Another World vs Broken Sword
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Another World
Embark on a cinematic adventure game where you must survive a hostile alien planet. Utilize logic and skill to overcome deadly obstacles, alien monsters, and earthquakes. This 20th-anniversary edition offers remastered graphics, sound, and intuitive touch controls.
- Cinematic storytelling
- Switch between Original/HD graphics
- Intuitive touch controls
- Multiple difficulty modes
- Remastered sounds and FX
- Game Center achievements
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Note: The game is not full screen on iPhone 5 Also known as Out Of This World™ and released across more than a dozen platforms since its 1991 debut, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike for its cinematic effects in the graphics, sound and cut scenes. - AN IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE WITH UNIQUE STORYTELLING Another World™ bridges the gap between Cinema and Action Adventure games with a completely new style of fluid, cinematic, storytelling. Hurtled through space and time by a nuclear experiment gone wrong, you'll need to dodge, outwit, and overcome the host of alien monsters and deadly earthquakes that plague the alien landscape you now call home. Only a perfect blend of logic and skill will get you past the deadly obstacles that lie in wait. - 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR IPHONE & IPAD • Switch between Original/HD graphics by using 2 fingers at any time • New intuitive touch controls or classic D-pad • 3 difficulty modes, Normal (easier than original game), Difficult (Equal to original game) and Very Hard (more difficult than original game) • 100% remastered Sounds and FX • Game Center with 13 achievements • 5 languages support (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish) - CURIOUS? More info on: anotherworld.fr facebook.com/another.world.official facebook.com/dotemu twitter.com/dotemu youtube.com/dotemu
Broken Sword
Embark on a globe-spanning adventure as George Stobbart and Nico Collard, unraveling ancient mysteries and thwarting a dark conspiracy. Explore re-imagined locations, solve ingenious puzzles, and experience a remastered classic with full voice acting and stunning visuals.
- Story-driven puzzles
- Re-imagined locations
- Fully voice-acted
- Unlockable achievements
- Full HD remaster
- Works offline
- One-time purchase
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Leap into a thrilling adventure with Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged! The million-selling, multi-award-winning classic that defined a genre is back—beautifully enhanced and fully remastered for mobile. Step into the shoes of intrepid American George Stobbart, as he and fearless journalist Nico Collard are swept into a mysterious journey of intrigue and jeopardy. From the cafés of Paris to long-forgotten temples in Syria, from shadowy alleys in Spain to underground crypts in Ireland, guide George on a globe-spanning adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting a dark conspiracy to reveal the secret truths of the Knights Templar. FEATURES - Solve ingenious story-driven puzzles - Explore beautifully re-imagined locations across Europe and the Middle East - Fully voice-acted with unforgettable characters and dialogue - Unlock achievements that reward both progress and creativity as you play - Remastered in stunning Full HD with enhanced audio - Original soundtrack by acclaimed composer Barrington Pheloung - Works completely offline - One-time purchase - No ads, no in-app purchases - iCloud save support Whether it’s your first time or a return to an old favorite, this is the ultimate way to experience one of gaming’s greatest adventures. Based on the original game from 1996—never before on the App Store! Differences from the 2010 Director’s Cut: - Paris in the Fall – return of the classic intro - Play George Stobbart – exclusively from his perspective - Full HD – repainted backgrounds & sprites - Toggle feature – switch back to original 1996 graphics - Play your way – touch, controller, and mouse support - Consequences – careful out there, George!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Broken Sword at daily against Another World's every 9 months. Broken Sword also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). Another World's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $8.99) and ratings volume (338 vs 77). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Another World costs $3.99 and Broken Sword $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Broken Sword holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 338 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Another World's written reviews are positive against 78% of Broken Sword's.
Another World ships an update every 9 months, Broken Sword daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Another World | Broken Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (338 ratings) | 4.6 (77 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | 77.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 338 — better | 77 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #179 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 215 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DotEmu | Revolution |
Customer experience
Another World
Broken Sword
User reviews
Another World
From 338 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent port of a classic game
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 🎨 Ability to switch between HD and retro graphics
- 💡 Nostalgic for fans of the original
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Sound issues on some devices
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating at times
Broken Sword
From 77 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent graphics and voice acting
- 👍 Faithful adaptation of the classic game
- 👍 Compelling story and characters
- 👍 Smooth gameplay experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Character freezing/movement issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent autosave function
Bugs and requests
Another World
Reported bugs
2 issues- Pistol not working in certain areas
- Hole not appearing in the palace level
Requested features
3 requests- Support for external controllers
- More frequent save points
- Additional levels or a sequel
Broken Sword
Reported bugs
2 issues- Character freezing and inability to move
- Crashes after short gameplay sessions
Requested features
2 requests- Manual save option
- Cloud save functionality
In-app purchases
Another World
No in-app purchases
Broken Sword
No in-app purchases
Questions
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