Full Throttle Remastered vs The Curse of Monkey Island
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Curse of Monkey Island wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Curse of Monkey Island is $1.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Full Throttle Remastered | The Curse of Monkey Island |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 67 |
| Quality | 86 | 95 |
| Value | 80 | 67 |
| Popularity | 28 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.81 | $1.72 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.3% positive | 97.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 25 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Full Throttle Remastered | The Curse of Monkey Island |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 18, 2017 | March 22, 2018 |
| Developers | Shiny Shoe, Double Fine Productions | LucasArts |
| Publishers | Double Fine Productions | LucasArts, Lucasfilm |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 1.4 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Full Throttle Remastered or The Curse of Monkey Island?
The Curse of Monkey Island won the comparison against Full Throttle Remastered based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Full Throttle Remastered worth buying over The Curse of Monkey Island?
Based on the metrics, The Curse of Monkey Island won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Full Throttle Remastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:32 PM UTC