Games Like Return to Monkey Island

Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.9%, Pirates 19.2% ★, Comedy 13%, Adventure 7.3%, Funny 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive starting point that established the iconic humor and puzzle style of the series.

Wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood, and the now zombie pirate LeChuck, return in what has long been considered one of the greatest LucasArts adventure games of all time.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.3%, Pirates 18.7% ★, Comedy 14.2%, Adventure 9.2%, Puzzle 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of the narrative that refines the mechanics and storytelling found in the original.

The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?

Why similar: Point & Click 46.3%, Pirates 16.1% ★, 1990's 12%, Comedy 6.9%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This entry is beloved for its vibrant, hand-drawn art style and voice acting that set the standard for the series.

In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.4%, Adventure 12.8%, Comedy 10.5%, Puzzle 6.8%, Funny 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same mastermind behind Monkey Island, this game perfectly captures the classic LucasArts point-and-click feel.

Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.7%, Comedy 13.2%, Adventure 9.2%, Funny 6.8%, 1990's 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential LucasArts adventure that features brilliant time-travel puzzles and the same brand of zany humor.

One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.2%, Comedy 19.8%, Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, Puzzle 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece offers a deep, story-rich narrative with a unique art style and the classic puzzle-solving structure.

Originally released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle; butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of Motorcycles, Mayhem and Murder.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.6%, Comedy 18.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Funny 8.8%, 1990's 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Another LucasArts classic that delivers a cinematic, story-driven experience with a distinct, gritty personality.

While explosively stripping the evil pirate LeChuck of his demonic mojo, Guybrush Threepwood inadvertently infects the entire Caribbean with the arch-fiend's expelled voodoo, which threatens to transform buccaneers into unruly pirate monsters.

Why similar: Pirates 26.4% ★, Point & Click 24.5%, Comedy 12.5%, Funny 8.5%, Puzzle 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern episodic continuation of the franchise that successfully translates the series' charm into a 3D space.

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Funny 11.8%, Story Rich 7.2%, Family Friendly 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully updated classic that offers a more grounded, mystery-focused adventure with excellent writing.

An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.9%, Comedy 17.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Funny 9.4%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the same witty, character-driven comedy that makes the Monkey Island series so memorable.

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

Why similar: Point & Click 67.2%, Adventure 15.2%, 1990's 6.5%, Story Rich 3.3%, Puzzle 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered one of the best adventure games ever made, it features the same high-stakes exploration and puzzle-solving found in Monkey Island.

Fourth in the legendary Monkey Island series of graphic adventures!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.5%, Pirates 21.4% ★, Comedy 14.4%, Adventure 12.3%, Funny 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While a departure in style, it remains a core part of the Guybrush Threepwood saga and its pirate-themed world.

In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.3%, Comedy 18.9%, Adventure 14%, Puzzle 4.1%, Funny 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic fantasy adventure that leans heavily into meta-humor and classic point-and-click mechanics.

In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.9%, Comedy 19.8%, Adventure 10.2%, Puzzle 7.7%, Funny 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a hilarious, cynical protagonist and intricate puzzle design that feels heavily inspired by classic adventure games.

Cleo is a solo-developed, top-down, pixel-art, retro, pirate adventure with a lot of nostalgic flair, humor and a linear story, inspired by the old Zelda games and the classic LucasArts adventure games.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.1%, Pirates 23.9% ★, Comedy 11.5%, Funny 8.3%, 1990's 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A delightful indie adventure that captures the spirit of classic pirate games with a charming pixel-art aesthetic.

A letter from 10 years ago, an intricate web of lies to unravel and a mystery to solve. Explore an unconventional town of pirates, dive into the past, collect items and look for clues to help Willy find out what happened to his father...

Why similar: Pirates 25.9% ★, Point & Click 23.3%, Comedy 10.5%, Funny 7.4%, Cartoon 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click game that pays direct homage to the classic pirate adventures of the 90s.

Pilfer from pirates, conspire with cardinals and perform miracles with an incompetent magician. The Procession to Calvary is a Pythonesque adventure game made from Renaissance paintings, and a spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Four Last Things.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.5%, Comedy 19.1%, Funny 13.5%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and hilarious adventure game that uses classic Renaissance art to deliver a unique, comedic experience.

King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Comedy 13.3%, Puzzle 11.6%, Funny 8%

Why You'll Like It: This modern reimagining of a classic series captures the wonder and puzzle-solving depth of traditional adventure games.

Discover a dark family secret and rid a young girl of her nightmares in this splendidly British point & click comedy adventure. Playing as sharp-witted Lucy, explore both dreams and reality to meet all the colourful characters who'll help you solve puzzles, gather clues and find a murderer.

Why similar: Nostalgia 27.8% ★, Point & Click 24.1%, Comedy 13.2%, Funny 7.9%, Puzzle 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, British-humor-filled adventure that rewards players for exploring its dream-based puzzle world.

Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

Why similar: Point & Click 42.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Comedy 9.5%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features beautiful hand-drawn art and a lighthearted, comedic take on Lovecraftian horror.

From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.1%, Comedy 11.5%, Adventure 11%, Puzzle 10.1%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to a classic adventure that blends a compelling sci-fi mystery with modern exploration mechanics.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.9%, Adventure 14.4%, Story Rich 11.5%, Choices Matter 7.7%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure with deep character interactions and a dark, supernatural mystery that keeps you engaged.

Experience a blast from the past with the complete, completely twisted Space Quest Collection.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.6%, Comedy 20%, Adventure 16.2%, 1990's 6.8%, 2D 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of classic sci-fi comedies that defined the genre alongside the Monkey Island series.

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!

Why similar: Point & Click 37.5%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Puzzle 11.2%, Story Rich 7.5%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted puzzle adventure that relies on visual storytelling and clever logic rather than dialogue.

Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, whose past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.8%, Comedy 21.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Funny 11.4%, Story Rich 3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and bizarre comedy adventure that offers a truly unique experience for fans of unconventional humor.

Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.8%, Adventure 18.2%, Puzzle 5.8%, Story Rich 5.1%, 1990's 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and atmospheric adventure that focuses on exploration and magical puzzle-solving.

Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.

Why similar: Point & Click 57.3%, Comedy 23.4%, Adventure 19.3%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired comedy adventure that features a grumpy protagonist and a distinct, hand-drawn art style.

Travel to the four corners of the world with Brian and Gina in a crazy story packed full of surprises. Pirates, spies, surfers, soldiers, and even aliens get in on the act - all combining to create a wonderfully rewarding experience to savour and remember forever!

Why similar: Point & Click 57.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Comedy 9.5%, Funny 6.2%, Puzzle 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that delivers a globe-trotting story filled with humor and challenging puzzles.

MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.4%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Puzzle 10.2%, Adventure 9.4%, Funny 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming sci-fi adventure with a distinct art style and puzzles that feel right at home in the classic genre.

John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...

Why similar: Point & Click 60%, Adventure 27%, Puzzle 10%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A mature, mystery-filled adventure that features a complex narrative and classic point-and-click gameplay.

Summoned to a strange magical world, Simon must complete an ancient prophecy to return home. Solve crazy puzzles, cast spells, brew odd potions and uncover the origins of a legendary saga!

Why similar: Point & Click 24.5%, Comedy 12.9%, Hand-drawn 10%, Cartoon 8.9%, Funny 7.3%

In a race against time, Betty embarks on a thrilling, comedy-packed adventure to crack a conspiracy that starts with a bang and ends at 3 Minutes to Midnight.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Nostalgia 17.1% ★, Comedy 12%, Funny 7.1%, Puzzle 6%

Runaway: A Twist of Fate is the adventure game of the year! Featuring a production worthy of a big 2D animated movie, Runaway follows a story full of twists and turns, and packed with comical highlights. All in all, you will be confronted with more than 200 mysteries and puzzles to keep your brain running through a big adventure that you...

Why similar: Point & Click 68.6%, Adventure 18.9%, Puzzle 6.5%, Story Rich 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Duke Grabowski is a classic point-and-click adventure, created with love by an indie team that includes Bill Tiller (The Curse of Monkey Island, Steven Spielberg's The Dig, Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine).

Why similar: Pirates 25.9% ★, Point & Click 22.7%, Comedy 12.6%, Funny 6.9%, Puzzle 6.3%

With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Comedy 21.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Puzzle 6.6%, Funny 5.7%

The Freelance Police are back on the crime beat in a newly remastered version of their second episodic season. Zombies will dance. Mariachis will sing. A giant battle robot will trash the streets. And when their friends’ lives are at stake, Sam & Max will risk their very souls to set things right.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.8%, Comedy 17.1%, Cartoon 9.7%, Puzzle 9.4%, Adventure 8.2%

A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.9%, Comedy 13.9%, Adventure 11.3%, Funny 6.8%, Story Rich 6.3%

Enjoy a thrilling and hilarious point-and-click adventure in the fantasy world of Aventasia

Why similar: Point & Click 64.2%, Comedy 19.2%, Adventure 15.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

No obstacle will keep me away from my beloved, my Faith, not even the wild and untamed islands of Kalau’a. Those lovely island ladies can only distract me for so long as my heart’s compass only points in one direction - Faith!

Why similar: Point & Click 32.2%, Comedy 16.4%, Cartoon 10.1%, Puzzle 8.2%, Adventure 6.8%

‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Remastered’ is a stunning update to the multi million-selling original. A mysterious escapade of intrigue and deceit, in which journalist Nico Collard and her adventuring companion George Stobbart must overcome powerful forces from fulfilling their evil ambitions.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.6%, Comedy 12.9%, Puzzle 8.3%, Funny 8.2%, Adventure 8%

A comedic 2D point and click adventure, featuring a crazy cast of poxy pirate pooches.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.8%, Pirates 25.4% ★, Comedy 14.9%, Adventure 13.2%, Family Friendly 3.7%

Grab your nightstick, squeal like a siren, and Hit the Road with Sam & Max, Freelance Police, as they attempt to crack their toughest case.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.7%, Comedy 14.8%, Funny 11.3%, Adventure 8.6%, 1990's 8.6%

Delores is back home and working as a photographer for the Nickel News. Thimbleweed Park hasn’t changed at all in the year she’s been away… or has it? Sample Ron Gilbert’s new adventure game engine in this free prototype that uses “found art” from the award-winning Thimbleweed Park.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.2%, Adventure 22.1%, Comedy 12.4%, Puzzle 8.9%, Funny 6.7%

Nelly Cootalot is the stupidly named pirate adventurer with a heart of gold. Uncover corruption and wanton punning in this HD revival of a classic freeware adventure game.

Why similar: Pirates 25.2% ★, Point & Click 24.5%, Comedy 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Funny 7.1%

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.3%, Comedy 15%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Funny 8.9%, Story Rich 7.5%

From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...

Why similar: Point & Click 32.1%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, 1990's 12.1%, Funny 8.7%, Puzzle 8.5%

Join Champy, the useless vampire, in this charming 2D point-and-click adventure with hand-drawn environments and funny puzzles. Embark on an adventure amongst a cult of vampire hunters, a giant octopus and zombie animals. Will Champy find a way to save Dracula before it's too late?

Why similar: Nostalgia 28.2% ★, Point & Click 21.4%, Comedy 12%, Hand-drawn 7%, 1990's 5.8%

A modern, funny and family-friendly point & click adventure about cats, Star Trek and life itself. Created in the spirit of the classics of the genre.

Why similar: Point & Click 33%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Cartoon 12.5%, Comedy 11.9%, Puzzle 9.8%

In the heart of Verice Bay, a brilliant idea takes shape in the hands of an eccentric inventor and an eclectic artist. Follow Margaret and Hector in a point-and-click graphic adventure that will take you to the edge of space and time to help them avert imminent danger.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.8%, Comedy 14.1%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Puzzle 7.7%, Story Rich 6.7%

New York, 2000......Without knowing how or why, Brian, a student on the verge of graduating from college, is attacked by Mafia gangsters. During his desperate getaway, in the company of a mysterious striptease dancer, he ends up meeting a wide range of unusual characters.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Comedy 7.3%, Puzzle 5.7%, Funny 4.5%

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.7%, Comedy 13.3%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Cartoon 9%, Funny 8.8%

CHUCHEL is a comedy adventure game from the creators of Machinarium, Botanicula and Samorost. Join the hairy hero Chuchel and his rival Kekel as they will be facing numerous puzzles and challenges in their quest to retrieve the precious cherry!

Why similar: Point & Click 25.3%, Comedy 15.5%, Cartoon 10.6%, Funny 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.3%

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.6%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Comedy 11%, Funny 8.8%, Puzzle 8.8%

Edna & Harvey are back! The award-winning adventure with high resolution visuals, new technology, intuitive controls – Experience this quirky cult classic with Edna & Harvey anew, but better than ever before!

Why similar: Point & Click 38.4%, Adventure 34.5%, Comedy 17.3%, Puzzle 9.9%