Lil' Guardsman vs Return to Monkey Island
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Return to Monkey Island wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Return to Monkey Island is R$3.73 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lil' Guardsman | Return to Monkey Island |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 69 | 71 |
| Quality | 89 | 90 |
| Value | 79 | 80 |
| Popularity | 25 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 6.93 | R$ 3.20 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.7% positive | 91.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 26 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Lil' GuardsmanReturn to Monkey Island
Details and requirements
| Item | Lil' Guardsman | Return to Monkey Island |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 23, 2024 | September 19, 2022 |
| Developers | Hilltop Studios | Terrible Toybox |
| Publishers | tinyBuild, Versus Evil | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10, 11 | TBA |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.0 GHz Quad Core CPU | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 64 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lil' Guardsman or Return to Monkey Island?
Return to Monkey Island won the comparison against Lil' Guardsman 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 Lil' Guardsman worth buying over Return to Monkey Island?
Based on the metrics, Return to 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. Return to Monkey Island currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:39 PM UTC