Choose Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
Choose Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.7% positive across 875 reviews.
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 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Security 51 (71.6% 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 Security 51
Choose Security 51 if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. 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, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (875 reviews) | 71.6% positive (489 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 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Security 51 (71.6% positive).
- Security 51 is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (8.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse is Deck Playable, Security 51 is Deck Verified.
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse vs Security 51 — FAQ
- Which is better, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse or Security 51?
- On Steam reviews Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse scores higher (88.7% positive) than Security 51 (71.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse 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 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.