Games Like Monument Valley 3

Discover illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of The Sacred Geometry. Follow the heart warming story of Ro in her journey through motherhood. Rediscover independence through manipulating monuments and evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Point & Click 12.4%, Puzzle 8.5%, Relaxing 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same iconic perspective-shifting puzzle mechanics and serene atmosphere found in the third installment.

Embark on a journey of forgiveness 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.

Why similar: Relaxing 16%, Puzzle 13.3%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Point & Click 11%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature blend of impossible geometry and meditative puzzle-solving.

Moncage is a unique puzzle adventure game where you explore a fascinating world trapped inside a mysterious cube. With each face displaying a unique scene, you’ll have to leverage the illusions and discover the hidden links to solve the puzzle.

Why similar: Abstract 21.3%, Surreal 17.4%, Puzzle 16.6%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%, 3D Platformer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique perspective-based puzzle mechanic where you manipulate a cube to connect different scenes and environments.

Rediscover gravity and explore an Escher-esque world of impossible architecture. Witness infinity in first-person and master its rules to solve physics-defying puzzles. Cultivate a garden to open new paths forward, where an eternal expanse awaits.

Why similar: Abstract 26.3%, Surreal 20.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle 10.2%, Relaxing 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Explores impossible architecture and infinite geometry, providing a surreal, abstract puzzle experience similar to the Monument Valley aesthetic.

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.

Why similar: Surreal 21.1%, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Relaxing 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Puzzle 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal puzzle game focused on manipulating time to navigate dreamlike islands, sharing the same emotional and atmospheric weight.

Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.

Why similar: Puzzle 37.3%, Point & Click 20.3%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Surreal 8.2%, Casual 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn puzzle game that relies on rearranging panels to create connections, mirroring the surreal logic of the Monument Valley series.

Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.

Why similar: Abstract 22.8%, Surreal 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, 3D Platformer 12.5%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to reshape the world by placing photographs into the environment, perfectly capturing the perspective-bending nature of the seed game.

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.

Why similar: Relaxing 16.4%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Puzzle 14.7%, Colorful 13%, Linear 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique folding mechanic to navigate a paper-crafted world, emphasizing the tactile and spatial puzzle-solving style of the seed game.

LEGO Builder’s Journey is an atmospheric, geometric puzzle game that asks us to sometimes follow the instructions… and sometimes to break the rules.

Why similar: Isometric 21.2%, Abstract 16.3%, Point & Click 13%, Relaxing 12.9%, Puzzle 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric puzzle game that focuses on building and spatial awareness in a relaxing, visually pleasing environment.

Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.

Why similar: Surreal 35%, Puzzle 19.8%, Puzzle Platformer 18.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Colorful 8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game that uses forced perspective to change the size and properties of objects in the environment.

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Relaxing 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Puzzle 16.3%, Exploration 13.1%, Colorful 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a clever mechanic where you rearrange map pieces to physically alter the world and solve environmental puzzles.

From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.6%, Puzzle 25.7%, Exploration 14.3%, Atmospheric 12%, Isometric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in puzzle design that uses a world-within-worlds mechanic, offering a surreal and atmospheric journey through alien landscapes.

Experience a relaxing atmosphere from the comfort of your cozy room by solving small 3D puzzles inside collectible gachapons, and find the original shape of things inspired by Rubik’s style.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, Point & Click 17.4%, Relaxing 12.6%, Precision Platformer 12.3%, Puzzle 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, minimalist puzzle game where you rotate and assemble objects, focusing on the satisfying tactile nature of puzzle solving.

Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music.

Why similar: Surreal 26.6%, Point & Click 22.7%, Relaxing 16.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly immersive and surreal world filled with organic puzzles and a whimsical, relaxing atmosphere.

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Surreal 25.9%, Puzzle Platformer 21.9%, Relaxing 13%, Puzzle 12.9%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Amanita Design, this game features surreal, hand-drawn art and intricate puzzles set in a mysterious, atmospheric underground world.

Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

Why similar: Surreal 25.1%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Female Protagonist 13%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Puzzle 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric puzzle-platformer that features a beautiful art style and a mysterious, dreamlike world to explore.

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19%, 3D Platformer 15.3%, Relaxing 13.1%, Third Person 9.6%, Puzzle 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, relaxing journey through ancient worlds that focuses on movement, exploration, and light puzzle-solving.

The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.

Why similar: Isometric 24.2%, Relaxing 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Puzzle 10.8%, Linear 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric puzzle game that uses music and ethereal visuals to tell a poignant story, echoing the emotional depth of the seed game.

Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 33.9%, Exploration 13.9%, Puzzle 13.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Atmospheric 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features striking, hand-drawn art and a melancholic, atmospheric narrative that explores mysterious islands through puzzle-platforming.

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!

Why similar: Surreal 25.2%, Point & Click 23.7%, Puzzle 15.1%, Atmospheric 11%, Linear 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click puzzle game with a distinct, charming art style and a focus on environmental storytelling without dialogue.

Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.3%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Exploration 12.4%, Story Rich 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven puzzle-platformer that uses a unique puppet-show aesthetic to create a surreal and engaging environment.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Relaxing 32.7%, Exploration 23.6%, 3D Platformer 22.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Casual 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more exploration-focused, it captures the same cozy, relaxing, and visually distinct spirit that makes the Monument Valley series so beloved.

Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.

Why similar: Relaxing 25.2%, Isometric 17.3%, Point & Click 11.8%, Puzzle 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, zen-like puzzle experience that tells a story through the arrangement of objects, sharing the meditative quality of the seed game.

A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.1%, Puzzle 19.8%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Exploration 17.8%, Casual 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric social adventure game that emphasizes exploration, beautiful visuals, and a calming, ethereal soundtrack.

Phonopolis is a story-driven puzzle adventure set in a hand-painted 3D world made of cardboard. Solve a wide variety of playful puzzles and help Felix end the Leader's oppressive influence in a resonant dystopian city inspired by avant-garde art.

Why similar: Point & Click 20%, Relaxing 18.5%, Puzzle 16%, Linear 11.6%, Colorful 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative puzzle game with a distinct, hand-crafted art style that emphasizes surrealism and atmospheric exploration.

Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28%, Relaxing 20.3%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Puzzle 16.8%, Colorful 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D puzzle game that features charming, diorama-like levels that require careful observation and interaction to solve.

Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a tiny but determined hero on a heartfelt journey of challenge, courage, and connection.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, 3D Platformer 19.6%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Puzzle 10.1%, Exploration 9.7%

Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!

Why similar: Relaxing 32.7%, Puzzle 26.6%, Strategy 16%, Casual 11.4%, 3D 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, tile-based building strategy game that shares the relaxing, low-stress, and aesthetically pleasing nature of the seed game.

A girl trapped in a strange world somewhere between reality and imagination. Help her find her way in this adventure puzzle game.

Why similar: Strategy 30.4%, Casual 16.8%, Puzzle 16.6%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Relaxing 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game that features a clean, abstract art style and challenging logic puzzles set in a mysterious world.

Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

Why similar: Surreal 22.1%, Point & Click 16.8%, Relaxing 12.2%, Colorful 9.7%, Puzzle 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and colorful point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration and interacting with a vibrant, organic ecosystem.

Adapta Solva is a short puzzle platformer adventure. Play as an Adaptarian to absorb elements from magical shrines to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Uncover the truth behind your creation in a world laid to ruin by an unknown cause.

Why similar: Isometric 18.4%, 3D Platformer 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle 10.9%, Exploration 7.8%

Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 30.5%, Colorful 12.8%, Third Person 12.1%, Relaxing 11.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%

The House of Hikmah is a fully voice-acted, narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy and the search for answers after profound loss. Solve puzzles, encounter historical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age, and uncover timeless lessons in a beautifully imagined House of Wisdom.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Surreal 12.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

Dive into the mind of Lucienne, a tormented painter. Leap through emotional memories, solve puzzles where shapes deceive and emotion leads the way. A dreamlike platformer where each painting brings you one step closer to yourself.

Why similar: Surreal 22.3%, 3D Platformer 17%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Third Person 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

Traverse mirrors as if they were natural extensions of space to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Reshape your perspective to perform gravity-shifting acrobatics as you jungle-gym through a sprawling environment. You'll never look in a mirror the same way again.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Surreal 18.8%, Abstract 18.1%, 3D Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle 9.1%

The Lightbringer is a poetic adventure/puzzle platformer with light combat elements, set in a beautiful world claimed by a vile corruption. Guided by your sister’s spirit, you must prevail where she could not. Cleanse the corruption, become The Lightbringer.

Why similar: Isometric 19.2%, Precision Platformer 19%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, 3D Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle 7.3%

With a set built entirely out of paper and cardboard, and sumptuously filmed, Lume is a game with a style unlike any other.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.7%, Puzzle 23.1%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Casual 12.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle game crafted entirely from paper models, offering a unique visual style that feels very similar to the tactile nature of the seed game.

Guide Aarik through wreck and ruin in this relaxing perspective puzzle adventure where the puzzle is your environment. Using your fathers crown repair, rework and rewind to mend your broken world.

Why similar: Isometric 22.3%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Relaxing 11.1%, Point & Click 11%, Puzzle 9.9%

Nomori is a mind-bending adventure game where you control time and space to journey through a shattered spirit world. Take shortcuts through portals, rotate your perspective, and control the flow of time to move forward, whichever way that is.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Surreal 20.4%, Relaxing 12.1%, Puzzle 10.4%, Third Person 10%

The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.7%, Puzzle 15.8%, Exploration 13.2%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Linear 10.7%

Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration in The Search - a story-driven puzzle-adventure set in a mysterious world where art comes to life!

Why similar: Surreal 20%, Point & Click 14.8%, Relaxing 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Puzzle 9.7%

Light of Alariya is an open-world, third-person, exploration puzzle game in which you traverse ancient alien temples and ruins to restore the power of the stars and awaken your sleeping civilization.

Why similar: Surreal 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Relaxing 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Puzzle 8.4%

The Artisan of Glimmith is a cozy, relaxing puzzle game about coloring stained glass and restoring the artworks of a kingdom above the clouds. Explore a world of handcrafted puzzles designed with intent, where simple rules lead to delightful surprises.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.9%, Relaxing 17.3%, Exploration 12.7%, Colorful 12.3%, Strategy 10.5%

I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.4%, Surreal 18.8%, Puzzle 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Relaxing 11.6%

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Surreal 17.9%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Colorful 9.3%

Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Puzzle 19.9%, Relaxing 16.4%, Colorful 15.9%, Exploration 14.7%, Atmospheric 13.4%

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.5%, Puzzle 15.9%, Third Person 14.1%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Colorful 13%

SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a relaxing and lively environment. This 3D platformer takes elements of light, shadow & animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, delivering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM.

Why similar: Isometric 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 14.6%, 3D Platformer 14.6%, Abstract 11.6%, Relaxing 10.4%

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

Why similar: Surreal 24.1%, Puzzle 16.7%, Relaxing 14.9%, Exploration 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum.

Why similar: Relaxing 19.5%, Puzzle 17.6%, Exploration 15.5%, Third Person 13.6%, Story Rich 8.9%

Solve puzzle panels and uncover the meaning of the symbols within. Explore a dense world where secrets are hidden in plain sight.

Why similar: Surreal 28.7%, Puzzle 20.4%, Relaxing 18.6%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Exploration 12.4%

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Point & Click 17.8%, Relaxing 15.8%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Puzzle 12.6%

Dissembler is a subtle puzzle game about unraveling playful, abstract designs one color at a time.

Why similar: Abstract 32.3%, Isometric 24.5%, Puzzle 11.6%, Relaxing 10.7%, Colorful 9.3%

Explore a mystical, ever-changing dungeon in this isometric puzzle-adventure game. Master self-transmutation abilities and solve increasingly complex challenges as you uncover the secrets of your past.

Why similar: Isometric 25%, Surreal 19.6%, Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, Puzzle 9.6%, Exploration 8.7%

Meet Lumote, the squishiest bioluminescent creature, in this beautiful 3D puzzle platformer. Take control of the world’s inhabitants on a quest into the Great Depths to seize control from the Mastermote.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, 3D Platformer 20.7%, Relaxing 11.6%, Puzzle 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.

Why similar: Puzzle 19.1%, Exploration 16.8%, Relaxing 16.3%, Colorful 15.1%, Atmospheric 13.4%

A relaxing puzzle escape game! Make your way through a variety of hand-crafted 3D dioramas, look for useful objects, find hidden clues and solve fun puzzles! Unravel this mysterious adventure about chaos, order and the surreal.

Why similar: Point & Click 23%, Relaxing 16.4%, Puzzle 16.2%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Exploration 10.2%

Unwind while you play at your own pace exploring vibrant microcosms, in your search for hand-placed hidden objects, set to a chill lofi soundtrack.

Why similar: Isometric 20.5%, 3D Platformer 15.1%, Point & Click 15.1%, Relaxing 13.6%, Puzzle 9.5%

Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.4%, Exploration 19.2%, Colorful 14.2%, Casual 13%, Story Rich 11.9%