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

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

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

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

Quality
73Popularity
25Value
67
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈25d
-66% $2.03
Buy Now
VS
Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Quality
64Popularity
42Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-56% $2.19
Buy Now

Winner

Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010) wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

11
Broken Sword 2 - the Smoking Mirror: Remastered (2010)
11 of 13 metrics
Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded
2 of 13 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.03 Wins
$2.19 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.91 Wins
$0.99 -
Best Current Discount
-66% Wins
-56% -
Sales Frequency
52 price changes Wins
51 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
91.3% positive Wins
80.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
389 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
312 -
Negative Steam Reviews
106 -
77 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 Wins
0 -
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)

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeRed Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

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)

1 Store
Steam
Steam -66% $2.03Buy Now
Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -56% $2.19Buy Now
Steam
Steam +128% $4.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +128% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

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

Quality

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

91% positive (1,223 reviews) — very positive reception
1,223 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.03 — very accessible price
66% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-73% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Red Comrades 3: Return of Alaska. Reloaded

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

80% positive (389 reviews) — mostly positive
389 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.19 — very accessible price
56% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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: Jun 3, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC

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