Comparison

Return to Monkey Island+ vs Lost in Play+

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

Head to head
About

Return to Monkey Island+

Embark on a thrilling point-and-click adventure as Guybrush Threepwood, continuing his legendary quest for the Secret of Monkey Island. Explore familiar and new islands, solve clever puzzles, and engage in witty dialogue with old friends and new adversaries.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Adventure game puzzles
  • Explore islands
  • Reactive dialogue trees
  • Context-sensitive interactions
  • Inventory system
Features
Read full description

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).

About

Lost in Play+

Embark on an imaginative adventure as a brother and sister seeking to return home. Solve unique puzzles, interact with whimsical characters, and explore a world blending reality and fantasy. This interactive cartoon offers a nostalgic journey for all ages.

Highlights
  • Animated puzzle adventure
  • Unique puzzles and mini-games
  • Whimsical characters and creatures
  • Hand-crafted animated style
  • No dialogue, visual communication
  • Family-friendly experience
Features
Read full description

WINNER OF IPAD GAME OF THE YEAR 2023 & INNOVATION (APPLE DESIGN AWARD) 2024! Help a brother and sister on an uplifting epic adventure to find their way home. Solving puzzles, escaping a horned beast and meeting quirky goblins are just part of the journey! Lost in Play is a journey through childhood imagination with thoughtfully crafted puzzles and colorful characters. Play as a brother and sister duo on an adventure to find their way back home. Between reality and fantasy, the siblings explore the enchanted forest of a horned beast, start a rebellion in a goblin village, and help a team of frogs free a sword from a stone. PUZZLES & MYSTERY The bizarre and dreamlike world of Lost in Play is filled with mystery, unique puzzles, and mini-games. Challenge a pirate seagull to a game of clicking crabs, serve magical tea to a royal toad, and collect pieces to build a flying machine. Be a part of this modern point & click game that will reward your curiosity and leave you excited for the next piece of story. IMAGINATION COMES TO LIFE From what seems like a normal morning at home to a typical afternoon at the park, you'll soon find yourself on a whirlwind quest as you sneak into a goblin castle, explore ancient ruins, and soar atop a giant stork. Lost in Play takes you on a nostalgic roller-coaster! AN INTERACTIVE CARTOON With a hand-crafted style similar to animated shows from childhood, Lost in Play is a story meant for all. Whether you’re seeking wholesome delight or just a good time, the family can enjoy this story together. GAME FEATURES * A mysterious animated puzzle adventure. * Filled with magical and magnificent creatures. * Created with families in mind. Have your children watch you play! * No dialogue. Everything is communicated visually in a universal way. * Inspired by nostalgic TV shows. * Play cards with goblins, build a dragon, and teach a sheep how to fly. * Includes 30+ unique puzzles and mini-games. * Catch a derpy chicken. Maybe.

Screenshots

Return to Monkey Island+4 screens
Lost in Play+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lost in Play+ at 4.9 against Return to Monkey Island+'s 4.5. Lost in Play+ also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 239) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lost in Play+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost in Play+ has 10K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Return to Monkey Island+'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Lost in Play+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Return to Monkey Island+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Lost in Play+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Return to Monkey Island+ versus Lost in Play+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReturn to Monkey Island+Lost in Play+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (239 ratings)4.9 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews92.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23910K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB792 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDevolver Digital, Inc.Snapbreak Games AB

Customer experience

Return to Monkey Island+

All ratings239 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative17.1%

Lost in Play+

All ratings9,864 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews706 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.7%

User reviews

Return to Monkey Island+

From 239 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Charming and nostalgic
  • 🤩 Impressive graphics and art style
  • 💯 Faithful to the original Monkey Island series
  • 🤣 Hilarious and witty dialogue
  • 🕹️ Engaging point-and-click puzzles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🤔 Ending leaves some users unsatisfied
  • 🤖 Lack of accessibility options (e.g., skipping cutscenes)
  • 🕹️ Controls can be challenging on mobile devices
  • 🤯 Difficulty level may be too easy for some players

Lost in Play+

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Immersive and engaging
  • 💡 Captures children's imagination
  • 👍 Challenging but not frustrating puzzles
  • 👍 Great art and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Logging out issue after duck race
  • 🐛 Pause button not working

Bugs and requests

Return to Monkey Island+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved progress not syncing between devices
  • Inability to progress past the first level
  • Popping sound issues on certain hardware
  • Game getting stuck or freezing during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple TV support
  • More difficulty settings
  • Ability to skip cutscenes
  • Improved accessibility options
  • Sync saved games across devices

Lost in Play+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Logging out issue after duck race
  • Pause button not working

Requested features

2 requests
  • Longer game duration
  • More story-based puzzle games on Apple Arcade

In-app purchases

None

Return to Monkey Island+

No in-app purchases

None

Lost in Play+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Return to Monkey Island+ free?
Return to Monkey Island+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lost in Play+ free?
Lost in Play+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Return to Monkey Island+ or Lost in Play+?
Lost in Play+ is rated higher. Return to Monkey Island+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Lost in Play+ averages 4.9 from 10K ratings.
Do Return to Monkey Island+ or Lost in Play+ have ads?
Neither Return to Monkey Island+ nor Lost in Play+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Return to Monkey Island+ or Lost in Play+?
Return to Monkey Island+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lost in Play+ every 10 days. Most recently, Return to Monkey Island+ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lost in Play+ on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons