Monument Valley 3 review
Impossible architecture, a sailing boat and calm puzzles
- ustwo games
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Windows
4.9 from 4.9K App Store ratings 500K+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #2?
Is Monument Valley 3 worth it?
For most people, yes. Monument Valley 3 scores 8.7/10 and ranks #2 in Puzzle & Word Games. It's best for players who want a beautiful, low-stress puzzle story to unwind with. Skip it if you want tough brain-burners that take hours to crack. Price: First two chapters free; one $5.99 unlock in the App Store gets the full game.
The verdict
Monument Valley 3 keeps the series' signature trick: paths that only connect once you twist the world or view it from the right angle. This time Noor sails a boat across shifting seas, which opens up the puzzles and gives the story room to breathe. Every scene looks like a print you'd frame. You can try the first two chapters free, and one $5.99 unlock gets the rest, with no ads. Series veterans will find it gentle.
- Perspective-bending puzzles
- Sailing across shifting seas
- The Garden of Life expansion included
- First two chapters free
- No ads
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Dec 2025Back on the App Store and Google Play as a standalone game after leaving Netflix
- Dec 2025The Garden of Life expansion adds four new chapters, included in the full unlock
- Jan 2026Bug fixes and interface improvements on iPhone and iPad
Privacy 8.6/10
App Store label: user content, identifiers and diagnostics may be linked to you; usage data is collected but not linked. No tracking is listed.
What we like
- Gorgeous art and calming music in every scene
- Try two chapters free, then pay once
- The expansion comes with the single unlock
What could be better
- Puzzles stay on the easy side for series veterans
- Leans on dialogue more than the earlier games
Players who want a beautiful, low-stress puzzle story to unwind with
you want tough brain-burners that take hours to crack
Questions about Monument Valley 3
Is Monument Valley 3 worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Monument Valley 3 scores 8.7/10 and ranks #2 in Puzzle & Word Games. It's best for players who want a beautiful, low-stress puzzle story to unwind with. Skip it if you want tough brain-burners that take hours to crack. Price: First two chapters free; one $5.99 unlock in the App Store gets the full game.
Is Monument Valley 3 free?
The first two chapters are free. A single $5.99 in-app purchase on the App Store unlocks the full game, including The Garden of Life expansion, and there are no ads.
Do I still need Netflix to play Monument Valley 3?
No. It launched through Netflix Games in December 2024, but since December 2025 it's sold as a standalone game on the App Store and Google Play.
Is Monument Valley 3 suitable for kids?
Yes. It's rated 4+ on the App Store and Everyone on Google Play, and it has no ads.
What are the best alternatives to Monument Valley 3?
The closest alternatives are Baba Is You, Royal Match and NYT Games. See all of them ranked on our Monument Valley 3 alternatives page.
Where does Monument Valley 3 rank?
Monument Valley 3 ranks #2 of 12 in our Puzzle & Word Games ranking, with an overall score of 8.7 out of 10.