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 The Stepfather Remake
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and The Stepfather Remake 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 12 years older than The Stepfather Remake (2025). The Stepfather Remake is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 The Stepfather Remake
Choose The Stepfather Remake if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Stepfather Remake launched in 2025.
Both Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and The Stepfather Remake 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 |  The Stepfather Remake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (875 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Revolution Software Ltd | Mideas Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) is 12 years older than The Stepfather Remake (2025).
- The Stepfather Remake is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Stepfather Remake has no Deck rating yet.
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse vs The Stepfather Remake — FAQ
- Should I play Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse or The Stepfather Remake first?
- If you want chronology, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) came out before The Stepfather Remake (2025). 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 The Stepfather Remake 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.
- Does Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Stepfather Remake doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.