everything was working fine until the fireplace code grid where I found that the menu tab covers up the buttons required to do the puzzle.

Checked if anyone had found a work around, nothing worked outside a recommendation to play on IPad instead.

So much for the ending and final age I guess.

### 5/5 — I Heart this Game

*2025-12-11, version 1.3.3*

But like, wheres johnG and the jacuzzi?

### 5/5 — I Heart this Game

*2025-06-05, version 1.3.3*

But like, wheres johnG and the jacuzzi? ( wink ; )

### 3/5 — No hints for when you get stuck

*2025-02-27, version 1.3.3*

And….I got stuck frequently.  I had to use online walkthroughs to make it through the whole game.  I prefer games that at least give you hints so you don’t have to go online and fine the whole answer.  I always wanted to play this since I first saw it back in 1993 and couldn’t figure out what to do back then lol.  I didn’t grow up with PC games so maybe thats a disadvantage to figuring this one out.

I’ve played a lot of puzzle games and highly recommend the Forever Lost series!  (Actually all their games are great) I also enjoyed Midnight Girl.

### 1/5 — RealMyst

*2025-02-17, version 1.3.3*

I can’t see out the window of the tower above the library. I was able to move the line on the map and hear a whirring noise indicating that the tower moved to a new position but still the windows are not open. Don’t think I’ll see a refund. Bummed

### 1/5 — 日本語未対応

*2024-11-12*

英語のみ

### 5/5 — Zeitlos schön

*2024-09-14*

Myst war Jahren mein Einstieg in die mystischen Rätselspiele. Ein Klassiker. Immer noch sehr schön!

### 5/5 — Loved the upgrade

*2024-05-08, version 1.3.3*

After starting with the free portion of Myst mobile, I looked at the reviews of Myst mobile and realMyst and followed a reviewer's advice that the additional cost for the realMyst version was worth the improvement. Wow yes. For the interface alone, plus the graphics. Awesome work, developers.

At the moment, there's a bug in audio in the gear age when my walking is between the outside puzzle and the entry door--it goes silent until I reach either end.

At the moment, the visual transition is bumpy in these places there are slidey doors:  the gear age, and the ship age. Specifically, the animation is smooth as I am being taken into the next chamber, then there is an abrupt jump or change in height.

## Frequently asked questions about realMyst

### What devices can I play realMyst on?

realMyst is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It requires iOS 11 or higher and is recommended for iPhone 4s or newer and iPad 2 or newer.

### Does realMyst have ads?

No, realMyst does not contain advertisements. It is a premium paid application.

### How much does realMyst cost?

realMyst is a paid application priced at $6.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### What is the age rating for realMyst?

realMyst has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is suitable for players aged 12 and above.

### How often is realMyst updated?

The latest version of realMyst is 1.3.3, which was last updated on March 19, 2021. Update frequency may vary.

### Can I save my progress in realMyst?

Yes, realMyst features a 'Bookmark' function to save and restore progress, as well as auto-save to ensure you pick up where you left off.

### What do players like most about realMyst?

User reviews highlight smooth gameplay, beautiful graphics, intuitive controls, a nostalgic experience, and an immersive atmosphere as key strengths of realMyst.

### Are there any known issues with realMyst?

Some players have reported bugs and glitches, slow loading times, and occasionally unintuitive navigation or lack of hints. The environments can also be overly dark for some.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2021-03-19

- Small maintenance changes.

### 1.3.2 — 2020-04-29

We've improved realMyst so the menu tab is easier to use by making the tab bigger (and the grab area even bigger).
This should make it easier for explorers that have an iPhone X or iPhone 11.

### 1.3.1 — 2020-04-15

We've cleaned up the realMyst issues that showed up with iOS 13. 
- Fixed full screen movies not playing on iOS 13 (the "open app to a black screen" bug)
- Updated the support URL or you can use support@cyan.com

### 1.3.0 — 2018-01-10

- Added iOS 11 compatibility
- Fixed a few small bugs

### 1.1.1 — 2015-11-02

realMyst -- Now on iPhone and iPad!*
  - updated for iOS 8 and 9 compatibility
  - cleaned up and cleared out some baggage

*(iPhone 4s or better, iPad 2 or better)

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