Monument Valley

Buy98%

Overwhelmingly Positive · 9k player reviews · High confidence

Yes, worth buying.

ustwo games · Puzzle · Jul 12, 2022

Player review score
98%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Price
$2.79−65%
Lowest ever
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
19
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
14
Full audio14 of 14
Subtitles14 of 14

Should I buy Monument Valley?

Buy it if you like
  • Graphics: 60 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 53 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 43 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews

Based on 9k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
67% of themes are praise33% are divided0% are complaints
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
60 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Jaw-Dropping Visuals: This series remains one of the most visually striking games I've ever played.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
53 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Superb Puzzle Design: Each level introduces a mechanic, then gradually builds on it beautifully.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
43 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Easy, Never Mindless: While the series is generally gentle and the first game is the easiest, the difficulty is tuned with remarkable care.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
39 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It's more than just a puzzle game; it's the kind of experience that calms you down after a tiring day.Story: Peace and ForgivenessThe story is minimalistic, but very suggestive.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
38 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Gorgeous Sound Design: Piano notes echo as you rotate platforms, ambient soundscapes swell into orchestral moments, and the soundtrack drifts between post-rock serenity and playful melodies.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The SteamDeck really shines here and it was the perfect way for me to enjoy it while testing my SteamDeck's touchscreen capabilities in gaming.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Graphics60 reviews
Gameplay53 reviews
Difficulty43 reviews
Story39 reviews
Audio38 reviews
Steam Deck10 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls
83% still recommend
Interface
75% still recommend
Linux compatibility
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Save Anytime
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Lowest ever recorded
$2.79$7.99−65%

That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.

6 points recordedtoday · $2.79

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