Comparison

Monument Valley 2 vs Gorogoa

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Monument Valley 2

Guide a mother and child through a world of magical architecture and illusionary pathways. Solve meditative puzzles by manipulating the environment to uncover the secrets of Sacred Geometry. This standalone adventure offers a beautiful, impossible world with contemporary visuals and immersive audio.

Highlights
  • Guide mother and child through magical architecture
  • Discover illusionary pathways and puzzles
  • Learn secrets of Sacred Geometry
  • Standalone new story
  • Individually crafted puzzles
  • Contemporary geometric visuals
  • Beautiful interactive audio
Features
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Guide a mother and her child as they embark on a journey through magical architecture, discovering illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry. Sequel to the Apple Game of the Year 2014, Monument Valley 2 presents a brand new adventure set in a beautiful and impossible world. Help Ro as she teaches her child about the mysteries of the valley, exploring stunning environments and manipulating architecture to guide them on their way. ===== “Subtly more sophisticated than its predecessor” - WIRED “Little vignettes of a surreal world that works its socks off to make me happy” - POLYGON “I was enraptured by everything I saw and heard” - DESTRUCTOID “One of the best gaming experiences available on any device, let alone mobile” - POCKETGAMER ===== A STANDALONE ADVENTURE A completely new story from the Monument Valley universe. You don’t need to have previously played Monument Valley to enjoy Monument Valley 2. INDIVIDUALLY CRAFTED PUZZLES Enjoy beautiful levels filled with illusory, meditative puzzles, using brand new interactions to explore the changing dynamics between characters. CONTEMPORARY VISUALS Artwork inspired by an eclectic mixture of architectural styles, artistic movements and personal influences, each translated into stunning geometric structures. BEAUTIFUL AUDIO Immerse yourself in uniquely melodic interactive soundscapes, tailored perfectly to every step of Ro and her child’s journey. ===== Monument Valley 2 is only compatible with devices running iOS 9 or later.

About

Gorogoa

Experience a unique puzzle game where you manipulate beautifully hand-drawn panels to solve intricate challenges. This award-winning title offers a new kind of storytelling through its imaginative gameplay and gorgeous illustrations.

Highlights
  • Imaginative panel arrangement puzzles
  • Beautifully hand-drawn illustrations
  • Original storytelling
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Award-winning puzzle experience
Features
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"An exquisite point-and-click game." - The Washington Post "...one of the most engaging puzzle games in recent memory." - GameSpot "...one of the best puzzle games to ever grace my iPad." - Destructoid "....a virtually flawless iOS experience." - AppAdvice Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. UNIQUELY IMAGINATIVE PUZZLES The gameplay of Gorogoa is wholly original, comprised of lavishly illustrated panels that players arrange and combine in imaginative ways to solve puzzles. Impeccably simple, yet satisfyingly complex. GORGEOUSLY HAND-DRAWN GAMEPLAY Jason Roberts created thousands of meticulously detailed hand-drawn illustrations, encompassing the impressive scope of Gorogoa's personal narrative. A NEW KIND OF STORYTELLING Gorogoa isn't just a game - it's a work of art, expressing itself through soulful, charming illustrations and distinguished puzzle mechanics.

Screenshots

Monument Valley 24 screens
Gorogoa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gorogoa at every 2 months against Monument Valley 2's every 4 months. Gorogoa also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Monument Valley 2's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2.3K) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Monument Valley 2 costs $3.99 and Gorogoa $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Monument Valley 2 against 4.6 for Gorogoa. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley 2 has 14K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Monument Valley 2's written reviews are positive against 82% of Gorogoa's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monument Valley 2 ships an update every 4 months, Gorogoa every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Monument Valley 2 versus Gorogoa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonument Valley 2Gorogoa
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better4.6 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews81.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better2.3K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#23#23
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB602 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerustwo gamesAnnapurna Games, LLC

Customer experience

Monument Valley 2

All ratings13,365 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,785 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative12.0%

Gorogoa

All ratings2,290 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews549 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative12.4%

User reviews

Monument Valley 2

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Stunning visuals and graphics
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
  • 🧩 Unique and creative puzzles
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
  • 👨‍👧 Compelling mother-daughter storyline

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Gameplay is too short and easy
  • 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
  • 🔁 Lacks replayability and challenge compared to the first game
  • 📚 Unclear or underdeveloped storyline

Gorogoa

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Stunning visuals and artwork
  • 💡 Unique and innovative gameplay mechanics
  • 🚀 Captivating and immersive experience
  • 🤔 Thought-provoking and intriguing story

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Relatively short playtime
  • 🤔 Puzzles can be confusing at times
  • 🔍 Difficult to see small details on smaller screens
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and progress loss issues

Bugs and requests

Monument Valley 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging and complex puzzles
  • Additional levels and content updates
  • Difficulty settings or modes
  • Deeper exploration of the Monument Valley lore and characters

Gorogoa

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain levels
  • Progress not saving properly
  • Unresponsive controls in some areas

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and chapters
  • Difficulty options or customization
  • Improved save/load functionality
  • Compatibility optimizations for smaller devices

In-app purchases

None

Monument Valley 2

No in-app purchases

None

Gorogoa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monument Valley 2 free?
Monument Valley 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gorogoa free?
Gorogoa costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monument Valley 2 or Gorogoa?
Monument Valley 2 is rated higher. Monument Valley 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Gorogoa averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Monument Valley 2 or Gorogoa have ads?
Neither Monument Valley 2 nor Gorogoa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monument Valley 2 or Gorogoa?
Monument Valley 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Gorogoa every 2 months. Most recently, Monument Valley 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gorogoa on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Monument Valley 2 or Gorogoa?
Monument Valley 2 currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Gorogoa at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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