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We filtered the 42 games similar to Monument Valley down to the 11 that fit the “Casual” category. GRIS, Creaks and The Unfinished Swan top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Monument Valley.

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The best casual games like Monument Valley

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Monument Valley. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1GRIS

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SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D

Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125

Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

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#2Creaks

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCasualRelaxingLinear

Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB70· 1OC80· 26

Year 2020Dev Amanita DesignOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting cartoon and visual 2d, while skipping fantasy world

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#3The Unfinished Swan

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SoloCasualNarrativeFantasyExploration3D

Steam👍 84%· 2.0KIGDB77· 3

Year 2012Dev Giant Sparrow · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 2.9KIGDB75· 9

Year 2012Dev MinorityOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 99%· 743IGDB85· 4OC85· 56

Year 2022Dev PolyarcPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and visual first person, while skipping vibe relaxing

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#6Figment

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SoloCasualNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33

Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and visual isometric, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeFantasyHardcore

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCasualFantasyExploration

Steam👍 95%· 3.9KRAWG👍 66%· 95IGDB89· 5OC84· 43

Year 2018Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90

Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe relaxing

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#10A Story About My Uncle

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SoloCasualNarrativeFantasyRanged

Steam👍 92%· 29KIGDB69· 2OC79· 17

Year 2014Dev Gone North Games · Coffee Stain StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping vibe relaxing

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Steam GOG

#11No Time

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualHardcore

Steam👍 76%· 123

Year 2017Dev ErayTekPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

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