8 Games with a fantasy setting like Return to Monkey Island that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Return to Monkey Island down to the 8 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Lost in Play, Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut and Gorogoa top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Return to Monkey Island.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

The best games with a fantasy setting like Return to Monkey Island

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Return to Monkey Island. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Lost in Play

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualCartoonFantasy2D

Steam👍 98%· 8.4KRAWG👍 90%· 70IGDB90· 1OC85· 31

Year 2022Dev Happy Juice Games · Joystick VenturesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

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#2Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualFantasyCartoon2D

Steam👍 93%· 2.8KIGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Revolution Software · Kalypso MediaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Return to Monkey Island, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, historical setting and visual third person

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#3Gorogoa

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 97%· 20KRAWG👍 89%· 415IGDB82· 7OC85· 49

Year 2017Dev Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Return to Monkey Island, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery, while skipping setting cartoon

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 2.8KRAWG👍 53%· 32

Year 2007Dev PopCap GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Return to Monkey Island: puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, horror setting and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam

#5Simon the Sorcerer

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DMagicPixel Art

Year 1993Dev Adventure SoftOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Return to Monkey Island, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

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GOG

#6The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DIsometric

IGDB87· 14OC87· 139

Year 2019Dev Grezzo · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Return to Monkey Island, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#7The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasy2DIsometric

IGDB85· 7OC85· 150

Year 2024Dev Grezzo · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Return to Monkey Island, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#8Sayonara Wild Hearts

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrativeFantasyMelee

Steam👍 97%· 8.8KIGDB81· 7OC84· 53

Year 2019Dev Simogo · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · Switch · PC

✓ Like Return to Monkey Island, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping setting cartoon

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