Game series
Every Broken Sword game, in release order
The 12 Broken Sword games in the Tier catalog, from 1996 to 2026, in release order.
817 critic and player ratings across the series.
Where to start
Start with Circle of Blood (1996), the first game in the series.
Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 83/100.
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01
Circle of Blood
75
/100
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02
Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror
83
/100
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03
Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars
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04
Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon
60
/100
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05
Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars
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06
Broken Sword 4 - The Angel of Death
60
/100
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07
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut
83
/100
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08
Broken Sword 2 - The Smoking Mirror (Remastered)
82
/100
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09
Broken Sword: The Angel of Death
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10
Broken Sword 5 - The Serpent's Curse
71
/100
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11
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged
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12
Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror - Reforged
FAQ
How many Broken Sword games are there?
The Tier catalog lists 12 Broken Sword games, released between 1996 and 2026. Updated September 2026.
In what order should I play Broken Sword?
This page lists every Broken Sword game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Circle of Blood (1996). The highest-rated entry is Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror, a common starting point for newcomers.