Pirates of Donkey Island

Embark on a Hilarious Pirate Adventure to Break Your Curse!

Discover the secrets of your mysterious curse in this witty insult-sword-fighting adventure! After a royal wedding disaster trapped your soul in your pirate grandfather's body, you must assemble a bizarre crew to undo the spell in this Monkey Island-inspired tale with a Pirates of the Caribbean twist.

About the Game
Pirates of Donkey Island is a 79,000-word interactive pirate novel by Gilbert Gallo where every decision shapes your story. This purely text-based experience relies completely on your imagination—no graphics or sound effects required.

Meet Your Unusual Crew
Your only companions on this wild journey include:

A gorilla with impeccable manners
A zombie rockstar
An aging Voodoo priestess
The most ridiculous ship's spokesperson imaginable


Each crew member has their own extraordinary backstory, and through your interactions with them, you'll ultimately discover your true identity.

Game Features

Shape Your Identity: Choose your character's gender identity and sexual orientation as you progress - male, female, non-binary, gay, straight, or asexual.
Live the Cursed Life: Decide whether to break your curse or embrace your damned existence.
Unconventional Romance: Pursue relationships with a noble gorilla, an undead musician, or an elderly wise woman.
Unique Combat System: Battle foes with hilarious insult-sword duels.
Crew Management: Will you be a loyal captain or betray your crew for treasure?


Through countless drunken contests, rigged games of chance, and verbal sparring matches, you'll gain shocking revelations about your pirate grandfather - and possibly yourself.

What's New in Version 1.8
Latest update: August 3, 2024
This version includes various bug fixes and improvements. If you're enjoying the game, please consider leaving a review - it helps us tremendously!