You can now play Myst, the classic puzzle game beloved by a generation of gamers, on your smartphone. This means that anyone over a certain age can play Myst again for a hit of nostalgia, while younger gamers can finally see what all of the fuss is about.

What Is Myst?

Myst is a graphic adventure game which requires you to solve puzzles to progress. It was originally released on CD-ROM in 1993, helping to increase the popularity of that technology. Myst became the biggest selling PC game until The Sims usurped it in 2002.

There have been a number of sequels and spin-offs released since, but the original Myst is an absolute classic of the genre which remains eminently playable to this day. Which is why we're recommending you check out Myst on your smartphone.

How to Play Myst on Android and iOS

Myst is available as realMyst on Android and iOS. This port of the original Myst is the result of a partnership between Cyan, the original developer of the game, and Noodlecake, the mobile studio responsible for Alto's Adventure and Pumped: BMX, amongst others.

RealMyst is the original game everyone knows and loves, just with some modern features added to bring it up to date. These include touchscreen controls, a bookmarking tool, a built-in guide in case you get stuck, and support for Bluetooth controllers.

RealMyst has been available on iOS since 2009. However, realMyst was only released on Android in 2017. Regardless of timing, the upshot is that you can now play Myst on your smartphone. And while it isn't free, what's a few dollars for a slice of gaming history?

Download: RealMyst on Android | iOS

Other Classic PC Games to Play on Mobile

Myst has been ported to numerous platforms over the years, including the original PlayStation and the Nintendo DS. However, it's pretty much the perfect game to play on your mobile phone, so it's well worth checking out realMyst for Android and iOS.

Whether or not you opt to play Myst on your smartphone, it's far from the only classic game now available on mobile. In fact, it's becoming the standard to port old games to mobile, so here's a list of classic PC games you can play on Android.