Games like Monument Valley

96% positive from 1,993 reviewsReleased 2022Steam Deck Verified

What it is

This is a meditative puzzle game where players manipulate impossible architecture to guide a silent princess. It features optical illusions and evolving landscapes for a calming, exploratory experience.

What players liked

Players praise Monument Valley as a beautiful, relaxing, and unique Escher-like puzzle game that masterfully plays with perspective and optical illusions.

The catch

The puzzles are too easy to be puzzles, closer to a slow walking simulator.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,993 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Monument Valley

Dungeons of Hinterberg

93% positive from 3,242 reviews202419% finish itDeck Verified

This is an action-adventure RPG with dungeon crawling, puzzle-solving, and combat. Players explore a picturesque alpine world, forge friendships, and customize their character.

What players likedPlayers praise its Zelda-like dungeons and Persona-style social elements, offering a fresh, charming, and engaging adventure.

The catchMovement is clunky and there is no jump button, making platforming sections a chore.

Both are tagged Relaxing, Exploration and Puzzle.

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Linelith

98% positive from 1,401 reviews202271% finish itDeck Playable

Linelith is a line-drawing puzzle game with a serene feel. Players solve puzzles by drawing lines that conform to shapes and symbols.

What players likedLike a condensed The Witness or Patrick's Parabox, players praise its clever, intuitive, and surprising puzzle design with minimal mechanics.

The catchPuzzles stay far too easy and the promised difficulty curve never really arrives.

Both are tagged Relaxing, Exploration and Puzzle.

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure

99% positive from 3,250 reviews202145% finish itDeck Verified

A hand-drawn adventure game where players solve puzzles by taking photos of characters and environments. It features a relaxing atmosphere and a core loop of exploration and problem-solving through photography.

What players likedPlayers praise TOEM as a charming, relaxing photo adventure with a unique art style, often compared to Scribblenauts for its whimsical puzzles and exploration.

The catchThe tasks are simple fetch quests where people tell you exactly what to photograph.

Both are tagged Relaxing, Exploration and Puzzle.

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Omno

92% positive from 2,756 reviews202118% finish itDeck Playable

Omno is a single-player 3D adventure game featuring exploration, puzzle-solving, and platforming. Players use ancient powers to traverse diverse environments and interact with creatures.

What players likedPlayers praise Omno as a relaxing exploration and puzzle game, often compared to Journey and Abzu, with cute creatures and stunning visuals.

The catchPuzzles and core loop grow repetitive

Both are tagged Relaxing, Exploration and Casual.

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Carto

95% positive from 1,690 reviews20208% finish itDeck Verified

A charming adventure game where players rearrange map pieces to alter the world. It features exploration, puzzle-solving, and a hand-drawn art style.

What players likedPlayers praise Carto as a cute, wholesome puzzle game with unique map mechanics, often compared to cozy, exploration-focused titles like The Last Campfire and TOEM.

The catchPuzzle goals are often opaque, leaving you wandering with no idea what to do next.

Both are tagged Relaxing, Exploration and Puzzle.

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Here Comes Niko!

92% positive from 1,465 reviews2021Deck Playable

Cozy 3D platformer where players explore islands, make friends, and complete tasks. The core loop involves helping quirky animal characters to earn coins and progress.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming collectathon gameplay, cute art style, and cozy vibes, often comparing its movement to A Hat in Time.

The catchBugs are everywhere: objects fail to load and collisions fling you across the map.

Both are tagged Relaxing, Exploration and Singleplayer.

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