Choose Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)
Choose Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) if it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) launched in 2009.
Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) vs Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) and Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse 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 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) (2009) is 4 years older than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013). Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) (57.1% 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 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.
Both Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) and Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse 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 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) |  Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.1% positive (373 reviews) | 88.7% positive (875 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Revolution Software Ltd | Revolution Software Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) (2009) is 4 years older than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013).
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) (57.1% positive).
- Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) has no Deck rating yet.
Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) vs Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse — FAQ
- Which is better, Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) or Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse?
- On Steam reviews Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse scores higher (88.7% positive) than Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) (57.1% 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 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) or Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse first?
- If you want chronology, Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) (2009) came out before Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse (2013). 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 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) and Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse 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.