37 Narrative games like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut down to the 37 that fit the “Narrative” category. Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, Circle of Blood and Lost in Play top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut.

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The best narrative games like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Broken Sword: The Smoking MirrorClosest overall match

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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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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHistorical2DThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 98IGDB75· 2

Year 1996Dev Revolution Software · THQOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery, while skipping vibe casual

Same studio: Revolution Software.

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#3Lost in PlayClosest on setting

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualCartoonFantasy2D

Steam👍 98%· 8.4KRAWG👍 90%· 70IGDB90· 1OC85· 31

Year 2022Dev Happy Juice Games · Joystick VenturesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Help a brother and sister on an uplifting epic adventure to find their way home. Escaping a horned beast and meeting quirky goblins are just part of the journey! Lost in Play is a journey through childhood imagination with thoughtfully crafted puzzles and colorful characters.

Released 13 years after Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut.

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#4Indiana Jones and the Fate of AtlantisClosest on tone

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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 - The Director's Cut, 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 - The Director's Cut: visuals.

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Broken 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 - The Director's Cut, 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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut.

Same studio: Revolution Software.

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#6Return to Monkey Island

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasualFantasyCartoon2D

Steam👍 91%· 9.0KIGDB92· 8OC87· 100

Year 2022Dev Terrible Toybox · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · Android

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 13 years after Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut.

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#7Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 97%· 723RAWG👍 93%· 41

Year 1994Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Freddi Fish 1: The Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds Join detective Freddi Fish and her best friend Luther as they take on their latest case: finding Grandma Grouper’s kelp seeds that feed the fish under the sea.

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal"

iRank95

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2D

Steam👍 95%· 698

Year 1997Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Humongous Tees Now Available!Official Humongous Entertainment T-shirts featuring Pajama Sam, Spy Fox, Freddi Fish, and Putt-Putt are now available on Amazon. About the GameWill kids be forced to endure a fate worse than eating dry cereal!?

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 774

Year 2007Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

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#10Kathy Rain

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 92%· 4.0KIGDB81· 3OC81· 32

Year 2016Dev Clifftop Games · Raw FuryOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

Released 7 years after Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut.

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#11The Blackwell Legacy

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 1.6KIGDB70· 3

Year 2006Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

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#12Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeCasual2DIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 30

Year 1996Dev Humongous Entertainment · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Sam is an ordinary kid who, with the help of his red cape, turns into "superhero" Pajama Sam. In No Need to Hide When It’s Dark Outside, Pajama Sam journeys into the land of darkness (his closet) to face his fears.

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2D

Steam👍 86%· 252

Year 1996Dev Sierra On-LineOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

It predates Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#14Neighbours from Hell

iRank89

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative2DStealth

Steam👍 98%· 3.1KIGDB72· 2

Year 2003Dev JoWooD Productions Software · EncoreOn PC

✓ Shared with Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings stealth mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#15Neighbours from Hell Compilation

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloCasualNarrative2DStealth

Steam👍 98%· 3.1KRAWG👍 82%· 178MC69

Year 2004Dev JoWooD · THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

INTRODUCING THE GAME OF NEIGHBOURHOOD NASTINESS AND COMMUNITY COMMOTION! Living next door to you is a real Neighbour From Hell and it's now time to have your revenge! This compilation includes the original Neighbours From Hell and it's sequel Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation.

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