# Riven (Legacy) for Mobile — The Sequel to Myst > Classic puzzle adventure game set on a detailed island with intricate puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by Cyan Worlds.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riven-legacy-for-mobile/id400293367 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Cyan Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/311941994) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: $3.99 - Rating: 4.10/5 from 137 App Store ratings · 243 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1.1 GB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-12-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riven-legacy-for-mobile/id400293367/reviews.md ## What is Riven (Legacy) for Mobile? "Riven: The Sequel to Myst" for iOS - the massive island Age of Riven with all of its amazing detail, in the palm of your hand. Note: There is also an enhanced version of Riven made specifically for the iPad: Riven (Legacy) for iPadOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/riven-legacy-for-ipados/id536344854 "Brilliant - almost art" - 5 stars - by Dlb362 "The most fascinating experience. Pure genius" - 5 stars - by Rafemago "Just as good as I remembered" - 5 stars - by Diggler79 "I absolutely love this game!" - 5 stars - by Doctorwhoisawesome "Awesome!" - 5 stars - by Simoncat ---- Taking up where Myst left off, Riven set an amazing new standard for design, aesthetics, and immersion in gaming. Remember Atrus’ trap book, the Moiety intervention, the mag-lev ride, the Jungle village, Catherine’s prison, Gehn’s Age, the Wahrk throne? Now the entire Riven adventure can be experienced from wherever you are. This is the original Riven - with sights and sounds that have been remastered and meticulously re-assembled for a remarkable experience on your iPhone or iPod touch. Everything that you remember from the original Riven in an intimate way to play this classic game with a simple touch or swipe. Features: - All the original Ages & gameplay - High quality images - Full music & sound effects - Full screen movies & animations - Auto-save - "Bookmark" system to save & restore progress - Swipe to turn - Game Center achievement support - Zoom in anywhere for more detail - New! - “Hot Spot” hints - Integrated Hint Guide ## Key features - Original Ages & gameplay - High quality images - Full music & sound effects - Full screen movies & animations - Auto-save & bookmark system - "Hot Spot" hints - Integrated Hint Guide ## What do users think of Riven (Legacy) for Mobile? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals - 🎮 Immersive gameplay experience - 🕹️ Intuitive touch controls - 🕰️ Nostalgic and timeless classic - 🔊 Excellent audio and soundtrack **Cons** - 🔍 Difficulty in navigating and interacting with small elements - 🔍 Blurry and compressed visuals on larger screens - 🔍 Inconsistent or missing animations and effects - 💡 Lack of customization options (e.g., disabling hints) - 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches **Commonly reported bugs** - Sound code not working to release Catherine - Glitches causing game to freeze or reset progress - Inconsistent behavior with certain puzzles and interactions **Most requested features** - Retina/HD support for iPad and newer iPhones - Option to disable in-game hints and tooltips - Ability to transfer saved games between devices - Porting of other Myst series games (Exile, Revelation, etc.) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 243) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riven-legacy-for-mobile/id400293367/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Great but I found a bug *2026-07-09* Love playing this but the ball in the woods on jungle island doesn’t make a sound. ### 2/5 — Hope they bring out a realRiven *2026-05-04* I really enjoyed realMyst but so far am finding the controls of Legacy Riven very clunky and frustrating. If I had realised what they were like, even for a point and click game, I probably would have just avoided buying it unless they do for it what they did with Myst and optimise it for play on phones/ipad. Edit: Having tried to persevere with this, it was not worth the money. Stick with realMyst unless/until they come out with similar for Riven. This is just such a subpar experience in comparison to realMyst and it really takes you out of the game constantly. ### 5/5 — Update the game to iOS 26 *2026-01-30, version 1.7.1* The graphics need updating to ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2025-09-21, version 1.7.1* Update to iOS 26 ### 5/5 — Manhole cover *2024-12-04, version 1.7.1* Update to fix this issue ### 1/5 — Unplayable *2024-11-08* The graphics are awful, so blurry. Everything is clunky. No animation of the environment. This is a ripoff. Garage. iPhone 15 pro, iOS 18 ### 3/5 — Remastered! *2024-08-14* I like Riven. It’s very much like Jules Verne and i love the Maglev and how all the different islands are connected. I also played the new version of Myst and enjoyed the new scenery. Do you think that one day, Riven could be redone like Myst. I think people would enjoy it ### 5/5 — 5 Stars *2024-06-27, version 1.7.1* Because Cyan is STILL releasing updates to an 8yr old iOS game based on a 25 year old PC game. ### 3/5 — Beaucoup trop dur. *2024-03-06* Ok. L'adaptation mobile est très bien faite mais vraiment ça m'a rappelé pourquoi Je n'ai jamais fini l'original. Qui a le temps de passer des jours à essayé de comprendre comment marche tout cet univers? Il devraient faire une version plus simple aujourd'hui. Myst était déjà assez dur / long, mais Riven il faut vraiment être un ultra nerd avec beaucoup de temps à ne faire que ça. A quand une version simplifiée? J'abandonne. ### 5/5 — Ahead of it’s time *2024-02-05* This game came out in the 90’s and was way ahead of it’s time. Beautifully done and for me-nostalgic. Nice to see it again. ## Frequently asked questions about Riven (Legacy) for Mobile ### What is Riven (Legacy) for Mobile? Riven (Legacy) for Mobile is a paid mobile application that brings the classic puzzle adventure game, Riven: The Sequel to Myst, to your iPhone or iPod touch. It features remastered visuals and sound, allowing you to experience the entire Riven adventure with touch controls. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include all the original Ages and gameplay, high-quality images, full music and sound effects, full-screen movies and animations, an auto-save and bookmark system for progress, swipe-to-turn controls, Game Center achievements, zoom functionality, "Hot Spot" hints, and an integrated hint guide. ### How much does Riven (Legacy) for Mobile cost? This application is a paid app. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description. ### What devices is Riven (Legacy) for Mobile compatible with? The description specifies that this version is for iPhone or iPod touch. There is a separate enhanced version available for iPadOS. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect? You can expect a deep puzzle adventure experience. The game involves exploring a detailed island, solving intricate environmental puzzles, and uncovering a rich narrative. It's designed for players who enjoy exploration and challenging their minds. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7.1 — 2024-03-05 A couple of improvements - Fixed slider graphics on newer bigger iPhones  - Added support for iOS 17 ### 1.7.0 — 2023-07-26 We made a few improvements: - Added swipe gestures to journals (left and right to turn page and up or down to put journal back) - Fixed slide transitions - Audio object improvements - Added iOS 16 compatibility ### 1.6.0 — 2022-01-28 We've made some fixes and improvements: - Added iOS 15 compatibility - Removed all collection of analytic data! - Added support for running on M1 Macs with macOS 12.1 or greater. - fixed a crash when deleting iCloud saves ### 1.5.0 — 2019-12-06 We continue to make bug fixes and improvements to Riven! In this update: + iCloud saves! You will have the choice to put your save games on the iCloud. + iOS 13 Compatibility ### 1.4.0 — 2019-01-09 Added support for iOS 12 Added support for Xs, XsMax and XR devices. Increased audio buffers. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*