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We filtered the 43 games similar to Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror down to the 15 that fit the “Historical” category. Circle of Blood, Ōkami and Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 1997Dev Revolution Software

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror is Circle of Blood — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Ōkami and Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) follow close behind.

#1Circle of Blood97 #2Ōkami97 #3Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)97 #4Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis97 #5The Neverhood97

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The best games with a historical setting like Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Circle of Blood

97

Circle of Blood

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHistorical2DThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 98IGDB75· 2

Year 1996Dev Revolution Software · THQOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery

97

Ōkami

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalThird PersonExploration

IGDB90· 5

Year 2006Dev Clover Studio · CapcomOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

97

Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHistoricalThird Person

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, melee combat and visual 3d, while skipping visual 2d

#4Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

97

Indiana 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: The Smoking Mirror, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping visual third person

#5The Neverhood

97

The Neverhood

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistoricalThird PersonExploration

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

✓ Shared with Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

96

Discworld

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DMagic

IGDB70· 1

Year 1995Dev Perfect Entertainment · PsygnosisOn Mac

✓ Shared with Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

#7Day of the Tentacle

96

Day of the Tentacle

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasyHistorical2DRanged

Year 1993Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

✓ Like Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, 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

#8Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

95

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHistorical2DThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 2.8KIGDB83· 3

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

✓ Like Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and setting cartoon

#9Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

95

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasyHistorical2DThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 375

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

✓ Like Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#10The Curse of Monkey Island

94

The Curse of Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasyHistorical2D

Steam👍 97%· 3.0K

Year 1997Dev LucasArts · ActivisionOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

#11Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

94

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasyHistorical2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.0KIGDB86

Year 2010Dev LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

#12Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

94

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeHistoricalFantasy2DThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB71· 14OC74· 53

Year 2013Dev Revolution SoftwareOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#13Escape from Monkey Island

94

Escape from Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeFantasyHistorical2D

Steam👍 57%· 723IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev LucasArts · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

95

Stacking

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalThird PersonExploration

Steam👍 89%· 1.8KIGDB84· 6

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

✓ Like Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

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

#15Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge

95

Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistorical2D

Year 1991Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

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

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

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