Choose The Case of the Worst Day Ever
Choose The Case of the Worst Day Ever if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. The Case of the Worst Day Ever launched in 2025.
The Case of the Worst Day Ever vs Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged
The Case of the Worst Day Ever and Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged both land in Indie, Casual 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. The Case of the Worst Day Ever (2025) is 1 year older than Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged (2026). 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 - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged
Choose Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged launched in 2026.
Both The Case of the Worst Day Ever and Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Mouse Only Option, 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
 The Case of the Worst Day Ever |  Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97.7% positive (44 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hero Game Co LLC | Revolution Software Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Case of the Worst Day Ever (2025) is 1 year older than Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged (2026).
The Case of the Worst Day Ever vs Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged — FAQ
- Should I play The Case of the Worst Day Ever or Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged first?
- If you want chronology, The Case of the Worst Day Ever (2025) came out before Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged (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 The Case of the Worst Day Ever and Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.