About Monument Valley
Monument Valley is an award-winning puzzle game where you guide the silent princess Ida through mysterious monuments, discovering hidden paths, unfolding optical illusions, and outsmarting the enigmatic Crow People. The Escher-inspired architecture creates impossible geometry that you manipulate to create new pathways.
Each level is a handcrafted work of art with unique mechanics and visual themes. Rotate towers, slide platforms, and shift perspective to transform the impossible into the possible. The minimalist story unfolds through exploration rather than dialogue.
The game won Apple Design Award and BAFTA for Best Mobile Game. The sequel Monument Valley 2 adds a mother-daughter narrative. Both games are short but profoundly beautiful experiences that prove games can be art.
Key Features
- Escher-inspired impossible geometry puzzles
- Handcrafted art for every level
- Minimalist narrative through exploration
- Rotate and manipulate architecture
- Award-winning soundtrack
- Apple Design Award winner
- Works offline
Pros & Cons
👍 What We Like
- One of the most beautiful games ever made
- Puzzles are clever without being frustrating
- Perfect length for a mobile experience
- Runs smoothly on any device
👎 What Could Be Better
- Very short — can complete in 2-3 hours
- No replay value once puzzles are solved
- Premium price of $3.99
- Limited accessibility options
User Reviews
Monument Valley is not just a game — it is an experience. Every level is a painting you walk through. The impossible architecture puzzles are brilliant and the soundtrack is hauntingly beautiful. Games can absolutely be art, and this proves it.
Short but perfect. Every puzzle is thoughtfully designed and the visual storytelling is masterful. I completed it in an evening and immediately bought the sequel. Worth every penny for the quality of the experience.