Myst cover art

games like

Myst

Myst leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Puzzle, Adventure, Indie - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION0 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE3 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

12 games like Myst

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

The Curse of Monkey Island cover art
The Curse of Monkey IslandPure Optimization · point-and-click adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (0 vs 0). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma cover art
Zero Escape: Zero Time DilemmaPure Optimization · mystery escape room

Both lean on execution about the same (0 vs 0). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King cover art
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingPure Optimization · turn-based JRPG

Both lean on execution about the same (0 vs 0). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes cover art
The Testament of Sherlock HolmesPure Optimization · detective adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (0 vs 0). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream cover art
I Have No Mouth, and I Must ScreamPure Optimization · point-and-click adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (0 vs 0). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Stardew Valley cover art
Stardew ValleyPure Optimization · farming life sim

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (0 vs 1) - Trivial timing on fishing and combat

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Persona 5 cover art
Persona 5Pure Optimization · social sim JRPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (0 vs 1) - Stylish menus, not reflexes

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Plants vs. Zombies cover art
Plants vs. ZombiesPure Optimization · tower defense

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (0 vs 1) - Clicking to plant, minimal pressure

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Pokémon Emerald cover art
Pokémon EmeraldPure Optimization · monster-collecting RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 2) - Encounter RNG and Frontier hax

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Planescape: Torment cover art
Planescape: TormentPure Optimization · narrative RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: execution (0 vs 1) - Combat is deemphasised; the game is built to be avoided or trivial

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Game Dev Tycoon cover art
Game Dev TycoonPure Optimization · business tycoon

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (0 vs 1) - All choices are menu clicks with no physical ceiling

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Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony cover art
Danganronpa V3: Killing HarmonyPure Optimization · murder mystery VN

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (0 vs 1) - New Debate Scrum and other trial modes add mild timing

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Game details

Released
2020
Developer
Cyan Worlds
Franchise
Myst
Platforms
Oculus VR, Meta Quest 2, Series X|S, PSVR2, PS4, PC, Steam VR, PS5, Mac, Oculus Rift, XONE, Oculus Quest
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
72/100
IGDB users
80/100
PuzzleAdventureIndieFantasyScience fictionMystery