Monument Valley
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Monument Valley

Reshape architecture and paths to guide Ida through optical-illusion puzzles. This listing is the original game.

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Who it suits

For players who enjoy optical illusions, architectural puzzles and quiet exploration.

Things to consider

Paid download; Forgotten Shores is sold separately.

How Monument Valley plays and where to start

Controls & combat

Touch-based environmental puzzle solving: manipulate monuments and impossible geometry to create paths, unfolding optical illusions rather than controlling combat or reflexes.

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Exploration & story

Chapter-based surreal exploration: guide Ida through mysterious monuments, uncovering hidden paths and outsmarting the Crow People; Ida's Dream is included and Forgotten Shores adds eight chapters as a separate purchase.

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Editor’s tip

Your first steps

1) Take the early chapters slowly - the joy is reading each monument's geometry, not rushing. 2) If a screen seems impossible, rotate the architecture first; paths are usually hidden in the illusion. 3) Finish the base campaign before buying Forgotten Shores, so you know the pace suits you.

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Starting out & daily time

Chapter-based puzzles with additional paid chapters; completion time is unknown.

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Purchases

Paid on iOS and Android, with Forgotten Shores sold separately. Android includes in-app purchases.

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More gameplay & device details
Automatic battles

Automation not confirmed

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No auto-play or hint-skip systems are described in the listed sources.

    Social play

    Multiplayer options not confirmed

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    No multiplayer or sharing features beyond an iOS iMessage sticker pack are described.

    Progression & catching up

    No verified returning-player guide

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    Not applicable evidence: no progression systems requiring catch-up are described in the listed sources.

      Device & storage

      US iOS 3.9.744: requires iOS 15.0 or later; download about 339.3 MB. Download size is not total installed storage. Android requirements are unknown. The older iPhone 4 listing conflicts with the OS minimum above; check device compatibility before buying.

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      Based on the sources below; not a hands-on review of the current version.

      • Google Play listing (US) — Monument Valley

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      • Apple iTunes lookup (US) — Monument Valley

        US iOS App Store, version 3.9.744, captured 2026-10-14T08:02:58Z. Package download 339.3 MB in decimal units, not installed storage. Other regions and Android requirements are not established by this source.

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      • Official site (publisher) — Monument Valley

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      Player reviews

      27
      叁叁TapTap China
      5/5

      Each level feels like a massage for the brain.

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      每一关都像是给大脑按摩一样

      作者回忆小时候解开视觉错位谜题的惊喜,并非近期重玩的评价。

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      The author recalls the surprise of solving perspective puzzles in childhood, rather than a recent replay.

      小哈要幸福呀TapTap China
      5/5

      Rotating keeps switching between 2D and 3D; I feel sharper the more I play

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      二维三维通过旋转不停转化,感觉越玩越开智

      解谜体验

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      jopjopTapTap China
      5/5

      It really stays with you afterward, like you've just watched a film

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      玩完之后后劲很足,像刚看完一部电影一样

      剧情感受

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      呼啸骑士TapTap China
      4/5

      The ending is stunning, but the difficulty curve isn't great

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      玩到最后特别震撼,但是难度曲线不太行

      挑战难度;有赞也有保留。

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      Difficulty — praise and reservations.

      安娜TapTap China
      5/5

      A little optical-illusion puzzler, full of creativity and soothing art

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      依靠视觉错觉解谜的小游戏,充满创意,画风治愈

      解谜体验

      Edition unspecified修改于 2026/8/304Read original review:安娜 · Opens in a new tab
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      Puzzles

      赵心菲TapTap China
      5/5

      Turning different mechanisms produces different musical sounds

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      通过转动不同的机关,还有不同的音乐声

      音乐与节奏

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      Music and rhythm

      billiskilledTapTap China
      3/5

      I finished it, but it left me feeling indifferent.

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      虽然也通关了,但是兴味索然。

      解谜体验方面的保留意见。

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      Puzzles — criticism.

      YichenTapTap China
      4/5

      Finding possible paths in the impossible; a creative use of perspective.

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      在不可能中寻找可能的路径,卡视角的玩法创意。

      解谜体验

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      屠龙者的呓语TapTap China
      5/5

      If I could give only one mobile game five stars, it would definitely be this one

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      如果只能给一款手机游戏五颗星,那么毫无疑问就是它

      作者回想主角与积木般的建筑,把它选为自己最想给满分的手游。

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      Recalling its little figure and block-like buildings, the author chooses it as their personal five-star mobile game.

      saacyTapTap China
      5/5

      What seemed an uncrossable gap becomes a bridge you can walk across

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      原本不可逾越的鸿沟变成了一座可以通过的桥梁

      作者赞赏转换观察角度后出现新路径的设计,也认可付费内容。

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      The author admires how changing perspective reveals paths and also values the paid content.

      BAloverTapTap China
      5/5

      It combines optical illusions with geometry

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      将视错觉与几何结合在一起

      首次玩视觉解谜的作者喜欢几何设计,但报告扩展章节偶尔提示重复付费。

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      A first-time visual-puzzle player likes the geometry but reports occasional repeat-payment prompts for expansions.

      猜猜猜猜猜猜猜猜猜看TapTap China
      4/5

      The music doesn't distract from playing, and the geometric ideas are excellent

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      音乐不会影响玩游戏,图形创意特别好

      作者称首个大章约玩了一个半小时,末尾一关重玩两次。

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      The author spent about ninety minutes on the first chapter and replayed its final section twice.

      起名废TapTap China
      5/5

      The creativity is unbeatable; it reminds me of first learning geometry

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      创意无敌了,让我想起刚学几何的时候

      视觉错位让作者想起学几何的经历,也喜欢树苗大小变化的循环感。

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      The illusions recall geometry lessons; the author also likes the growing and shrinking sapling.

      机器人89757TapTap China
      5/5

      The visuals, sound effects, and creativity are really wonderful

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      画面音效创意真是非常棒

      作者称赞视听创意,但还在犹豫是否购买后续内容。

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      The author praises audiovisual creativity but is still undecided about buying the remaining content.

      坏天气TapTap China
      4/5

      After playing for a while, I feel like I'm growing a brain

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      玩了这一段时间感觉我都要长脑子了

      作者用玩笑表达动脑乐趣,并表示理解后续内容需要付费。

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      A playful way of describing the puzzles' mental challenge; the author accepts paying for more content.

      袁谋人TapTap China
      5/5

      The inventive gameplay is striking, and the music creates a peaceful mood

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      玩法的创新很惊艳,音乐的氛围很宁静

      短评同时赞赏新颖解谜与安静的音乐氛围。

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      A brief appreciation of inventive puzzles and a calm musical atmosphere.

      长门TapTap China
      5/5

      Very creative; every level feels good to play

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      非常有创意 每一关都很舒服

      作者把创意和各关的舒适体验作为好评理由。

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      The author highlights creativity and the pleasant feel of each level.

      玄二TapTap China
      1/5

      I can't log in; it needs a phone verification code, but the code never arrives

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      没法登陆,要手机号收验证码但是根本收不到

      作者遇到手机号验证码收不到的登录问题,尚未说明解决结果。

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      The author could not receive the login code; no resolution is reported.

      阿潮TapTap China
      3/5

      I thought it didn't need an internet connection, but I can't play without one

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      以为不需要联网,结果没网玩不了

      这是作者的联网失败体验,不能据此推定其他发行版的离线能力。

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      This is the author's failed offline attempt, not a claim about every edition's offline support.

      望泽TapTap China
      4/5

      Later on, I can't find the way; it gets harder as I go

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      玩到后面,找不到路了,越到后面,越难

      作者认为后面的路径更难辨认;评价仍为四星。

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      The author finds later paths harder to read and still gives four stars.

      泉谕TapTap China
      5/5

      I'd definitely recommend playing a little in your downtime

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      休闲的时候来玩一下,其实还是很推荐的

      作者玩过本篇和艾达的梦,喜欢短流程,也承认部分环节烧脑。

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      Having played the main game and Ida's Dream, the author likes the short length but notes some tricky sections.

      该用户已注销TapTap China
      5/5

      Every time I finish a level, I'm too amazed for words

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      每次过关都震惊的无法言说

      作者用这句短评表达过关后的惊喜,并给创新性满分。

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      A short expression of surprise after clearing levels, with full marks for originality.

      削你哦TapTap China
      5/5

      I finished the whole thing in half a day?

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      我半天就全部玩通关了呢?

      作者喜欢游戏并购买全部地图,但觉得半天通关后内容偏少。

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      The author enjoyed it and bought every map, but found it short after finishing in half a day.

      DiNozzoTapTap China
      5/5

      I'll never forget how amazed I was when I first opened this game

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      永远忘不了第一次点开这个游戏的那种惊艳

      作者回忆第一次打开游戏的视觉惊喜。

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      The author recalls the visual delight of opening the game for the first time.

      兀紧^TapTap China
      5/5

      The visuals are beautiful; every scraping sound against a wall resonates with my soul

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      画面精美,每一声擦壁的声音灵魂也跟着震动

      首次游玩的作者用夸张比喻表达对画面与摩擦音效的喜爱。

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      A first-time player uses an expressive metaphor for the visuals and scraping sound effects.

      綾醬卡哇依TapTap China
      5/5

      Working through the really tricky parts feels very rewarding

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      一些特别难的地方经过思考通过后很有成就感

      作者认为整体难度适中,难点经过思考解开后尤其有成就感。

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      The author finds the overall difficulty manageable and the harder puzzles especially rewarding to solve.

      盛夏からの約束TapTap China
      5/5

      A really soothing puzzle game

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      真的特别治愈的一款解谜游戏

      作者喜欢简单操作和画风,同时明确说后续章节需要付费。

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      The author likes the simple controls and art while explicitly noting that later chapters cost money.

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