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Monument Valley 3

Set sail for adventure!

Ratings

Age

4+

Category

Puzzle

Languages

English

Monument Valley 3 takes the series' iconic optical illusions and emotional storytelling to new heights. Embark on a grand adventure across a world of impossible structures. For the first time, take to the water and navigate between islands to uncover hidden secrets. Solve perspective-based puzzles and experience a narrative that explores themes of home, hope, and the beauty of the unknown.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

95/100

Monument Valley 3 is a masterclass in atmospheric puzzle design. Returning to this world feels like stepping back into a vivid, impossible dream. The game introduces Noor, a new protagonist who brings a fresh emotional weight to the journey as she seeks a new home for her people. The core mechanic of manipulating the environment to create paths remains as magical as ever, but the scale this time feels significantly grander.

The addition of a boat for exploration is a game-changer. It creates a sense of continuity between the levels, making the world feel like a cohesive, interconnected place rather than just a series of isolated puzzles. The visual style remains breathtaking, utilizing the same M.C. Escher-inspired geometry but with enhanced lighting and more diverse environments—ranging from sun-drenched ruins to bioluminescent caves.

What truly sets Monument Valley 3 apart is its storytelling. It is subtle, wordless, and deeply moving. The soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, shifting dynamically as you move through the world. It’s a rare game that manages to be both a challenging head-scratcher and a deeply relaxing, meditative experience. It’s not just a sequel; it’s the definitive version of what Monument Valley can be.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 27 2025

Features

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Stunning hand-crafted visuals and lighting

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Immersive atmospheric soundtrack

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Innovative perspective-shifting puzzles

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New sailing mechanic for world exploration

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Deep, wordless emotional narrative

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Q&A

Yes, Monument Valley 3 features a completely new story and protagonist, making it accessible even if you haven't played the previous titles.

Ratings & Reviews

amazing! however...
Tue Feb 24 2026 Someone1235813

tldr: good, but not AS good as the first two games I love monument valley just by default, and this game did not disappoint. The puzzles are fun, the art is a treat to look at as ever. The decision to tell a more direct story with this installment was bold, but totally worth it. And the totem boat is fun and smooth to control. However, I have 2 very minor complaints. 1: too much dialog, the first 2 game's greatest strengths was how it used a show don't tell method to convey their stories, with some ominous foreshadowing and obscure lore dropped by the occasional ghosts. 2: too many characters. Aside from the mentor and the nomad I felt nothing for any of the people I met on my journey. Except mayybe the family we rescue from the flood. But pretty much everyone was one-note, and that would be fine were it not for the post game quests pretending like I had some profound connection with these people (except for the nomad's quest that was awesome).

Better than ever!
Sun Jan 18 2026 JayBlueJay

I’ve played Monument Valley 1 & 2 all the way through numerous times, and they’ve once again delivered. The graphics are more colorful & smoother, the music is better, sound effects blend seamlessly with the music, and there are some new puzzle strategies to keep it interesting. My only complaint is that if I’d rather listen to a podcast or my own music while playing, I can’t. Even if you turn off the game’s audio, it pauses any other playing media on your device until you close the game. It doesn’t allow you to restart that media while in the game, either. This happened on both iPhone and iPad. Don’t get me wrong, the game music is peaceful and elegant- but I’m annoyed when any game or app pauses my other playing media.

need to be able to see chapter menu and replay any chapter I want - there is n main menu
Fri Dec 19 2025 Big Max 1

pro: the visuals are still very good, some creative moments, although a little less sophisticated; also new tricks and smart illusions. you do,have to get pass the 10 levels for the extra games which are actually better than the 10 level ones. con: glitch control, each level is way too short and the tasks are not as challenging, and somehow lacking emotional excitement as the 1 and 2. you are going through the game just to finish the challenges, and you don't feel like you care about the little girl, which is a shame. also the layout is confusing - I thought I finally arrived at the end credits but then the boat will go to even more places if you go through another door ? the memory river boat section has np clear ending and no menu to go back and replay a certain chapter. i don't want to reset the whole game

MV series is a massage for your brain and 3 turned up the essential oils!
Mon Jan 26 2026 Jesseondrums

I stumbled on MV1 back in college 2017 and I would play a level to relax after studying. MV2played the same role. Now a father I am playing with my newborn asleep on my chest and it’s just as relaxing and fun to play now. They have added little elements each game to make it new without messing with what made it great. With MV3 they have added the most and still kept the heart of the game. Relaxing music, stunning atmosphere, and fun simple puzzles to solve while in a tranced almost meditative state. That’s the best way to play the game, relaxed and slow. If your intention is to “beat it” you won’t enjoy it. Let the game do what it was designed to do- massage your brain

Corrupt game and company
Wed Dec 03 2025 dprkin

No matter how many times apple doesn’t let me write a review I’ll still try. This third installment is not worth the purchase if you played and paid before. Its like EA they’ll show it, get you all excited and have you play with full progress just to hit you with micro transaction. Which is what happened here, they’re greedy and predatory if this how they conduct their games and business which wasn’t how it seemed before but this was a slap to the face. To have people need a subscription to netflix, not make any announcement about how its actually not needed anymore and to fully remove the game from the app store, put it back under a different format and have people to unlock it via purchase again with no progress sounds like not worth the hassle of ever enjoying the franchise ever again and I regret showing it off to family and friends, its like I tricked them into a MLM and theres constantly a new tier to unlock.

More Content than I Expected!
Tue Dec 16 2025 CameronJConrad

This game definitely takes the previous editions and kicks it up a notch. I didn’t find the puzzles too difficult, but I’m not sure if that’s just because I’ve played Monument Valley several times and have improved at it. The levels are beautiful as always, and you now get to pilot a boat in certain levels. Once you complete the 10 levels, you can explore a large lake and play a variety of bonus levels. My only complaint is that starting a level is slow; the animations are gorgeous but take a long time, and you often need to walk or travel around a map to go to the level you want, rather than use a menu.

Wasted potential
Fri Jan 16 2026 You made me write this

I wanted to love this game, but I have so many problems with it. I love the original games, and this is a significant downgrade. The excessive dialogue definitely undermines the tone. I found myself missing the sense of mystery and wonder from the other two games. The environmental storytelling is weaker overall, especially since the story is relying more on the dialogue. I noticed a number of bugs/visual errors, which broke the little immersion I had in the game. There are jagged shadows and lines, you clip through characters that follow you, and in one level I actually glitched onto an impossible platform and phased through the character you speak to at the end. A lot of the level designs also feel uninspired. They don’t evoke emotions strongly or at all and most of the puzzles are too easy/repetitive. They don’t effectively help us connect with the characters or convey emotional story beats. They often feel like filler and have a sense of being disconnected. I think the story itself could have been good if portrayed correctly. There are a few moments I really liked, but they felt unearned and my lack of connection to the characters cheapened everything. The pacing is choppy, and the game feels very unpolished, which was a big problem for me throughout my play-through. There are good elements in the game. There are some levels that I liked visually, and there are parts of the story that I liked, but the overall execution falls flat. I can’t properly describe the wrongness that I felt while playing. It feels hollow and lazy. The story, the puzzles, the visuals, there is something wrong with everything. I spent money on this game, and this is what I got?

Thank you for the separate app from the one requiring Netflix - I paid for the full thing.
Sat Dec 06 2025 Mozaicflo

I love this addition to the Monument Valley games (now) series. I appreciate playing it with the Netflix subscription, but o don’t consistently subscribe to Netflix and it was annoying to not be able to play this game when I didn’t have the subscription and to know it was tied to the subscription at all - especially with Netflix. I am glad this game is available through the App Store now with the option to buy the full game. I’d pay more than what is charged for the game if the price were higher. Ustwo Games has made another beautiful, relaxing, and intriguing game here.

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News found!

ustwo games re-released Monument Valley 3 on Android and iOS along with a new expansionustwo games re-released Monument Valley 3 on Android and iOS along with a new expansion

Monument Valley 3 has returned to smartphones six months after being removed from the Netflix Games catalog. The re-release is accompanied...

IXBT.games Sat Jan 03 2026

Monument Valley 3 DLC “The Garden of Life” launches in DecemberMonument Valley 3 DLC “The Garden of Life” launches in December

Developer ustwo games has announced new Monument Valley 3 downloadable content "The Garden of Life", coming to all platforms next month.

Niche Gamer Mon Nov 03 2025

Monument Valley 3 returns to Android and iOS this DecemberMonument Valley 3 returns to Android and iOS this December

Ustwo Games has revealed that Monument Valley 3 will return to mobile on December 3rd 2025.

Pocket Gamer.biz Mon Nov 03 2025

ustwo games to re-release Monument Valley 3 on Android and iOS along with a new expansionustwo games to re-release Monument Valley 3 on Android and iOS along with a new expansion

Monument Valley 3 is returning six months after being removed from the Netflix Games catalog. The new release will come with The Garden of...

IXBT.games Mon Nov 03 2025

Monument Valley 3: The free DLC � The Garden of Life � arrives on December 3Monument Valley 3: The free DLC � The Garden of Life � arrives on December 3

Several good news have been announced by ustwo games. Starting with the return of Monument Valley 3 on iOS and Android on December 3, 2025.

Instant Gaming News Mon Nov 03 2025

22 Games Are Leaving Netflix in July, Including Hades, Every Monument Valley22 Games Are Leaving Netflix in July, Including Hades, Every Monument Valley

If you were planning to play one of these titles on your phone, you'll want to act quickly. Many of these will be removed on July 14.

PCMag Thu Jul 03 2025

Monument Valley 3 Launches July 22 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PCMonument Valley 3 Launches July 22 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC

Developer ustwo games announced the puzzle game, Monument Valley 3, will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series [...]

VGChartz Thu Jul 03 2025

Monument Valley, Hades and more leaving NetflixMonument Valley, Hades and more leaving Netflix

Netflix is removing a number of games from the service, including the Monument Valley titles and Hades.

Eurogamer Thu Jul 03 2025

"Out Of Our Control": Developers and Gamers React To More Games Being Pulled from Netflix"Out Of Our Control": Developers and Gamers React To More Games Being Pulled from Netflix

Earlier this week, we first reported on the news that Netflix Games would undergo a significant shake-up, with the departure of 23 games...

What's on Netflix Thu Jul 03 2025

The Monument Valley games are finally coming to the SwitchThe Monument Valley games are finally coming to the Switch

Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 arrive on April 15, with Monument Valley 3 set to follow this summer.

Engadget Thu Apr 03 2025