Report updated Apr 2, 2026
Return to Monkey Island
v1.0.2Fans of classic point-and-click adventure games and narrative-driven titles who appreciate nostalgic storytelling and puzzle-solving.
What Is Return to Monkey Island?
Launched Jul 27, 2023
Updated Jun 2024
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Classic adventure game mechanics updated for modern touch-screen controls.
Intuitive interaction system that adapts to the environment and objects.
Branching conversation paths that influence the story and character relationships.
Easy-to-use system for collecting, combining, and using items to overcome obstacles.
Developed by original series creator Ron Gilbert and co-writer Dave Grossman.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate nostalgic appeal and storytelling, but report technical stability and crashes and purchase and restore issues.”
What Users Love
A phenomenal return to the series and an incredibly moving experience for me
It's nice to have the ol' challenging puzzles back in the series as well as all the old cast of characters from my childhood
Pain Points
Always crashing now. great game but, all of a sudden, it now crashes every time I try to open it
I can't get the game working it crashes after the first intro script
I can no longer play the game I purchased, as when I try to move screens I’m prompted to buy it again
High confidence · 99 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Strong brand heritage and creative pedigree
- High-quality production values (music/art)
- Intuitive touch-screen interface
Cons
- Persistent app crashes
- Broken purchase restoration functionality
- Lack of clarity regarding the iOS 'free' model
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Expanding to new audiences through mobile accessibility
- Leveraging the 'free-to-start' model for user acquisition
- Building community engagement through active social channels
Market Threats
- Established competitors with stable, classic remasters
- Emerging indie titles with innovative puzzle mechanics
- Negative reviews impacting long-term store visibility
Who competes with Return to Monkey Island?
The Nemesis
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Double Fine Productions, Inc.
Another classic LucasArts adventure title with similar humor, art style, and point-and-click mechanics.
Contenders
Machinarium
Amanita Design s.r.o.
A highly-rated, artistic point-and-click adventure that focuses on environmental puzzle-solving without dialogue.
The Inner World
Headup GmbH
The original title that defines the sub-genre and remains a direct competitor for the user's time and nostalgia.
Same Space
Botanicula
Amanita Design s.r.o.
A whimsical, puzzle-heavy adventure game that shares the 'Games' category and exploration focus.
Samorost 3
Amanita Design s.r.o.
An exploration-based adventure game with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and point-and-click interaction.
Kathy Rain
★4.6 (240)Raw Fury
A modern point-and-click adventure with a strong story and classic 90s aesthetic.
What are the key takeaways?
Return to Monkey Island is a exciting games app that is a paid app. With a 4.3/5 rating from 1.5K reviews, it excites its users from users. Users particularly appreciate nostalgic appeal and storytelling, though technical stability and crashes remains a common concern.
Best for: Fans of classic point-and-click adventure games and narrative-driven titles who appreciate nostalgic storytelling and puzzle-solving.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
Premium pricing model typical for high-quality narrative adventure games, focusing on a complete experience without aggressive microtransactions.
iOS Version
1.0.2
Android Version
1.0.3
Release Date
Jul 27, 2023
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
$9.99
Developer
Devolver