Step into a Myst-like world of secrets and discovery in Neyyah

Described as, “A love letter to the legendary puzzle adventures of the 1990s, Neyyah transports players to a strange world of abandoned islands, bizarre cultures, and intricate machinery. Designed for fans of games like Myst and Riven, Neyyah combines rich pre-rendered visuals, environmental storytelling, and brain-teasing puzzles to create a truly timeless experience.”

That’s a high bar to set yourself, but Neyyah is attracting attention after releasing on Steam yesterday with reviews likening it very much to Riven and Myst as promised. A watch of the trailer could put you off with the slightly hammy acting, but the new-look MicroProse is backing this, and they have some other great-looking games in their upcoming library, so this is definitely a step up from a lot of the indie titles that haunt the genre. The game is part-funded by Screen Australia which is where the devs who go by the name of Defy Reality Entertainment hail from/

Launching with a 20% off discount, which brings the game under $20 if you are a fan of this brand of point and click adventure, Neyyah could have you harking back to simpler times of a clutch full of CD-ROMs and a Pentium PC.

• A richly detailed world – Pre-rendered visuals and atmospheric design bring Neyyah’s landscapes to life.
• Puzzles of logic and observation – Every device, symbol, and sound has meaning waiting to be uncovered.
• Immersive audio – An original soundtrack and ambient sound design deepen the sense of exploration.
• Classic point-and-click interface – Modernized with cursor feedback and multiple transition settings.
• Faster travel options – Explore at your pace with adjustable movement and skip options.
• A story of mystery and meaning – Themes of perception, truth, and hidden histories run deep through the narrative.