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 Security 51
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and Security 51 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 13 years older than Security 51 (2026). Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Security 51 has no Deck rating yet. 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 Security 51
Choose Security 51 if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Security 51 launched in 2026.
Both Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and Security 51 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 |  Security 51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (875 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Revolution Software Ltd | Alawar |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) is 13 years older than Security 51 (2026).
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Security 51 has no Deck rating yet.
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse vs Security 51 — FAQ
- Should I play Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse or Security 51 first?
- If you want chronology, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) came out before Security 51 (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 5 - the Serpent's Curse and Security 51 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. Security 51 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.