Choose Elroy and the Aliens
Choose Elroy and the Aliens if you want the Stereo Sound and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.3% positive across 273 reviews.
Elroy and the Aliens vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Elroy and the Aliens and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged both land in Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Adventure games on Steam. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) is 1 year older than Elroy and the Aliens (2025). Elroy and the Aliens scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (94.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Choose Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged if you want an Indie and Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged launched in 2024.
Both Elroy and the Aliens and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Elroy and the Aliens |  Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.3% positive (273 reviews) | 94.1% positive (375 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Motiviti | Revolution Software Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) is 1 year older than Elroy and the Aliens (2025).
- Elroy and the Aliens scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (94.1% positive).
- Elroy and the Aliens is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (17.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Elroy and the Aliens vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — FAQ
- Which is better, Elroy and the Aliens or Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged?
- On Steam reviews Elroy and the Aliens scores higher (96.3% positive) than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (94.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Elroy and the Aliens is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Elroy and the Aliens or Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged first?
- If you want chronology, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) came out before Elroy and the Aliens (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Elroy and the Aliens and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged similar?
- They overlap on Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Elroy and the Aliens and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.