They're both excellent games: well written, with engaging gameplay (assuming one enjoys the adventure-game format; some don't). Beyond that, they're trying to d

They're both excellent games: well written, with engaging gameplay (assuming one enjoys the adventure-game format; some don't). Beyond that, they're trying to do different things. Monkey Island is laugh-out-loud funny. It's very much a comedy game, with gags and a ridiculous world. Grim Fandango is more subdued. It does have funny bits, but they're more in the absurdity of the situation. It has a lot of /style/ and attention paid to evoking a particular noir-esque mood.