Rank 01Games like Braid
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Braid also play
The closest matches to Braid: INSIDE, Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time, LIMBO, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom, and Nihilumbra. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Time Travel and Time Manipulation, like Braid.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2008
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The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom
Why this: Also Time Manipulation and Puzzle-Platformer, like Braid.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Braid
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- Released: 2009
- Developer: Number None
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 3,460 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Casual
- Metacritic 90
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Beautiful art and music
- Intricate time manipulation mechanics
- Thought provoking narrative
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Non linear storytelling
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Braid
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
The Witness
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Braid.
Infinifactory
Why this: Same challenging mood as Braid.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Braid at current Steam store prices.
BOOR
Why this: Shares puzzle platforming with Braid.
Redactem
Why this: Also Time Manipulation and Puzzle-Platformer, like Braid.
What Lies in the Multiverse
Why this: Also Time Travel and Time Manipulation, like Braid.
VVVVVV
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Braid.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
About Braid
The closest matches to Braid: INSIDE, Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time, LIMBO, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom, and Nihilumbra. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Braid is your kind of game, the closest matches are INSIDE, Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time and LIMBO — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and challenging, and single out its non linear storytelling and puzzle platforming. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Braid is a puzzle-platforming strategy indie game originally released in 2009 by Number None, available on Steam for 14.99 USD. The core gameplay centers on puzzle-platforming with time-reversal mechanics, combined with non-linear storytelling. Reviewers highlight the intricate time-manipulation mechanics and note the atmospheric quality of the experience. Players also describe it as challenging, with a thought-provoking narrative that unfolds across the game's short runtime. The game features a great soundtrack according to players, and received a 91% positive rating from 3460 Steam reviews. It is verified to run on Steam Deck.
About Braid: This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Is Braid worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 3,460 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Beautiful art and music
- Intricate time manipulation mechanics
- Thought provoking narrative
People who play it also play: INSIDE, Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time, LIMBO
Frequently asked about Braid
Can I run it?
Is Braid verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Braid is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Braid cost?
Braid is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Braid?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Braid are INSIDE, Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time, LIMBO.
Who developed Braid?
Braid was developed by Number None.