Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge is a 1991 adventure game developed by LucasArts. The sequel to The Secret of Monkey Island, it follows would-be pirate Guybrush Threepwood as he hunts for the legendary treasure of Big Whoop while the ghostly pirate LeChuck returns, now in zombie form, to seek revenge.
Designed by Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer, and Dave Grossman, the game refined the series' witty humor and inventive puzzles and offered easy and hard difficulty modes to widen its appeal. It was among the first titles to use the iMUSE system, which dynamically adapted the musical score to the player's location and actions, keeping transitions seamless as scenes changed. Its notoriously surreal ending, which reframes the entire adventure, has fueled fan debate for decades and is widely considered one of the boldest conclusions in adventure gaming, helping mark the game as one of the finest point-and-click titles ever made.
A special edition later added hand-painted visuals, full voice acting, and a hint system, and the game remains easy to play on modern systems through digital storefronts.
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Modern alternatives to Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return to Monkey Island Indie | € 24,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux |
| Thimbleweed Park Indie | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux |
| Nine Noir Lives Indie | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, Mac, Linux, Switch |
| Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge | € 9,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, Mac |
| Tales of Monkey Island | € 12,49 | Steam Deck Playable | PC |
Return to Monkey Island Indie
€ 24,99A new sequel from series creator Ron Gilbert continuing the saga.
Return to Monkey Island runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Thimbleweed Park Indie
€ 19,99A retro-styled comedy mystery adventure by the Monkey Island creators.
Thimbleweed Park runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Nine Noir Lives Indie
€ 19,99A hand-drawn comedy point-and-click stuffed with puns and daft inventory puzzles.
Nine Noir Lives runs on PC, Mac, Linux, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox.
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
€ 9,99A remaster with new art, voice acting and the original mode included.
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge runs on PC, Mac. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Tales of Monkey Island
€ 12,49Telltale's five-part Monkey Island season, the last one before Return arrived.
Tales of Monkey Island runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
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