Choose The Mermaid Mask
Choose The Mermaid Mask if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,613 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Mermaid Mask vs Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged
The Mermaid Mask and Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: 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. The Mermaid Mask is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged 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 - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged
Choose Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged if you want the DualSense Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing.
Both The Mermaid Mask and Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Mouse 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 - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 99.6% positive (1,613 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SFB Games | Revolution Software Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Mermaid Mask is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged has no Deck rating yet.
The Mermaid Mask vs Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged — FAQ
- Are The Mermaid Mask and Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: 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.
- Does The Mermaid Mask run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Mermaid Mask is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.