Choose Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack
Choose Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack launched in 2022.
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack (2022) is 2 years older than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024). Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% 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 the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged launched in 2024.
Both Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.8% vs 94.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack |  Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (72 reviews) | 94.1% positive (375 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Warm Kitten | Revolution Software Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack (2022) is 2 years older than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024).
- Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (94.1% positive).
- Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack has no Deck rating yet.
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — FAQ
- Should I play Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack or Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged first?
- If you want chronology, Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack (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 Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.