Games Like Tales of Monkey Island: Complete Season

Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.

Why similar: Pirates 26.3% ★, Point & Click 24.6%, Comedy 12.5%, Funny 8.6%, Puzzle 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This modern entry captures the classic humor and charm of the series while refining the point-and-click experience for a new generation.

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 32.6%, Pirates 28.7% ★, Comedy 14%, Adventure 6.2%, Puzzle 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation that expands on the series' signature wit and introduces more complex, rewarding puzzle sequences.

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: Pirates 29.4% ★, Point & Click 27.6%, Comedy 12.6%, Funny 7.4%, 1990's 5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive starting point for the franchise, featuring the iconic pirate humor and puzzle design that inspired the entire series.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 33.9%, Pirates 24% ★, 1990's 16.5%, Comedy 6.8%, Retro 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered a high point for the series, this title features beautiful hand-drawn art and some of the best comedic writing in adventure gaming.

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 38%, Comedy 14.4%, Funny 10%, 1990's 9.9%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of puzzle design from the golden age of LucasArts that shares the same irreverent humor and cartoonish charm as Monkey Island.

Fourth in the legendary Monkey Island series of graphic adventures!

Why similar: Pirates 29.8% ★, Point & Click 20.3%, Comedy 12.7%, Funny 8%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title bridges the gap between the classic 2D games and the 3D Telltale era, maintaining the series' core pirate-themed puzzle gameplay.

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 26.4%, Comedy 16.6%, Funny 12.4%, Puzzle 11.4%, Episodic 11% ★

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Telltale Games, this episodic series mirrors the structure and comedic timing found in Tales of Monkey Island.

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 37.7%, Comedy 19.6%, Funny 12.8%, Adventure 9.6%, 1990's 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Another LucasArts classic that excels at cinematic storytelling and character-focused adventure gameplay within a unique setting.

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 32.8%, Comedy 19.6%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 7.6%, Puzzle 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same creative minds behind Monkey Island, this game offers a rich, story-driven narrative with unique puzzles and a distinct, memorable atmosphere.

The last game in the episodic Sam & Max trilogy, beautifully remastered! As the intergalactic villains who seek the Devil’s Toybox close in and Max’s psychic abilities grow beyond his control, the Freelance Police will come up against their most frightening adversary yet: the power of Max’s mind.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Comedy 18%, Funny 14.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, Cartoon 11%

Why You'll Like It: This later Telltale entry continues the surreal, laugh-out-loud humor and puzzle-solving mechanics that fans of the Monkey Island series will appreciate.

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 41.3%, Comedy 11.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Puzzle 9.2%, Funny 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Designed by the creators of the original Monkey Island, this game is a love letter to classic point-and-click adventures with a modern, self-aware twist.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 44.4%, Comedy 20.8%, Adventure 10.5%, Puzzle 5.9%, Funny 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant fantasy-themed point-and-click adventure that relies heavily on clever inventory puzzles and parody-style humor.

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 25.2%, Puzzle 13.7%, Comedy 12.2%, Funny 10%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This episodic reboot successfully blends modern narrative choices with the classic puzzle-solving and whimsical tone of the legendary King's Quest series.

Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.3%, Comedy 18%, Adventure 17.9%, Puzzle 10.5%, Funny 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious and puzzle-heavy adventure series that captures the same chaotic energy and witty dialogue found in the Monkey Island games.

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 34.3% ★, Point & Click 14.7%, Comedy 8.8%, Funny 8.5%, Puzzle 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click adventure that pays homage to classic pirate-themed games with its colorful art style and inventory-based puzzles.

Pirate heroine Nelly Cootalot takes on the villainous Baron Widebeard in this point and click adventure game. Meet a hilarious cast of characters including Tom Baker (Dr Who) and face perplexing challenges in your search for the Treasure of the Seventh Sea.

Why similar: Pirates 46.2% ★, Point & Click 18.2%, Narration 10.5%, Comedy 8.2%, Funny 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, pirate-themed adventure that captures the whimsical tone and exploration-based gameplay of the Monkey Island series.

The Inner World – A 2D-Point’n’Click Adventure Together with the help of the mysterious thief Laura, his best intentions and no clue whatsoever, Robert sets off on his adventure to discover the secret of the wind's disappearance. Will the young adventurer be able to save his world?

Why similar: Point & Click 47%, Adventure 12.3%, Puzzle 11%, Comedy 6.8%, Funny 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and humorous point-and-click adventure with a unique world and a focus on creative puzzle-solving that feels very much in the spirit of the genre.

There are some things that kids just shouldn't have to put up with. Being transported to some weird dimension full of goblins, dwarves, swamplings, stupid wizards and sleeping giants is definitely one of them. Join Simon's quest to rescue the wizard Calypso from the evil sorcerer Sordid.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.6%, Comedy 17.8%, Funny 12.4%, 1990's 11.3%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that features a sarcastic protagonist and a fantasy world filled with humorous references and challenging puzzles.

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

Why similar: Pirates 40.3% ★, Point & Click 30.9%, Comedy 15.1%, Adventure 9.1%, Casual 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming pirate-themed adventure game that features a lighthearted story and accessible puzzles for fans of the genre.

More chaos, more destruction, more Rufus. Not one, not two, but three Rufuses cause all kinds of crazy mayhem in the long-awaited adventure comedy Goodbye Deponia!

Why similar: Point & Click 39.6%, Comedy 26.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Funny 8.7%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The conclusion to the Deponia trilogy, providing a satisfying end to the story with the same witty writing and clever puzzle mechanics.

Mysterious Things are Happening on Vooju Island...

Why similar: Pirates 48.8% ★, Point & Click 29%, Adventure 12.6%, Casual 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that leans into the pirate and voodoo themes that made the Monkey Island series so iconic.

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 34.9%, Adventure 28.9%, Comedy 20.7%, Puzzle 15.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky and dark-humored point-and-click game that emphasizes creative inventory usage and memorable character interactions.

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 38.7%, Comedy 25.4%, Puzzle 10%, Adventure 9.1%, Funny 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The second chapter of the Deponia series, offering more of the same high-quality humor and complex puzzle design that fans of the genre crave.

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 38.5% ★, Point & Click 16.1%, Comedy 11.9%, Funny 8.9%, Puzzle 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short but sweet pirate-themed adventure that focuses on character-driven humor and classic point-and-click mechanics.

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 41.4%, Puzzle 16.6%, Story Rich 15.8%, Comedy 14.7%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern narrative-driven adventure that combines classic point-and-click exploration with a compelling sci-fi story and clever environmental puzzles.

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 42.5%, Puzzle 21.9%, Story Rich 15.5%, Casual 6.7%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: While it lacks dialogue, this game is a masterclass in visual storytelling and environmental puzzle-solving that fans of the genre will find deeply engaging.

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 48.9%, Adventure 11%, Comedy 10.7%, Funny 9.6%, Puzzle 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that offers a long, story-rich experience with the kind of inventory puzzles that defined the genre in the 2000s.

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 53.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Puzzle 8.8%, Story Rich 7.8%, 1990's 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and beautifully illustrated adventure game that focuses on exploration and magical puzzle-solving in a charming fantasy world.

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 38.5% ★, Point & Click 17.8%, Comedy 11.5%, Funny 9.5%, Puzzle 7.8%

Tales from the Borderlands is a five-part episodic game set on the unforgiving world of Pandora between the events of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands 3. This is a story full of Borderlands' trademark humor, following two adventurers on their quest for greatness.

Why similar: Comedy 24.4%, Point & Click 19.4%, Episodic 16.9% ★, Story Rich 13.3%, Funny 11.7%

Louisiana, 1933. Thirty years ago an entire wedding suddenly & mysteriously vanished on the island of Devil's Rock, and with it went the location of the lost treasure of Bellemore Manor. To find it, you might need to die too. A cozy, story-driven, point & click adventure game of the merry & macabre.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Narration 18.8%, Supernatural 12.3%, Puzzle 11.1%, Cartoon 9.9%

Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.7%, Comedy 21.8%, Funny 10%, Adventure 9.4%, Puzzle 9.2%

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 20.4%, Comedy 14.3%, Funny 11.1%, Puzzle 10.1%, Cartoon 9.5%

Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!

Why similar: Pirates 84% ★, RPG 8.4%, Exploration 3.5%, Adventure 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.7%, Comedy 15.5%, Funny 12.6%, Story Rich 10.4%, Supernatural 10.4%

Like any decent demon Cid spends his nights performing all kind of evil deeds to the peaceful people of Darkestville. Little does he know that his old arch enemy is about to change his life forever.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.4%, Comedy 17%, Funny 17%, Puzzle 12.4%, Story Rich 10.9%

A non-linear first-person action adventure in a pirate setting. A single player time travel simulation game. Unusual gaming experience.Moving in space and time, the player must understand what is happening on the island and how the main character can move away from there.

Why similar: Pirates 39.6% ★, Narration 19.9%, Comedy 9.4%, Cartoon 7.6%, Exploration 7.5%

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 26.1%, Comedy 18.3%, Puzzle 12.9%, Funny 11.7%, Cartoon 10%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 61.3%, Comedy 24.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. The kingdom is under threat from pirates. Sail to the farthest islands to save your sister and become hero of the kingdom.

Why similar: Pirates 38.7% ★, Point & Click 28.7%, RPG 12.7%, Adventure 9.2%, Casual 6.4%

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 42.7%, Comedy 14.8%, Funny 9.8%, Story Rich 9%, Adventure 8.1%

Face an evil corporation™ with the help of a talking monkey in Tourist Trap, a surrealist dark comedy point and click adventure set in a South American coastal city.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.5%, Funny 23.8%, Story Rich 15.7%, Cartoon 13.9%, Singleplayer 1%

Journey to a strange world in search of the fabled Oracle in this fantasy comedy point & click adventure. Play as Leo, a struggling student with the ability to breathe underwater, and explore a desert island and the depths of an alien ocean to uncover your school’s dark past.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.4%, Comedy 17.9%, Funny 14.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Story Rich 9.5%

Sneak into the pharaoh's pyramid and meet up with Assil and his crew of crazy friends. Just as the party starts to get hot, a silly accident turns life upside down! Help Assil reverse the curse!

Why similar: Point & Click 45.2%, Comedy 24.5%, Puzzle 11.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%

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 39.1%, Comedy 22.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Funny 9.4%, Adventure 8%

Make your way through this thrilling old school style point and click adventure game and try to solve the mysterious circumstances plaguing Bayou Island.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.4%, Comedy 10.7%, Puzzle 9.7%, Funny 9%, Casual 8.1%