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 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged 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 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024). Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% 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 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Choose Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged if you want an Indie and Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.1% positive across 375 reviews.
Both Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged 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 |  Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (875 reviews) | 94.1% positive (375 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Revolution Software Ltd | Revolution Software Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) is 11 years older than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024).
- Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (88.7% positive).
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse is Deck Playable, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is Deck Verified.
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — FAQ
- Which is better, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse or Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged?
- On Steam reviews Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged scores higher (94.1% positive) than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (88.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse or Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged first?
- If you want chronology, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) came out before Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (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 Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged 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.