Games like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars on Xbox
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars (1996) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse at € 22,99.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse
€ 22,99The most recent full Broken Sword, hand-drawn and back to the George and Nico partnership.
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Reforged
€ 24,99A remaster with restored art and modern polish.
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Reforged runs on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Syberia: The World Before
€ 39,99A European adventure of travel, history and puzzle-solving in the same tradition of grown-up storytelling.
Syberia: The World Before runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 5 games like Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars