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Explore three mysterious Realms, operate their machinery with a carried interface, and solve puzzles alongside a cryptic apparition.
Released 18 May 2023
Explore Three Realms
Operate Giant Machines
Solve Mechanical Puzzles
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!
Developed by Cyan Worlds, Inc. · Published by Cyan Worlds, Inc.





In a seemingly abandoned world, you explore three Realms and investigate the purpose of their huge machines. A mysterious apparition accompanies you and shares fragments of her story as you go.
Your main tool is the Adjunct, a device used to connect with and operate mechanisms throughout the world. Solving these environmental puzzles helps open routes and reveal more of each Realm.
The adventure combines first-person exploration with puzzle-solving and story discovery. It can be played on a standard display or in VR, with free-roam and teleport movement options in VR.
Players who enjoy Firmament often praise its striking environments, atmospheric exploration, and machinery-based puzzles, with some also appreciating its soundtrack and story. Opinions on the puzzles and narrative vary: some find the puzzles satisfying, while others consider them too simple, repetitive, or unclear, and several say much of the story arrives late. Reviews also raise concerns about backtracking, technical issues, and the disclosure of AI-assisted content.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 28 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Website | Official website |
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