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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged vs ARALSK 7

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged and ARALSK 7 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 ARALSK 7 (2026). ARALSK 7 is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (3.59 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, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option. 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 ARALSK 7

Choose ARALSK 7 if you want an Action game with Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. ARALSK 7 launched in 2026.

Both Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged and ARALSK 7 sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort, 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 ARALSK 7 — Steam metadata comparison
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — Steam game coverBroken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: ReforgedARALSK 7 — Steam game coverARALSK 7
Released20242026
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price29.99 USD3.59 USD
Steam reviews94.1% positive (375 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRevolution Software LtdMIR GAMES, MIR GAMES

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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged vs ARALSK 7 — FAQ

Should I play Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged or ARALSK 7 first?
If you want chronology, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) came out before ARALSK 7 (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 ARALSK 7 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. ARALSK 7 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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