Pirates of Donkey Island

Explore the secrets of your curse in this swashbuckling pirate tale filled with witty sword fights!

A dreadful curse disrupted your royal wedding, trapping your soul in your pirate grandfather’s body. To break free, guide a quirky crew through uproarious challenges in this adventure inspired by Monkey Island and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Pirates of Donkey Island is a humorous, 79,000-word interactive novel by Gilbert Gallo, where your decisions shape the narrative. It’s entirely text-based—no graphics or sound effects—driven by the boundless power of your imagination.

A refined gorilla, a zombie musician, a rapidly aging voodoo priestess, and an absurd spokesperson. These are your companions on the wildest journey of your life. Their unique stories and interactions will guide you to uncover your true identity.

Through countless witty sword duels, grog-drinking contests, and rigged games of chance, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on life.

With your crew’s aid, you’ll unravel the truth about your infamous pirate grandfather. Will you accept your cursed fate or defy it?

• Shape your character’s identity and orientation during the game. Will you be male, female, or non-binary? Gay, straight, or asexual? The choice is yours.

• Embrace the cursed pirate’s life! Will you seek to break the curse or revel in your doomed existence until the end?

• Find love with a burly gorilla, a lively zombie, or a wise, weathered priestess.

• Command a diverse crew of cursed souls, using their unique abilities to unravel the Cursed Caribbean’s secrets.

• Challenge foes in clever insult-sword-fighting battles!

• Will you lead your crew with honor or betray them for gold, condemning their souls to Davy Jones?

Stop brandishing your sword like a feather duster and sail the Cursed Caribbean to uncover the greatest treasure: your true self!