How to play every Monkey Island game on modern hardware.
Recommended
Play the original DOS versions of The Secret of Monkey Island and LeChuck's Revenge through ScummVM — the definitive open-source engine for LucasArts adventure games. Requires original game files.
MI1, MI2, CMI, EMI supported
Download ScummVM ↗Digital Purchase
DRM-free purchase of the MI1 Special Edition and MI2 Special Edition — both include the original game versions with the original MIDI audio alongside the remastered art and orchestral soundtrack. Toggle between versions in real time.
Buy on GOG ↗Digital Purchase
The Monkey Island Special Edition bundle and individual Special Editions are available on Steam. Includes the original games and the remastered versions.
Buy on Steam ↗Via ScummVM
Curse of Monkey Island is supported by ScummVM, with original Windows CD-ROM files. GOG.com carries the DRM-free version. Full voice acting included.
GOG.com ↗Via ScummVM
Escape from Monkey Island is supported by ScummVM. GOG.com offers a DRM-free version with the original installer.
GOG.com ↗Digital Purchase
Tales of Monkey Island is available as a complete season on GOG.com and Steam. All five chapters included.
GOG.com ↗PC / Mac
Return to Monkey Island is available on Steam for Windows and macOS. This is the most convenient option for PC players.
Steam ↗Nintendo Switch
Return to Monkey Island is available on Nintendo Switch — the best option for handheld play.
Nintendo eShop ↗Mobile
Return to Monkey Island is available on both iOS and Android, with touch-friendly controls adapted for mobile.
App Store ↗Best starting point: The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition (GOG or Steam) — the remastered version includes the original game so you can toggle between the authentic pixel art experience and the updated visuals. The Special Edition also adds voice acting by Dominic Armato if you want it.
Play them in order. The series has a continuous story — Guybrush, Elaine, and LeChuck carry through all six games. MI1 → MI2 → CMI → EMI is the classic LucasArts run. Then Return to Monkey Island as a conclusion that rewards knowledge of the whole series.