Games like The Curse of Monkey Island

A graphic adventure game featuring point-and-click puzzles and humorous dialogue. Players solve inventory puzzles and engage in insult swordfights to progress.

97% positive from 1,664 · 1997 · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $1.19 (2020-11-26)

Point & Click 1990'sAdventureCult ClassicRetro Classic

Six games like The Curse of Monkey Island

Between Me and The Night

76% positive from 830 reviews20168% finish it

Surrealist action adventure game. Explore a house, solve puzzles, and overcome night shadows.

What players likedPlayers praise its artistic style, evocative atmosphere, and deeply personal story, often comparing it to games like Life Is Strange and Oxenfree.

The catchClunky, unresponsive controls and sluggish movement drag gameplay

Both are tagged Cult Classic, 1990's and Retro.

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Chex Quest HD

80% positive from 2,084 reviews20207% finish itDeck Playable

This is a retro-style, multiplayer FPS where players shoot cereal-themed aliens. The core loop involves exploring levels and using various "zorching devices" to defeat enemies.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, simple shooter, a good recreation of the classic Chex Quest, and a charming, adventurous Doom-like.

The catchIt plays slower and clunkier than the original and loses most of its charm.

Both are tagged Cult Classic and Retro.

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Commander Keen

93% positive from 1,561 reviews2007Deck Playable

Classic side-scrolling platformer. Jump and shoot through alien worlds as a child genius.

What players likedPlayers praise it as classic platforming history, a great way to play old DOS games with VGA graphics.

The catchThe pack sold as complete is missing two episodes of the series.

Both are tagged 1990's, Retro and Classic.

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The Disney Afternoon Collection

87% positive from 1,054 reviews2017Deck Verified

This is a retro action-platformer collection featuring classic Disney characters. Players experience side-scrolling adventures with a rewind mechanic and boss rush modes.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a nostalgic collection, especially comparing it to classic NES games like Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers.

The catchThe Steam version still lacks Bonkers and Goof Troop, which the Switch release added.

Both are tagged 1990's, Retro and Classic.

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Pathologic Classic HD

88% positive from 4,539 reviews20153% finish itDeck Verified

Psychological survival horror game. Players manage resources and make difficult choices in a plague-ridden town.

What players likedIt's a unique, difficult, and atmospheric Russian literature-like misery simulator with amazing music and lore.

The catchMost of the game is slowly walking across town between short, cryptic conversations.

Both are tagged Cult Classic and Adventure.

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killer7

93% positive from 3,909 reviews2018Deck Verified

Play as Harman Smith, an old man who manifests seven assassins, switching between them at will to gun down the exploding Heaven Smile and solve puzzles across a cel-shaded revenge story.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique artistic vision, unforgettable story, and stylish design, saying it's unlike anything else they've played.

The catchClunky, restrictive controls turn basic movement and shooting into a constant fight.

Both are tagged Cult Classic and Adventure.

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More about The Curse of Monkey Island

What players liked

Players praise its compelling story, amazing dialogue, and awesome soundtrack, comparing its mysteries to the show "Lost."

The catch

Puzzle solutions run on moon logic, so progress means trying every item on everything.

Reviews: 97% positive from 1,664
Released: 1997
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $1.19 (2020-11-26)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 1,664 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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