Mystery1996· Revolution Software

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars

American tourist George Stobbart witnesses a bombing in a Paris café and stumbles into a conspiracy involving the Knights Templar. A globe-trotting adventure with cinematic flair, full voice acting, and a charming unlikely-hero protagonist.

How to play today

Buy on GOG

DRM-free — yours forever, runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux

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Buy on Steam

Includes achievements and cloud saves

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Play via ScummVM

Free, open-source engine — you'll need to supply the original game files

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Original platforms

WindowsMac

Availability

GOG Steam ScummVM

Setup notes

GOG and Steam now both sell 'Reforged', a 2025 remaster with hand-recolored 4K art (not AI-upscaled), which includes the classic 1996 presentation as a toggleable mode. The earlier Director's Cut edition has been delisted from both stores.