Comparison

Monument Valley 2 vs GRIS

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

GRIS

Guide a young girl through a surreal, faded world as she processes a difficult experience. Discover new abilities that transform her surroundings and unlock new paths. This serene adventure offers exploration, light puzzles, and platforming without danger or frustration.

Highlights
  • Emotional journey through a faded world
  • Unlock new abilities
  • Explore a meticulously designed world
  • Delicate art and animation
  • Elegant original score
  • Light puzzles and platforming
  • No danger, frustration, or death
Features
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Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. As the story unfolds, Gris will grow emotionally and see her world in a different way, revealing new paths to explore using her new abilities. GRIS is a serene and evocative experience, free of danger, frustration or death. Players will explore a meticulously designed world brought to life with delicate art, detailed animation, and an elegant original score. Through the game light puzzles, platforming sequences, and optional skill-based challenges will reveal themselves as more of Gris’s world becomes accessible. GRIS is an experience with almost no text, only simple control reminders illustrated through universal icons. The game can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of their spoken language.

Screenshots

Monument Valley 24 screens
GRIS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GRIS at every 2 weeks against Monument Valley 2's every 4 months. GRIS also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Monument Valley 2's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 764) and chart position (#19 vs #127). 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 GRIS $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 — 4.6 for Monument Valley 2 against 4.5 for GRIS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley 2 has 13K ratings behind it against 764, 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 73% of GRIS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monument Valley 2 ships an update every 4 months, GRIS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Monument Valley 2 versus GRIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonument Valley 2GRIS
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (13K ratings) — better4.5 (764 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better73.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better764
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#19 — better#127
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB2.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developerustwo gamesDevolver Digital, Inc.

Customer experience

Monument Valley 2

All ratings13,365 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews1,783 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative12.0%

GRIS

All ratings764 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews723 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative18.9%

User reviews

Monument Valley 2

From 13K 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

GRIS

From 764 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
  • 🎼 Beautiful, emotive soundtrack
  • 🧠 Thought-provoking, symbolic story
  • 🕹️ Intuitive, smooth gameplay
  • 🕰️ Relaxing, meditative experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 🎮 Challenging controls, especially on mobile
  • 🔇 Audio issues with screeching sounds
  • 🕹️ Frustrating difficulty spikes in certain areas

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

GRIS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Character movement issues (getting stuck, unable to move right)
  • Unreliable flying/double-jump mechanics
  • Audio cutting out or glitching

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to skip intro/credits sequence
  • Improved checkpoint/save system
  • Zoom/camera controls for better visibility
  • Optimization for smaller mobile screens

In-app purchases

None

Monument Valley 2

No in-app purchases

None

GRIS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monument Valley 2 free?
Monument Valley 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GRIS free?
GRIS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monument Valley 2 or GRIS?
Monument Valley 2 is rated higher. Monument Valley 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while GRIS averages 4.5 from 764 ratings.
Do Monument Valley 2 or GRIS have ads?
Neither Monument Valley 2 nor GRIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monument Valley 2 or GRIS?
Monument Valley 2 ships an update every 4 months, and GRIS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Monument Valley 2 was updated on September 27, 2026 and GRIS on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Monument Valley 2 or GRIS?
Monument Valley 2 currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and GRIS at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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