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Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)VSBroken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

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

Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

Quality
62Popularity
23Value
64
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−86% $0.85
Buy Now
VS
Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
40Popularity
22Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−78% $1.30
Buy Now

Winner

Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)
11 of 14 metrics
Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)
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)
$0.85 Wins
$1.30 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.46 Wins
$0.94 -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
-78% -
Sales Frequency
34 price changes -
43 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
55.2% positive Wins
44.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
746 Wins
448 -
Positive Steam Reviews
412 Wins
198 -
Negative Steam Reviews
334 -
250 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
728 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2009 -
Nov 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBroken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

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

Skip ThisBroken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

Skip it for now. Between the current price and reception, there's little upside to buying today.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)
Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

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 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $0.85Buy Now
Steam
Steam +139% $2.03View
Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −78% $1.30Buy Now
Steam
Steam +361% $5.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

55% positive (746 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
746 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.85 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +150%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

44% positive (448 reviews) — mostly negative
448 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$1.30 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.89 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

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

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBroken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)
Release Date
December 2, 2009
November 4, 2014
Developers
Revolution Software Ltd
Sumo Digital Ltd
Publishers
Revolution Software Ltd
Revolution Software Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) or Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)?

Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) won the comparison against Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006) 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 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) worth buying over Broken Sword 4 - the Angel of Death (2006)?

Based on the metrics, Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) 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 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC

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