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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged vs 1997 RELOADED

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged and 1997 RELOADED 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 1997 RELOADED (2026). 1997 RELOADED is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (9.74 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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.

Choose 1997 RELOADED

Choose 1997 RELOADED if you want the Stereo Sound, Chat Text-to-speech, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1997 RELOADED launched in 2026.

Both Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged and 1997 RELOADED sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime, 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

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged vs 1997 RELOADED — Steam metadata comparison
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — Steam game coverBroken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged1997 RELOADED — Steam game cover1997 RELOADED
Released20242026
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price29.99 USD9.74 USD
Steam reviews94.1% positive (375 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRevolution Software LtdGaigo Studio

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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged vs 1997 RELOADED — FAQ

Should I play Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged or 1997 RELOADED first?
If you want chronology, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) came out before 1997 RELOADED (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 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged and 1997 RELOADED 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.
Does Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is rated Deck Verified by Valve. 1997 RELOADED doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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