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We filtered the 48 games similar to The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition down to the 5 that fit the “Xbox” category. Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse, Pentiment and Back to the Future: The Game 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 “Xbox” 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 Back to the Future: The Game follow close behind.

#1Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse76#2Pentiment74#3Back to the Future: The Game72#4Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)71#5The Sexy Brutale69
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The best games like The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition on Xbox

5 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
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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.

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#2Pentiment
74
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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.

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#3Back to the Future: The Game
72
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Back to the Future: The Game
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeHistoricalSci-FiFantasy
Steam👍 88%· 2.3KIGDB68· 3
Year 2010Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping visual 2d

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.

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#4Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)
71
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Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeHistoricalStealthMelee
Steam👍 56%· 882RAWG👍 75%· 96MC82IGDB60· 1
Year 2003Dev Revolution Software · THQPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping visual 2d

Broken Sword 3: The Sleeping Dragon is an adventure quest game developed by Revolution Software, it is the third installment in the series. ###Plot A murder happened in Paris. The victim is an underground hacker that goes by the name of Vernon Blier.

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

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

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#5The 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.

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