A Monster's Expedition similar games & best alternatives

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A Monster's Expedition

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

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

What works

  • Large open world with many puzzles
  • Relaxing atmosphere and music
  • Clever and deep puzzle mechanics
  • Accessible yet challenging difficulty curve
  • Humorous and charming writing

Things to keep in mind

  • Some late-game puzzles are very difficult and obscure
  • Navigation of large map can be confusing
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Minimal story and character development
  • Some repetition in puzzle design

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Toki Tori 2+

  • Slider

  • Paper Trail

  • Feed All Monsters

  • Tetrobot and Co.

  • Ittle Dew

More expressive

Games that feels like A Monster's Expedition but with more self-expression and customization

  • Blocks That Matter

  • Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure

  • Monument Valley

  • Moonleap

  • NAIAD

  • Sizeable

More survival-focused

Games that feels like A Monster's Expedition but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Millie

  • Toki Tori

  • Munin

  • Lara Croft GO

  • The Bridge

  • Dungeons of Dreadrock

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

A Monster's Expedition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 04/08/2026