Monument Valley

The impossible geometry puzzle game Monument Valley is currently free, 100% to keep, for Windows, for a limited-time Epic Store’s giveaway offer! Don’t miss out, since Monument Valley normally costs US$7.99!

Monument Valley is an independent puzzler that follows a journey of redemption, where players explore mazes of impossible geometry and optical illusions while manipulating the world around them to reach various platforms. It was developed by Ustwo Games and originally released on April 3, 2014.

The game does not feature dialogues or long texts, with its story conveyed through atmosphere and symbolism. Its visual style was inspired by Japanese woodblock prints, minimalist sculptures, and indie titles such as Windosill, Fez, and Sword & Sworcery. The title is considered accessible, and there is also a silence and an overall melancholic tone that makes it contemplative.

Published by Ustwo Games itself, the title is available on iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows, Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Monument Valley was generally well received by critics and it was a market success. It also has also gathered thousands of overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, at least as of this writing. Still at to date, the game has two direct sequels, Monument Valley 2 (2017) and Monument Valley 3 (2024).

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Gameplay

In Monument Valley, the player controls Princess Ida on a journey through mazes of optical illusions and impossible objects, referred to in-game as “sacred geometry”, as she seeks forgiveness for an unspecified past action. The game is presented in an isometric view, and the player guides Ida by tapping on the screen to move her to a specific location. Progression requires manipulating the environment itself: rotating platforms and pillar animals, turning cranks, sliding blocks, and creating bridges so that Ida can reach otherwise inaccessible areas.

New elements such as buttons, passages and manipulation are gradually introduced with each new level. Players are aided by visual cues, such as small circular markers that indicate interactive elements, and by design features like the use of color to subtly guide exploration, similar to Mirror’s Edge. In certain stages, additional characters appear, including the crow people who block Ida’s path and, in some puzzles, other controllable or movable figures that affect the environment. By pinching it is possible to zoom in. The objectives vary depending on the stage: in some levels Ida must simply reach the exit, while in others she activates switches or lights placed atop towers to complete the puzzle.

The game emphasizes deliberate, gradual transitions when the player manipulates the architecture, reinforcing its artistic and contemplative atmosphere. Critics often compared the visual style to the works of M. C. Escher and to the puzzle game Echochrome. The music is dynamic and reactive: it changes according to the player’s actions (e.g., moving a platform generates sounds that integrate with the melody).

Beyond the main progression, the game offers a camera mode in which players can freely explore levels to compose screenshots. These images can be saved directly to the device, with optional filters similar to those of Instagram. The pause menu also provides access to options such as toggling music and sound effects or resetting progress. Later game updates unlocked a new free chapter Ida’s Dream and also made available a new eight-chapter story Forgotten Shores as an in-app purchase.

About the game

Discover Monument Valley – A quest for forgiveness in a strikingly beautiful and mysterious world.

Embark on a journey of forgiveness along with Ida, the silent princess, through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Step into the new expanded world of Monument Valley – and experience more intriguing impossibilities than ever before.

The Modern Classic Comes to PC.

In this multi-award-winning title, solve tricky but immensely satisfying puzzles with optical illusions at their core.
Evolve landscapes to reveal paths that would have otherwise been impossible without your help.
As you progress, discover beautiful architecture, transforming landscapes through pushing, pulling, clicking, raising, lowering and more.

Ida is not alone in this world, and you will need to use your wits to outsmart the enigmatic Crow People who block the path from Ida quest for forgiveness.

Simply Explorative

Click to manipulate a beautiful variety of worlds, all built for a one-of-a-kind PC experience. Designed for players of all ages and experience levels, Monument Valley allows players to explore evolving environments, transforming scenic and visually stunning landscapes as you play. Everyone should be able to pick up, enjoy and complete Ida’s journey. This is the biggest and best way to play Monument Valley yet.

Beautifully Reimagined

Whether playing in Full HD, TV or on ultrawide 21:9 displays, Monument Valley looks better than ever with stunning full-screen panoramic artwork. With more perceptible visuals than ever before, what secrets will you uncover?

Every World Included

Monument Valley is the total collection of all Monument Valley content – with every chapter, add-on and DLC to make this the ultimate game to add to your collection. Inspired by minimalist 3D design, optical illusions, and ancient architecture from around the world, every monument is a unique, hand-crafted world to explore.

Panoramic Collection Out Now

Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition and Monument Valley 2: Panoramic Edition are both available at an exclusive bundle price when purchased together on Steam. The Panoramic Collection is the best way to play the Monument Valley series – with every chapter and DLC included.

ustwo games are proud independent developers, best known for the award-winning Monument Valley series, Land’s End, Assemble with Care and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure.