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Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)VSTomb Raider Game of the Year

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

Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

Quality
62Popularity
23Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-85% $0.87
Buy Now
VS
Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Quality
93Popularity
42Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-87% $2.50
Buy Now

Winner

Tomb Raider Game of the Year wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.

5
Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)
5 of 13 metrics
Tomb Raider Game of the Year
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.87 Wins
$2.50 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.46 Wins
$1.98 -
Best Current Discount
-85% -
-87% Wins
Sales Frequency
27 price changes -
66 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 -
86/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
55.1% positive -
96% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
741 -
169.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
408 -
162.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
333 Wins
6.8K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
994 Wins
Steam Recommendations
728 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2009 -
Mar 2013 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBroken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

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

MaybeTomb Raider Game of the Year

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 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)
Tomb Raider Game of the Year

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 -85% $0.87Buy Now
Steam
Steam +133% $2.03View
Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $2.50Buy Now
Steam
Steam +20% $2.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +700% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

55% positive (741 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
741 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.87 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (169,476 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
169,476 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$2.50 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.98 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +46% player growth
1,087 concurrent players — solid base
178 new reviews — still being discovered
169,476 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBroken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)Tomb Raider Game of the Year
Release Date
December 2, 2009
March 4, 2013
Developers
Revolution Software Ltd
Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Mac), Nixxes
Publishers
Revolution Software Ltd
Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac)
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) or Tomb Raider Game of the Year?

Tomb Raider Game of the Year won the comparison against Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003) 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 Tomb Raider Game of the Year?

Based on the metrics, Tomb Raider Game of the Year 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: Jun 3, 2026, 11:23 PM UTC

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