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BROK the InvestiGator vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged

BROK the InvestiGator and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. BROK the InvestiGator (2022) is 2 years older than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024). BROK the InvestiGator scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (94.1% 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 BROK the InvestiGator

Choose BROK the InvestiGator if you want an Action and RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.9% positive across 421 reviews.

Choose Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged

Choose Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged if you want a Casual game with Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged launched in 2024.

Both BROK the InvestiGator and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives, 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

BROK the InvestiGator vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — Steam metadata comparison
BROK the InvestiGator — Steam game coverBROK the InvestiGatorBroken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — Steam game coverBroken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Released20222024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price19.99 USD29.99 USD
Steam reviews97.9% positive (421 reviews)94.1% positive (375 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersCOWCATRevolution Software Ltd

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BROK the InvestiGator vs Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged — FAQ

Which is better, BROK the InvestiGator or Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged?
On Steam reviews BROK the InvestiGator scores higher (97.9% positive) than Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (94.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BROK the InvestiGator is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play BROK the InvestiGator or Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged first?
If you want chronology, BROK the InvestiGator (2022) came out before Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged (2024). 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 BROK the InvestiGator and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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 - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged have multiplayer like BROK the InvestiGator?
No. BROK the InvestiGator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged is listed as single-player only.
Do BROK the InvestiGator and Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
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