Choose Simon the Sorcerer 3D
Choose Simon the Sorcerer 3D if it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Simon the Sorcerer 3D launched in 2021.
Simon the Sorcerer 3D vs Return to Monkey Island
Simon the Sorcerer 3D and Return to Monkey Island both land in Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Adventure games on Steam. Simon the Sorcerer 3D (2021) is 1 year older than Return to Monkey Island (2022). Return to Monkey Island scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Simon the Sorcerer 3D (46.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Return to Monkey Island
Choose Return to Monkey Island if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,837 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Simon the Sorcerer 3D and Return to Monkey Island sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Simon the Sorcerer 3D |  Return to Monkey Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.2% positive (13 reviews) | 90% positive (4,837 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adventure Soft, MojoTouch | Terrible Toybox |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Simon the Sorcerer 3D (2021) is 1 year older than Return to Monkey Island (2022).
- Return to Monkey Island scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Simon the Sorcerer 3D (46.2% positive).
- Simon the Sorcerer 3D is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Return to Monkey Island (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Return to Monkey Island is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Simon the Sorcerer 3D has no Deck rating yet.
Simon the Sorcerer 3D vs Return to Monkey Island — FAQ
- Should I play Simon the Sorcerer 3D or Return to Monkey Island first?
- If you want chronology, Simon the Sorcerer 3D (2021) came out before Return to Monkey Island (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Simon the Sorcerer 3D and Return to Monkey Island similar?
- They overlap on Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.