The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition vs Return to Monkey Island
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Return to Monkey Island
+4
rating points
More player ratings
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
165 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Similar
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventurePoint-and-clickPuzzle
Themes
Comedy
Features
pirates
Key Differences
Themes
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Historical
Return to Monkey Island
ActionFantasy
Features
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
gog preservation programgraphic adventure
Return to Monkey Island
-Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition | Return to Monkey Island |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2009 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Rating | 82/100 (165 ratings) | 86/100 (92 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventurePoint-and-clickPuzzle | AdventurePoint-and-clickPuzzle |
| Themes | ComedyHistorical | ActionComedyFantasy |
| Features | gog preservation programgraphic adventurepirates | pirates |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS | Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS |
Comparison Summary
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition and Return to Monkey Island have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle, Comedy.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition stands out for Historical, while Return to Monkey Island stands out for Action, Fantasy.
Return to Monkey Island has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Side view, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.
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