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

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
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in 2 days
−86% $0.85
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VS
Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Quality
93Popularity
42Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−85% $2.98
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Winner

Tomb Raider Game of the Year wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)
4 of 15 metrics
Tomb Raider Game of the Year
11 of 15 metrics
11

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
$2.98 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.46 Wins
$1.98 -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
-85% -
Sales Frequency
34 price changes -
74 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 -
86/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
55.2% positive -
96% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
746 -
171.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
412 -
164.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
334 Wins
6.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
1.3K Wins
Steam Recommendations
728 -
170.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
50 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2009 -
Mar 2013 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.

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

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

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)

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Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $0.85Buy Now
Steam
Steam +139% $2.03View
Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $2.98Buy Now
Steam
Steam +571% $19.99View
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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

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Quality

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

96% positive (171,351 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
171,351 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$2.98 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Strong +45% player growth
1,709 concurrent players — solid base
184 new reviews — still being discovered
171,351 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
Achievements
50

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Broken Sword 3 - the Sleeping Dragon (2003)

No PC requirements data available

Tomb Raider Game of the Year

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
  • Processor:Quad core CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955, Intel Core i5-750
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM: AMD Radeon HD 5870, nVidia GTX 480
  • DirectX®:11
  • Hard Drive:12 GB HD space
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

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: Jul 20, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC

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