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Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)VSRed Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)

Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)

Quality
73Popularity
25Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−82% $1.06
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Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Quality
63Popularity
21Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−61% $1.97
Buy Now

Winner

Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010) wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)
11 of 14 metrics
Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.06 Wins
$1.97 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.91 Wins
$0.99 -
Best Current Discount
-82% Wins
-61% -
Sales Frequency
75 price changes -
99 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
91.5% positive Wins
79.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
399 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
318 -
Negative Steam Reviews
107 -
81 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
1.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
27 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2009 -
Nov 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBroken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleRed Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)
Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)

Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −82% $1.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +92% $2.03View
Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −61% $1.97Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +14% $2.25View
GamersGate
GamersGate +153% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +153% $4.99View

Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

91% positive (1,252 reviews) — very positive reception
1,252 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.06 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +29% player growth
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (399 reviews) — mostly positive
399 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.97 — very accessible price
61% off — solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop
Game DetailsBroken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded
Release Date
December 2, 2009
November 7, 2017
Developers
Revolution Software Ltd
Buka Development, Saturn Plus
Publishers
Revolution Software Ltd
ESDigital Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
27
Which is better: Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010) or Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded?

Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010) won the comparison against Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded 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 Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010) worth buying over Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded?

Based on the metrics, Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010) 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 Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 6, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC

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