Choose The Mermaid Mask
Choose The Mermaid Mask if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. The Mermaid Mask launched in 2026.
The Mermaid Mask vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
The Mermaid Mask 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. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) is 2 years older than The Mermaid Mask (2026). Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Mermaid Mask has no Deck rating yet. 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 The Mermaid Mask and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 The Mermaid Mask |  Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 94.1% positive (375 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SFB Games | Revolution Software Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) is 2 years older than The Mermaid Mask (2026).
- Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Mermaid Mask has no Deck rating yet.
The Mermaid Mask vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — FAQ
- Should I play The Mermaid Mask or Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged first?
- If you want chronology, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) came out before The Mermaid Mask (2026). 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 The Mermaid Mask 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.