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 Bent Oak Island
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and Bent Oak Island 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 11 years older than Bent Oak Island (2024). Bent Oak Island scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (88.7% 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 Bent Oak Island
Choose Bent Oak Island if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bent Oak Island launched in 2024.
Both Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and Bent Oak Island 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 |  Bent Oak Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (875 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Revolution Software Ltd | Banefire Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) is 11 years older than Bent Oak Island (2024).
- Bent Oak Island scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (88.7% positive).
- Bent Oak Island is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse is Deck Playable, Bent Oak Island is Deck Unsupported.
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse vs Bent Oak Island — FAQ
- Should I play Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse or Bent Oak Island first?
- If you want chronology, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) came out before Bent Oak Island (2024). 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 Bent Oak Island 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.