Choose Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
Choose Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit launched in 2022.
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit (2022) is 2 years older than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024). Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit (83.8% 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 a Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Touch Only Option. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.1% positive across 375 reviews.
Both Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit |  Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (260 reviews) | 94.1% positive (375 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tag of Joy | Revolution Software Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit (2022) is 2 years older than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024).
- Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit (83.8% positive).
- Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — FAQ
- Which is better, Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit or Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged?
- On Steam reviews Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged scores higher (94.1% positive) than Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit (83.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit or Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged first?
- If you want chronology, Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit (2022) came out before Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024). 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 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit 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.