Classic LucasArts point and click adventure fans will recognise Grim Fandango Remastered as Double Fine’s polished return to one of the genre’s landmarks, sitting alongside the likes of Monkey Island and Broken Sword for story led puzzling and sharp dialogue. You play Manny Calavera, a travel agent in the Land of the Dead, caught in a noir inspired conspiracy full of oddball characters and memorable set pieces. This remaster keeps the original’s distinctive art direction and humour, while updating the presentation and controls so it feels less dated on modern PCs.
Is Grim Fandango still worth playing today?
Yes, if you enjoy narrative adventures with atmosphere and character. Expect deliberate pacing, inventory puzzles, and occasional head scratchers rather than action. The remaster’s improved visuals and audio help the world land as intended, and Steam support across Windows, macOS, and Linux makes it an easy one to revisit or discover for the first time.