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We filtered the 48 games similar to The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition down to the 4 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse, Pentiment and The Sexy Brutale top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2009Dev Aspyr Media
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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Pentiment and The Sexy Brutale follow close behind.

#1Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse76#2Pentiment74#3The Sexy Brutale69#4Last Day of June67
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The best games like The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition on Nintendo Switch

4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse
76
iRank81
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeHistorical2DFantasy
Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB71· 14OC74· 53
Year 2013Dev Revolution SoftwareOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and exploration and discovery

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.

Released 4 years after The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting76Visuals70
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#2Pentiment
74
iRank90
Pentiment
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeHistorical2DCasual
Steam👍 95%· 9.3KIGDB85· 6OC86· 129
Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe casual and setting medieval

Released 13 years after The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting66Tone62
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#3The Sexy Brutale
69
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The Sexy Brutale
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeStealthDarkIsometric
Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB80· 12OC81· 75
Year 2017Dev Tequila WorksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and visual isometric, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.

Released 8 years after The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Tone90Visuals0
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SteamGOGPS
#4Last Day of June
67
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Last Day of June
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasualThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 4.7KIGDB76· 9OC73· 59
Year 2017Dev Ovosonico · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Shared with The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.

Released 8 years after The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Tone57Visuals0
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SteamGOGEpic

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