Comparison

Monument Valley 2+ vs LIMBO+

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 features stunning visuals and an immersive soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Guide mother and child through magical architecture
  • Discover illusionary pathways
  • Solve delightful puzzles
  • Explore stunning environments
  • Manipulate architecture
  • Includes new chapter 'The Lost Forest'
Features
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The celebrated adventure Monument Valley 2+ has come to Apple Arcade! 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. 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. Now including a brand new chapter ‘The Lost Forest’, created as part of Playing for the Planet’s Green Game Jam to help raise awareness for the conservation of trees. ===== 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. =====

About

LIMBO+

Embark on a captivating puzzle adventure in a dark, misty world. This critically acclaimed indie game features immersive sound and visuals, with a haunting narrative that will stay with you.

Highlights
  • Captivating puzzle design
  • Immersive sound and visuals
  • Dark, misty environments
  • Haunting narrative
  • Award-winning indie adventure
Features
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Limbo, the Apple Design Award winner, is now on Arcade. Playdead’s award-winning indie adventure is critically acclaimed for its captivating puzzle design and immersive sound and visuals. Its dark, misty spaces and haunting narrative will stay with you forever. What the press said: “Limbo is as close to perfect at what it does as a game can get.” Destructoid – 10/10 “The game is a masterpiece.” Giant Bomb – 5/5 “Limbo is genius. Freaky, weird genius. Disturbing, uncomfortable genius.” The Escapist – 5/5 “Dark, disturbing, yet eerily beautiful, Limbo is a world that deserves to be explored.” Joystiq – 5/5 Limbo is the winner of more than 100 awards, including: - Best Downloadable (Gameinformer) - Best Puzzle Game (Gamespot) - The Best Indie Game (Kotaku) - Digital Game of the Year (GameReactor) - Best Horror Game (IGN) - Best Visual Arts (Game Developers Choice Awards) - Technical Excellence (Independent Games Festival) - Adventure Game of the Year (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design (D.I.C.E. Awards)

Screenshots

Monument Valley 2+4 screens
LIMBO+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monument Valley 2+ at 4.8 against LIMBO+'s 4.1. Monument Valley 2+ also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 51%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monument Valley 2+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 335 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Monument Valley 2+'s written reviews are positive against 51% of LIMBO+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Monument Valley 2+ versus LIMBO+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonument Valley 2+LIMBO+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (577 ratings) — better4.1 (335 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings577 — better335
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size333 MB146 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerustwo gamesPlaydead

Customer experience

Monument Valley 2+

All ratings577 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative4.1%

LIMBO+

All ratings335 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative36.6%

Bugs and requests

Monument Valley 2+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LIMBO+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes on launch
  • Compatibility issues on newer Mac hardware
  • Achievements not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add tutorial or in-game instructions
  • Improve control responsiveness and precision
  • Provide more guidance and feedback for players

In-app purchases

None

Monument Valley 2+

No in-app purchases

None

LIMBO+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monument Valley 2+ free?
Monument Valley 2+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LIMBO+ free?
LIMBO+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monument Valley 2+ or LIMBO+?
Monument Valley 2+ is rated higher. Monument Valley 2+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while LIMBO+ averages 4.1 from 335 ratings.
Do Monument Valley 2+ or LIMBO+ have ads?
Neither Monument Valley 2+ nor LIMBO+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monument Valley 2+ or LIMBO+?
Monument Valley 2+ ships an update every 25 months, and LIMBO+ every 25 months. Most recently, Monument Valley 2+ was updated on September 27, 2026 and LIMBO+ on September 28, 2026.

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