Series
Monkey Island Games in Order
All 7 entries, oldest first.
The Monkey Island series has 7 entries in our database, from The Secret of Monkey Island to Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Return to Monkey Island
· 92/100
Earliest entry
The Secret of Monkey Island
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series. We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
7 games
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Monkey Island games are there?
There are 7 games in the Monkey Island series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Monkey Island games in?
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series — later entries assume you know what happened in earlier ones.
Where should I start with Monkey Island?
Return to Monkey Island is both the best reviewed entry we hold and the most recent one that reviewed well, which makes it the clearest starting point.