Choose Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2
Choose Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 if it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 launched in 2026.
Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 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. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) is 2 years older than Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 (2026). Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% 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 a Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. 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 Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged sit in Indie and 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
 Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 |  Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.6% positive (71 reviews) | 94.1% positive (375 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Madit Entertainment, Daring Touch | Revolution Software Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) is 2 years older than Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 (2026).
- Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% positive) than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (94.1% positive).
- Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (16.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — FAQ
- Should I play Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 or Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged first?
- If you want chronology, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) came out before Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 (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 Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 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.