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The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

LucasArts / Jul 15, 2009 / Adventure

windows
Steam Deck Playable

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Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.

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What's new

Monkey Island Announcement

2022-07-05

Behold, the first look at Return to Monkey Island is here in an exciting new gameplay reveal trailer! https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/6638525/view/3344500789282000877

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What players say

Overwhelmingly Positive

96% positive, 3,480 reviews

Recommended26 hrs played

press F10 to play in the original graphics which are superior, as they made guybrush look like a dork in the special edition. after pressing f10 its amazing.

16 found this helpful, 2026-01-02

Recommended8 hrs played

The absolute blueprint for point-and-click adventures, and this remaster nails the face-lift without losing the original soul. Solving the absurd puzzles and mastering insult sword fighting feels just as brilliant today as it did decades ago. The ability to swap between the gorgeous modern graphics and the classic pixel art on the fly is the ultimate chef's kiss. It's a short, hilarious, and mandatory piece of gaming...

13 found this helpful, 2026-07-03

Recommended5 hrs played

"Never pay more than 20 bucks for a computer game" A quote that absolutely hasn't aged.... at all... nope.... Honestly this game has fantastic writing

9 found this helpful, 2025-12-18

Recommended10 hrs played

The Secret of Monkey Island is the best game I’ve played in a while. It has aged remarkably well, thanks to its wonderful charming world, and incredibly funny writing. The voice acting is great and pairs perfectly with the humor, while the music creates an unforgettable atmosphere. I love the music and humor throughout—it’s clever, memorable, and consistently entertaining. It’s an absolute classic that remains just...