Quakeline vs Broken Sword
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quakeline
Embark on an emotional journey through a hand-drawn, post-earthquake Istanbul to find a loved one. Solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and make moral choices to survive and maintain your honor in a devastated city.
- Hand-drawn Istanbul exploration
- Post-earthquake survival narrative
- Moral choice system
- Puzzle solving
- Energy management
- Character interaction
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After a devastating earthquake strikes Istanbul, can you find the woman you love? In a fully hand-drawn Istanbul, embark on a journey that tests your instincts and hopes. After the earthquake, you must cross the city — from Bakırköy to Üsküdar — to find the woman you love. Explore a hand-drawn, post-quake Istanbul — from shattered historic neighborhoods to the edge of the Bosphorus. Every corner hides new stories and challenges. In the heart of chaos, survival is not enough. You must do it without losing your honor. On your journey to save your girlfriend, you’ll face not only physical obstacles but also emotional and psychological trials. The people you meet among the ruins—and their stories—will push you to make difficult moral choices. To move forward, you’ll need to solve puzzles, crack safe codes, pick locks, explore devastated locations, and manage your energy wisely. Quakeline is more than just a game; it is a project that aims to raise awareness about the possible impact of a real earthquake in Istanbul. Through its fictional yet grounded narrative, the game invites players to reflect on survival, resilience, and the human spirit. Witness the struggle to survive—and the power of hope. In this unforgettable journey, you’ll not only navigate through debris but also discover the deepest and purest parts of what it means to be human.
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 price: Quakeline at $1.99 against Broken Sword's $8.99. Broken Sword's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Quakeline costs $1.99 and Broken Sword $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Quakeline against 4.6 for Broken Sword. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 77 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Quakeline's written reviews are positive against 78% of Broken Sword's.
Quakeline ships an update every 9 days, Broken Sword daily. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Quakeline | Broken Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (162 ratings) — better | 4.6 (77 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews — better | 77.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 162 — better | 77 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Fatih Beceren | Revolution |
Customer experience
Quakeline
Broken Sword
User reviews
Quakeline
From 162 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐️ Immersive and engaging story
- 🎨 Fantastic visuals
- 👍 Thoughtful game design
- 🎮 Great gameplay
- 💡 Interesting and impactful choices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Broken mechanics (lockpicking, conversation loops)
- 🐛 Bugs causing unplayable sections
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
Quakeline
Reported bugs
3 issues- Lockpicking mechanics are broken
- Conversation loops leading to unbreakable situations
- Saved game issues with certain mechanics
Requested features
2 requests- Fix broken mechanics
- Improve stability and reduce bugs
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
Quakeline
No in-app purchases
Broken Sword
No in-app purchases
Questions
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