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For exploration puzzle game fans you may want to look at the Enter the Mysterium Humble Bundle that has some goodies for you. A nice bit of gaming history in this one.

Below I'll go through and individually list the expected compatibility on Steam Deck and Linux desktop, along with any ProtonDB rating and noting any Native Linux versions available. Plus each is a Steam link, so you can go see more info on each if you need to.

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Myst (2021 remake) - ProtonDB Platinum

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.

Firmament - ProtonDB Platinum

Firmament is a new puzzle-adventure game by the legendary game studio behind the best-selling games Myst and Riven. Featuring deep storytelling and world-building, discover the story of this seemingly abandoned world as you explore and unlock the mysteries of 3 unique Realms… and beyond!

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realMyst: Masterpiece Edition - ProtonDB Gold

Released in 2014, experience one of the first 3D adaptations of the renowned puzzle-adventure game Myst! Each discovery you make, every puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to reversing a wrong that has gone unchecked for ages.

Riven: The Sequel to MYST (not the remake) - ProtonDB Platinum

Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.

Myst IV: Revelation - ProtonDB Platinum

In Myst IV: Revelation, the next chapter in the greatest adventure saga of all time, you'll travel through environments pulsing with life to unearth a treacherous scheme involving two of Myst's most sinister villains.

Obduction - ProtonDB Gold

A new sci-fi adventure from Cyan, the creators of Myst. Abducted far across the universe, you find yourself on a broken alien landscape with odd pieces of Earth. Explore, uncover, solve, and find a way to make it home.

Spelunx and the Caves of Mr. Seudo - ProtonDB Gold

Professor Spelunx and Mr. Seudo are studying Planet X, a place full of mystery and adventure. There's a surprise around every turn, a huge world to explore and dozens of mini-games to enjoy. Spelunx and the Caves of Mr. Seudo.

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URU: Complete Chronicles - ProtonDB Gold

The critically acclaimed adventure of Uru: Ages Beyond Myst returns with this special collection that contains more Uru than ever before. Already the deepest Myst adventure to date, Uru is significantly expanded with the addition of To D'ni™ and The Path of the Shell, expansion packs that will take Uru beyond your imagination.

Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel - ProtonDB Gold

Cosmic Osmo is a game about exploration and discovery, not winning or challenges. Children and adults will both find something to enjoy in this early gem from the creators of Myst.

The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition - ProtonDB Gold

In 1988 you met Mr. Rabbit and a host of his friends in the World of the Manhole. Your friends are still here, but they've done some remodeling. Prepare for a grand adventure in the world of the Manhole Masterpiece Edition. A world of epic wonder and whimsical magic.

Myst: Masterpiece Edition - ProtonDB Platinum

The classic Myst experience with point and click controls, released as a remaster to the original in 2000. Enter a world where nothing is as it seems... and adventure knows no bounds!

Myst V: End of Ages - ProtonDB Gold

The Grand Finale of the greatest adventure! Decide the fate of a civilization in this triumphant final chapter to the Myst saga. Embark on an epic journey into the heart of a shattered empire as the only explorer who can still save it— or destroy it with the wrong choices.

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Myst III: Exile - ProtonDB Platinum

The story of Myst continues... 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...


So if any of that interests you go check out the full Myst Humble Bundle.

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