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 The Low Road
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and The Low Road 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 4 years older than The Low Road (2017). Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than The Low Road (75.2% 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 The Low Road
Choose The Low Road if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Low Road launched in 2017.
Both Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse and The Low Road 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 Low Road | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (875 reviews) | 75.2% positive (105 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Revolution Software Ltd | XGen Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) is 4 years older than The Low Road (2017).
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than The Low Road (75.2% positive).
- The Low Road is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Low Road has no Deck rating yet.
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse vs The Low Road — FAQ
- Which is better, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse or The Low Road?
- On Steam reviews Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse scores higher (88.7% positive) than The Low Road (75.2% 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 The Low Road first?
- If you want chronology, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013) came out before The Low Road (2017). 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 Low Road 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 Low Road doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.