Broken Edge vs Half Sword
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Broken Edge wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Broken Edge is $20.49 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Broken Edge | Half Sword |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 54 |
| Quality | 69 | 61 |
| Value | 73 | 50 |
| Popularity | 45 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.50 | $24.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.8% positive | 72.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 1.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Broken Edge | Half Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 17, 2022 | January 30, 2026 |
| Developers | TREBUCHET | Half Sword Games |
| Publishers | TREBUCHET | Game Seer Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10/11 (64Bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Broken Edge or Half Sword?
Broken Edge won the comparison against Half Sword based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Broken Edge worth buying over Half Sword?
Based on the metrics, Broken Edge won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Broken Edge currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC