# Monument Valley — A Quest for Forgiveness

> Puzzle adventure game with impossible architecture and optical illusions. (iPhone/iPad app by ustwo games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley/id728293409 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 15,824 App Store ratings · 929 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 324 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, European Portuguese and 7 more
- Released: 2014-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley/id728293409/reviews.md

## What is Monument Valley?

** Apple Game of the Year 2014 **
** Winner of Apple Design Award 2014 **

In Monument Valley you will manipulate impossible architecture and guide a silent princess through a stunningly beautiful world.

Monument Valley is a surreal exploration through fantastical architecture and impossible geometry. Guide the silent princess Ida through mysterious monuments, uncovering hidden paths, unfolding optical illusions and outsmarting the enigmatic Crow People.

Ida's Dream now available.

Forgotten Shores: Eight new chapters of adventure and illusion available now as a separate purchase.

Buy or download Monument Valley now and you’ll also get our fully animated iMessage sticker pack, including 5 stickers exclusive to players! Only available on iOS10 and above.

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"This might be the most beautiful iPad game of 2014"  - Wired

"Brilliant design... stayed with me like a dream I didn't want to forget"  9/10 - Polygon

"The most sublime hour my iPad has ever given me... and the value of such a thing is incalculable" - Kotaku

"Monument Valley stuns with its serenity... each screen is a work of art" - Huffington Post

"Almost impossibly gorgeous... a feast for your senses" 5/5 - Touch Arcade

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BEAUTIFUL

Inspired by minimalist 3D design, optical illusions and palaces and temples from around the world, every monument is a unique, hand-crafted world to explore.

EASY TO USE

Twist and drag to reshape the world and help Ida to explore. Designed to be easy for everyone to pick up, enjoy and complete.

SOUND

Audio reacts to your manipulation of the world to provide a surreal and beautiful soundscape. Best experienced with headphones.

iCloud

Synchronize your game across all your devices.

** Monument Valley is designed for iPhone 4 and above. It is NOT compatible with iPod Touch 4th Generation.

## Key features

- Impossible architecture manipulation
- Optical illusion puzzles
- Surreal exploration
- Hand-crafted worlds
- Intuitive twist and drag controls
- Reactive soundscape

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forgotten Shores | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #84 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store)
- #15 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #10 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)
- #146 in Top Paid (US App Store)

## What do users think of Monument Valley?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Soothing and atmospheric audio
- 🧠 Clever and mind-bending puzzles
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly controls

**Cons**

- 🕹️ Puzzles can be too easy at times
- ⏱️ Game is relatively short in length
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Levels not loading or freezing on certain devices
- Inability to purchase or access DLC/expansion content
- Compatibility issues with recent iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- More levels and chapters to extend the gameplay
- Increased difficulty and challenge in later puzzles
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- Support for newer device screen sizes and resolutions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 929)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monument-valley/id728293409/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-08-17, version 3.9.744*

Have had fun getting through first 10 levels, great value

### 5/5 — This is my 2nd time to play

*2026-08-16, version 3.9.744*

Can’t wait to finish this and play the next episode

### 5/5 — Such a Beautiful Game!!!

*2026-08-13, version 3.9.744*

Everything about this game, from the music to the movement and graphics to the scenery is just sooooo beautiful. It’s truly a masterpiece!

### 5/5 — Phenomenal Game!!

*2026-08-13, version 3.9.744*

I googled best mind games and this one popped up saying “Great puzzle game for gamers” they are 1000% correct! Great job guys!

### 5/5 — I really love this game

*2026-08-10, version 3.9.744*

I started play monument valley 8 years ago. I stopped after a few months and didn’t start playing again until now. I remember how much fun I had playing the game and I used this game to kill time when I was bored. I make fan art of this game as well. Anyways this game is just really beautiful and I find it relaxing.

### 1/5 — The Modern Art of Video Games

*2026-08-08, version 3.9.744*

Monument Valley is the modern art of video games. It’s not an animation, it’s not a story, it’s not a game, it’s just shallowly pretending to be all of those. It doesn’t challenge or push any of those disciplines, it just does a good job of looking as if it’s doing those jobs. Like a typical American white collar officer worker.

Usually a movie gets you emotionally invested enough for you to focus solely on it. A game challenges you enough for you to focus to try and solve the puzzle. Monument Valley isn’t challenging enough in anyway to push you to actually pay attention to it. You can literally just button mash the touch screen till you get to the end in one lazy sitting.

### 5/5 — Beautiful and creative game

*2026-08-08, version 3.9.744*

I love this series of games so much. All the puzzles are so creative and fascinatingly beautiful. Each puzzle makes you think and is a good balance between challenge and enjoyment.
Definitely worthwhile to get.

### 5/5 — Loooooove this game

*2026-08-07, version 3.9.744*

So beautiful Please make more levels :)

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-08-01, version 3.9.744*

It’s sooo good

### 5/5 — ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

*2026-07-28, version 3.9.744*

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❌💵

## Frequently asked questions about Monument Valley

### What is Monument Valley about?

Monument Valley is a puzzle adventure game where players manipulate impossible architecture and guide a silent princess through a beautiful, surreal world. You'll uncover hidden paths and solve challenges by interacting with optical illusions and fantastical structures.

### What are the key features of Monument Valley?

The game features manipulation of impossible architecture, solving optical illusions, surreal exploration, and beautifully hand-crafted worlds. It also offers intuitive twist and drag controls and a reactive soundscape that enhances the experience.

### How much does Monument Valley cost?

The base game is available for purchase. Additional content, such as 'Forgotten Shores' and 'Ida's Dream', can be purchased separately as in-app purchases. An iMessage sticker pack is also included with the purchase.

### What devices is Monument Valley compatible with?

Monument Valley is designed for iPhone 4 and above. It is not compatible with the iPod Touch 4th Generation. The iMessage sticker pack requires iOS 10 and above.

### What are some common use cases for Monument Valley?

This app is ideal for players seeking a visually artistic and mentally engaging puzzle experience. It's perfect for unwinding with its serene atmosphere or for those who appreciate innovative game design and unique gameplay mechanics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9.744 — 2025-05-08

Bug fixes and general improvements.

### 3.3.202 — 2022-11-04

Bug fixes and general improvements.

### 2.12.0 — 2022-06-30

Bug fixes and general improvements.

### 2.10.2 — 2022-04-25

Bug fixes and general improvements.

### 2.7.21 — 2021-01-07

Fixed a crash

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