Choose Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
Choose Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse launched in 2013.
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse vs MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) is 10 years older than MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE (2023). Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE (77.1% 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 MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE
Choose MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE launched in 2023.
Both Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE sit in Adventure on Steam, 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 5 - the Serpent's Curse |  MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (875 reviews) | 77.1% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Revolution Software Ltd | Hakababunko |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) is 10 years older than MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE (2023).
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE (77.1% positive).
- MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (12.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse is Deck Playable, MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE is Deck Verified.
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse vs MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE — FAQ
- Should I play Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse or MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE first?
- If you want chronology, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) came out before MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE (2023). 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 5 - the Serpent's Curse and MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE similar?
- They overlap on 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.