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Myst III: Exile

2018

Should you play it?

The story of Myst continues in this third entry of the series, originally released in 2001. Return to this strange and wondrous universe, where books become portals into worlds, and where the lessons of the past may yet hold meaning for today...

What works

  • Immersive and atmospheric worlds
  • Challenging and rewarding puzzles
  • Engaging story with strong acting
  • Freedom to explore at own pace
  • Nostalgic appeal for myst fans

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and navigation issues
  • Some puzzles frustrating or obtuse
  • Limited player customization
  • Shorter length compared to other entries
  • Lack of modern quality-of-life features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The House of Da Vinci 3

  • Riven (1997)

  • The 7th Guest VR

  • Tales of Monkey Island: Complete Season

  • The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2

  • Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood

Less thrilling

Games that feels like Myst III: Exile but with less suspense and thrill

  • Nearwood - Collector's Edition

  • Lost Lands: The Four Horsemen Collector's Edition

  • Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

  • Witch's Pranks: Frog's Fortune Collector's Edition

  • Firmament

  • COCOON

More expressive

Games that feels like Myst III: Exile but with more self-expression and customization

  • Quern - Undying Thoughts

  • My Brother Rabbit

  • The Norwood Suite

  • The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

  • Grim Legends 3: The Dark City

  • Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Myst III: Exile: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 03/08/2026