Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged similar games & best alternatives
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
2024
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Quick resume
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid American George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
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Pros
- Faithful and beautiful remaster of a classic
- Engaging story and characters
- Logical and enjoyable puzzles
- Option to switch between original and new graphics
- Quality-of-life improvements and hint system
Cons
- Voice audio quality inconsistent or muffled
- Some minor bugs and interface quirks
- Slow walking speed and some long animations
- Lack of nico playable segments from director's cut
- Price considered high by some players
Analysis
Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Purple star: the game you are viewing on this page.
- Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot for a quick preview; click to compare it in the panel on the right.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
4"Players have freedom to explore environments, solve puzzles at their own pace, and use hints optionally."
The House of Da Vinci 3
"Players have freedom to explore multiple locations, solve puzzles at their own pace, and choose between classic or modern UI and hint systems."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
3"Puzzles provide logical challenges and problem solving, with difficulty modes and hint system supporting skill development."
Return to Monkey Island
"Logical puzzles and problem-solving provide skill challenges, with some timed puzzles and a hint system to support players."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-4"Focus is on personal story progression and puzzle solving without competitive or ranked elements."
WILL: A Wonderful World / WILL：美好世界
"Focuses on personal story progression and puzzle solving without competitive or ranked elements."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
3"Nostalgic appeal and engaging story encourage players to invest hours and replay the game."
Toonstruck
"Strong nostalgic appeal and engaging story encourage long play sessions and revisiting the game."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-5"Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
Fear the Spotlight
"Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
-2"Players interact with predefined puzzles and story; limited creative modification or building."
Reversion - The Escape (1st Chapter)
"Players interact with predefined puzzles and story; limited creative modification or building."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-5"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."
Poppy Playtime
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Strong narrative and atmospheric setting provide immersive escape from reality."
New York Mysteries: High Voltage Collector's Edition
"Immersive narrative and atmospheric settings provide strong escape from real life."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not obligation."
Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare® (2007)
"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not obligation."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
2"Some experimentation in exploring dialogue options and puzzle solutions, though mostly within structured gameplay routines."
Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
"Players can try different dialogue options and puzzle approaches, with some exploration freedom."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
3"Game features multiple international locations and encourages discovery of clues and story elements."
Moebius: Empire Rising
"Game encourages discovering new locations and uncovering story elements across Europe."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
-3"Limited character customization; players can toggle graphics styles but no avatar personalization or creative expression."
Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
"Limited customization; players can toggle graphics and UI but no avatar or environment personalization."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
3"Engages players in a whimsical, imaginative world with fictional story and characters."
The Last Clockwinder
"Engages players in a fictional mystery adventure with imaginative story and characters."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
-5"Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction."
Space Pilgrim Episode II: Epsilon Indi
"Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
3"Players develop problem-solving skills and learn story details progressively."
The Dark Eye: Memoria
"Players develop problem-solving skills and learn story details progressively."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventure games."
Syberia: The World Before
"Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventure games."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress story."
Gray Matter
"Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress the story."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-4"Limited emotional connections mainly through narrative; no social or relationship-building gameplay."
Mundaun
"Limited emotional connection mostly through narrative; no social or relationship-building gameplay."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-5"No leadership or group management elements present."
Aozora Meikyuu
"No leadership or group management elements present."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
3"Progression through story chapters and puzzle solving; accumulation of knowledge and understanding rather than items."
Umineko When They Cry - Answer Arcs
"Story and puzzle progression drive accumulation of knowledge and advancement."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
4"Balanced challenge and atmospheric pacing provide a relaxing yet engaging experience."
Theatre Of The Absurd
"Balanced challenge and pacing create a relaxing, immersive experience."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
3"Visual and auditory enhancements provide sensory stimulation and excitement."
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
"Visual and auditory enhancements provide pleasing sensory stimulation."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-4"No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on personal experience."
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
"No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on personal experience."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
5"Strong narrative immersion with well-developed characters and engaging plot."
SC2VN - The eSports Visual Novel
"Strong narrative immersion with well-developed characters and engaging plot."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
3"Players use logic and reasoning to solve puzzles and make impactful decisions."
Your Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-
"Players use logic and reasoning to solve puzzles and advance the story."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
2"Some suspense and tension from mystery and timed puzzles, though not extreme."
The Samaritan Paradox
"Some suspense and tension from timed puzzles and mystery elements, but generally controlled."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
3"Players perceive good value from nostalgia, gameplay depth, and remaster improvements."
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
"Players perceive good value from nostalgic appeal, quality remaster, and engaging gameplay."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-4"Minimal violence; gameplay centers on puzzle solving and exploration rather than combat."
Journey of a Roach
"Minimal violence; gameplay centers on puzzle-solving and exploration."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
-3"Low risk environment with minimal threat; no survival mechanics."
Truck & Logistics Simulator
"Low-risk environment with few threats; occasional character deaths but easily recoverable."
Last update: 15/05/2026