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We filtered the 49 games similar to Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game down to the 17 that fit the “Historical” category. Pentiment, Discworld and Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 2006Dev Sumo Sheffield

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game is Pentiment — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Discworld and Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror follow close behind.

#1Pentiment75 #2Discworld73 #3Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror81 #4Circle of Blood81 #5Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut79

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The best games with a historical setting like Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game. 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.

#1PentimentClosest on genre

75

Pentiment

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeHistoricalMedieval2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.3KIGDB85· 6OC86· 129

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

✓ If you enjoyed Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game: tone.

Released 16 years after Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game.

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73

Discworld

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalMedieval2DMagic

IGDB70· 1

Year 1995Dev Perfect Entertainment · PsygnosisOn Mac

✓ Shared with Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting84Visuals69

#3Broken Sword: The Smoking MirrorClosest overall match

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Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkHistorical2DThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 30

Year 1997Dev Revolution Software · Crave EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Shared with Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping setting medieval

It predates Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting57

#4Circle of Blood

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Circle of Blood

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkHistorical2DThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 98IGDB75· 2

Year 1996Dev Revolution Software · THQOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting medieval

It predates Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting57

#5Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

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

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkHistorical2DThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 2.8KIGDB83· 3

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

✓ Like Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, fantasy world and setting cartoon, while skipping setting medieval

Where it drifts furthest from Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game: setting.

Released 3 years after Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone85Setting44

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

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Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkHistoricalThird Person

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping setting medieval

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.

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#7Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

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Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkHistorical2D

Steam👍 94%· 1.5KRAWG👍 85%· 113

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

✓ Like Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping setting medieval

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 Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game: visuals.

It predates Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeHistorical2DThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 375

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

✓ Like Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

It predates Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals90Tone69Setting57

#9Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

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Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeHistorical2DThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB71· 14OC74· 53

Year 2013Dev Revolution SoftwareOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

Released 7 years after Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone65Setting59

#10The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

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The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 95%· 6.1KRAWG👍 83%· 332MC86IGDB80· 2

Year 2009Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.

Released 3 years after Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game.

Genre100Game mode100Setting71Visuals70Tone69

#11The Curse of Monkey Island

71

The Curse of Monkey Island

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeHistorical2DFantasy

Steam👍 97%· 3.0K

Year 1997Dev LucasArts · ActivisionOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

It predates Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals70Tone69Setting57

#12Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

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Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeHistorical2DFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 3.0KIGDB86

Year 2010Dev LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Released 4 years after Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals70Tone69Setting57

69

Stacking

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalThird PersonExploration

Steam👍 89%· 1.8KIGDB84· 6

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

✓ Like Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game, 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

Released 5 years after Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game.

Genre100Game mode100Setting71Visuals66

#14Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge

69

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.

It predates Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting71Visuals69

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Ōkami

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHistoricalThird PersonFantasyExploration

IGDB90· 5

Year 2006Dev Clover Studio · CapcomOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Secrets of the Ark: A Broken Sword Game, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals65Setting57

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