Monument Valley 2 vs The Eyes of Ara
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Monument Valley 2 wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Monument Valley 2 is $3.05 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Monument Valley 2 | The Eyes of Ara |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 59 |
| Quality | 75 | 66 |
| Value | 77 | 77 |
| Popularity | 29 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.31 | $4.36 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.6% positive | 82.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Monument Valley 2The Eyes of Ara
Details and requirements
| Item | Monument Valley 2 | The Eyes of Ara |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 12, 2022 | July 19, 2016 |
| Developers | ustwo games | 100 Stones Interactive |
| Publishers | ustwo games | 100 Stones Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64bit or later |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i5 3.20GHz Processor or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDA GeForce GTX 750 equivalent or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Monument Valley 2 or The Eyes of Ara?
Monument Valley 2 won the comparison against The Eyes of Ara based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Monument Valley 2 worth buying over The Eyes of Ara?
Based on the metrics, Monument Valley 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:58 PM UTC