A Monster's Expedition is an absolute gem of the 'Sokoban' genre. It is a peaceful, open-world puzzle game where you play as a curious monster exploring an island chain dedicated to 'humanity.' The core mechanic involves pushing over trees to create bridges between islands. What starts as a simple task of pushing logs soon evolves into a complex set of rules involving log length, orientation, and interaction with the environment.
The game is incredibly respectful of the player's time. There are no timers, no scores, and an 'undo' button that works instantly. This allows you to experiment freely without frustration. The writing is also top-tier; the museum exhibits you find along the way offer hilarious, monster-centric interpretations of mundane human objects (like a toaster or a coffee mug). Itβs an atmospheric, intelligent, and deeply charming experience that stands as one of the best puzzle games available on mobile.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
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Save files from the Apple Arcade release of A Monster's Expedition are supported in this release.
From some of the best puzzle designers in the world comes A Monster's Expedition, an adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans.
βIt's pretty much glorious. I love A Monster's Expedition. I have fallen for it rather hard.β
Eurogamer
β[A Monster's Expedition] never forces an answer out of you, and that's its greatest strength. If you're stuck, simply head in another direction.β
USGamer
βItβs a warm and cosy puzzle game with brain-teasers that will sooth your synapses rather than fry themβ
PC Gamer
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By pushing trees over to create pathways, youβll explore hundreds of islands near and far to learn about the history of βhumanityβ.
Immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from the "Human Englandland" dig site, each accompanied with expert insights*!
*Insights is not a legally binding term and may or may not include idle speculation, rumour and hearsay.
- Adorable open world puzzle game from the creators of A Good Snowman is Hard to Build and Cosmic Express
- Simple but deep mechanics packed with possibilities to discover
- Hundreds of islands to visit β some right in front of you, others well off the beaten track for true puzzle lovers
- Learn about the mythical humans from the perspective of curious monsters
Requires iOSΒ 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.Save files from the Apple Arcade release of A Monster's Expedition are supported in this release.
From some of the best puzzle designers in the world comes A Monster's Expedition, an adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans.
βIt's pretty much glorious. I love A Monster's Expedition. I have fallen for it rather hard.β
Eurogamer
β[A Monster's Expedition] never forces an answer out of you, and that's its greatest strength. If you're stuck, simply head in another direction.β
USGamer
βItβs a warm and cosy puzzle game with brain-teasers that will sooth your synapses rather than fry themβ
PC Gamer
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By pushing trees over to create pathways, youβll explore hundreds of islands near and far to learn about the history of βhumanityβ.
Immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from the "Human Englandland" dig site, each accompanied with expert insights*!
*Insights is not a legally binding term and may or may not include idle speculation, rumour and hearsay.
- Adorable open world puzzle game from the creators of A Good Snowman is Hard to Build and Cosmic Express
- Simple but deep mechanics packed with possibilities to discover
- Hundreds of islands to visit β some right in front of you, others well off the beaten track for true puzzle lovers
- Learn about the mythical humans from the perspective of curious monsters










A Monster's Expedition is a heartwarming and brain-teasing puzzle adventure. As a monster exploring the 'Englandland' museum of human culture, you must navigate an archipelago of islands by knocking down trees to build bridges. The game features a vast, interconnected world filled with clever puzzles and delightful humor. With its beautiful art style and relaxing soundtrack, it offers a stress-free yet intellectually rewarding journey for puzzle enthusiasts.
Open-world puzzle design
Charming and humorous storytelling
Relaxing, no-pressure gameplay
Hundreds of unique islands to discover
Remember that pushing a log from its end will make it roll, while pushing it from the side will move it one square. Mastering the difference is key to crossing longer gaps.
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Navigate freely between islands. If you find a puzzle too difficult, you can often find an alternate path and come back later.
No, you can undo your moves as many times as you like, making experimentation the heart of the game.