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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged vs Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged and Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition both land in 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) is 2 years older than Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition (2026). Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (8.99 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 an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged launched in 2024.

Choose Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition

Choose Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition launched in 2026.

Both Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged and Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition sit in 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

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged vs Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition — Steam metadata comparison
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — Steam game coverBroken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: ReforgedMystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition — Steam game coverMystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition
Released20242026
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualAdventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price29.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews94.1% positive (375 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRevolution Software LtdFIVE-BN GAMES

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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged vs Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition — FAQ

Should I play Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged or Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition first?
If you want chronology, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024) came out before Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition (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 Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition similar?
They overlap on 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.
Do Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged and Mystery Detective Adventure 2 Collector's Edition both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.