Comparison

Pajama Sam 2 vs Return to Monkey Island

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pajama Sam 2

Embark on an adventure in the World Wide Weather facility to fix a malfunctioning weather machine. Solve puzzles and discover hidden surprises to restore balance to global weather patterns. This game encourages creativity and sharpens problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Fix the weather machine
  • Solve new puzzles each time
  • Discover hidden surprises
  • Encourage creativity
  • Teach spatial relations
  • Sharpen problem-solving skills
Features
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Pajama Sam 2: Thunder and Lightning Aren’t So Frightening In our latest quest we join Pajama Sam as he enters the World Wide Weather, the facility in the sky where weather is controlled all over the world. Shortly after Sam's arrival, an accident with the machine that controls all the weather in the world sends it out of control. The weather machine end's up causing problems like snow in Saigon and sunshine in Seattle. Our brave young hero must help fix the machine and get things up and running again to bring balance to the world. —User Reviews— “I’m sure I wouldn’t want to miss this one if I were a kid.” “This may be tougher than the original but it is another fun Humongous product.” “Another charming game from my past. Pajama Sam 2 has ages considerably well. The animation are vivid and the music is great.” FEATURES: • Play again and again, New puzzles, new friends and new challenges await each time you play! • Touch points reveal hundreds of hidden surprises! • Special games and activities encourage creativity, help teach spatial-relations and sharpen problem-solving skills. This product uses ScummVM which is released under the GNU GPL v2. For more information, please visit - https://www.scummvm.org The GNU GPL can be viewed here - https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

About

Return to Monkey Island

Embark on a thrilling pirate adventure, continuing the legendary story of Guybrush Threepwood. Solve clever puzzles, explore new and familiar islands, and engage in witty dialogue as you seek the fabled Secret of Monkey Island. Experience classic point-and-click gameplay with modern twists.

Highlights
  • Classic point-and-click gameplay
  • Engaging narrative and character interactions
  • Puzzle solving and exploration
  • Modernized adventure game controls
  • New and familiar island exploration
  • Context-sensitive interactions and reactive dialogue
Features
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Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. It’s been many years since Guybrush Threepwood was last locked in a battle of wits with his nemesis, the zombie pirate LeChuck. His true love, Elaine Marley, has turned her focus away from governing and Guybrush himself is adrift and unfulfilled, having never found the Secret of Monkey Island. Hip, young pirate leaders led by Captain Madison have shuffled the old guard from power, Melee Island has taken a turn for the worse, and famed businessman Stan has been imprisoned for ‘marketing-related crimes’. Banter with old friends and new faces on familiar islands now under dangerous new leadership. Then, take to the high seas and explore the new and unknown as you work your way out of tough predicaments. Clever puzzles, bizarre situations, and devastating ripostes are all that stand between Guybrush and glory. Return to Point & Click Swashbuckling Bringing classic point and click gameplay to the modern-day, intrepid pirates will solve puzzles and explore the islands with a clever evolution of classic adventure game controls. Context-sensitive interactions, reactive dialog trees, and an easy-to-use inventory system make pirating a breeze. Embark on Archipelago Adventures Navigate the sometimes-friendly confines of Melee Island, a familiar place that finds itself under new management by leaders who have put the squeeze on old friends and new faces. Venture out into uncharted lands like the aptly named Terror Island and the chilling outposts of Brrr Muda to make allies and enemies alike. Created by a Legendary Crew The new chapter in the Monkey Island series marks the return of the iconic series’ creator Ron Gilbert, joined by game co-writer Dave Grossman, art director Rex Crowle (Knights & Bikes, Tearaway) and composers Peter McConnell, Michael Land, and Clint Bajakian (Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge).

Screenshots

Pajama Sam 24 screens
Return to Monkey Island4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Return to Monkey Island at Free against Pajama Sam 2's $4.99. Return to Monkey Island also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8). Pajama Sam 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (76% vs 60%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Return to Monkey Island is free to download; Pajama Sam 2 costs $4.99 up front. Return to Monkey Island sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pajama Sam 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Return to Monkey Island holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 171 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Pajama Sam 2's written reviews are positive against 60% of Return to Monkey Island's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pajama Sam 2 ships an update every 9 months, Return to Monkey Island every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pajama Sam 2 versus Return to Monkey Island: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPajama Sam 2Return to Monkey Island
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (59 ratings)4.3 (171 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews — better59.6% of reviews
Number of ratings59171 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB3.4 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHumongous EntertainmentDevolver Digital, Inc.

Customer experience

Pajama Sam 2

All ratings59 ratings
Positive67.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative27.1%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative21.0%

Return to Monkey Island

All ratings171 ratings
Positive80.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative30.7%

User reviews

Pajama Sam 2

From 59 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Faithful recreation of classic 90s computer games
  • 🎨 Colorful and engaging 2D animation
  • 🎭 Outstanding voice acting and character design
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for multiple age groups and generations
  • 🧩 Multiple paths and puzzles for replayability

Room to improve

  • 🔊 Audio issues (no sound from speakers, requires ringer on)
  • 🐛 Game crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🐛 Broken gameplay mechanics after recent updates
  • 💰 High price point ($4.99-$5.99) for mobile game
  • 🎮 Unable to access tool inventory in some cases

Return to Monkey Island

From 171 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fantastic nostalgia trip
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay and controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style and visuals
  • 🎶 Excellent music and voice acting
  • 💡 Clever puzzles and challenges

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues on some devices
  • 🤔 Ending may disappoint some fans
  • 💰 High price point for mobile game
  • 🤖 Lack of cloud save functionality

Bugs and requests

Pajama Sam 2

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • No audio output from device speakers
  • Game freezes and crashes during gameplay
  • Cannot progress past early stairs/attic area
  • Character movement unresponsive in warehouse/certain locations
  • Game doesn't save progress when closing app
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  • Walkie talkie interaction bug preventing game completion
  • Inventory system inaccessible
  • Game crashes approximately every 10 clicks on iPad
  • Fullscreen not working properly on iPad
  • Game won't open after purchase
  • New engine update broke core gameplay mechanics

Requested features

8 requests
  • Release other Pajama Sam games (No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside, You Are What You Eat)
  • Port Freddi Fish series to iOS
  • Port Spy Fox series to iOS
  • Port Putt-Putt series to iOS
  • Add Fatty Bear's Birthday Surprise
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  • Reduce app pricing
  • Add manual save/load functionality
  • Restore old app version or provide refunds for broken update

Return to Monkey Island

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game prompting to repurchase after previous purchase
  • Difficulty with touch controls in certain situations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Restore purchase option for previous owners
  • Bring back the original Monkey Island games on iOS
  • Add support for more languages

In-app purchases

None

Pajama Sam 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Return to Monkey Island

One-time1
  • Buy the full game!$9.99

Questions

Is Pajama Sam 2 free?
Pajama Sam 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Return to Monkey Island free?
Return to Monkey Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pajama Sam 2 or Return to Monkey Island?
Return to Monkey Island is rated higher. Pajama Sam 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Return to Monkey Island averages 4.3 from 171 ratings.
Do Pajama Sam 2 or Return to Monkey Island have ads?
Neither Pajama Sam 2 nor Return to Monkey Island shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pajama Sam 2 or Return to Monkey Island?
Pajama Sam 2 ships an update every 9 months, and Return to Monkey Island every 5 months. Most recently, Pajama Sam 2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Return to Monkey Island on October 18, 2026.

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