14 Games with a historical setting like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged that you should try

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualFantasyHistorical2DThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 2.8KIGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Revolution Software · Kalypso MediaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings setting cartoon, while skipping exploration and discovery

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged.

Same studio: Revolution Software.

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#2Circle of BloodClosest on setting

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHistoricalExploration2DThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 98IGDB75· 2

Year 1996Dev Revolution Software · THQOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged.

Same studio: Revolution Software.

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#3Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

Steam

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHistorical2DThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 30

Year 1997Dev Revolution Software · Crave EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

Same studio: Revolution Software.

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#4Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

Steam

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasyHistoricalExploration2DThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 375

Year 1989Dev Lucasfilm Games · Fujitsu InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged.

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHistorical2D

Steam👍 94%· 1.5KRAWG👍 85%· 113

Year 1992Dev LucasArts Entertainment · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

Where it drifts furthest from Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged.

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 56%· 882RAWG👍 75%· 96MC82IGDB60· 1

Year 2003Dev Revolution Software · THQPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, melee combat and visual 3d, while skipping vibe casual

Broken Sword 3: The Sleeping Dragon is an adventure quest game developed by Revolution Software, it is the third installment in the series. ###Plot A murder happened in Paris. The victim is an underground hacker that goes by the name of Vernon Blier.

Where it drifts furthest from Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged.

Same studio: Revolution Software.

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#780 Days

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualFantasyHistoricalExploration

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB70· 2

Year 2014Dev Cape Guy · inkleOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, visual novel storytelling and vibe relaxing, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged.

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#8The Neverhood

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Year 1996Dev The Neverhood, Inc. · Dreamworks InteractiveOn PC

✓ Shared with Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with visual first person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged: visuals.

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Ōkami

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalExplorationThird Person

IGDB90· 5

Year 2006Dev Clover Studio · CapcomOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged: progression.

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Discworld

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DMagic

IGDB70· 1

Year 1995Dev Perfect Entertainment · PsygnosisOn Mac

✓ Shared with Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Day of the Tentacle

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DRanged

Year 1993Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

✓ Like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Pentiment

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualHistoricalExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.3KIGDB85· 6OC86· 129

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems and setting medieval, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#13Stacking

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 1.8KIGDB84· 6

Year 2011Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged.

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge

Steam GOG Xbox

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistorical2D

Year 1991Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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