Should I play Braid or ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) first?

If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.

Are Braid and ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) similar?

They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.

Does Braid run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Braid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Braid vs ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5)

Braid and ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Braid (2009) is 10 years older than ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) (2019). Braid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Braid vs ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) — Steam metadata comparison
	Braid	ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5)
Released	2009	2019
Genres	Strategy, Indie, Casual	Indie, Casual
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	14.99 USD	Price unknown
Steam reviews	91% positive (3,460 reviews)	2 reviews
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	Number None	Xitilon, TheDreik, Gerzera, Xeneder

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Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
Braid (2009) is 10 years older than ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) (2019).
Braid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) has no Deck rating yet.

Braid vs ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) — FAQ

Should I play Braid or ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) first?: If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Braid and ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) similar?: They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Braid run on Steam Deck?: Yes — Braid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

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Braid vs ШПМЛ5 (ShPML5) — FAQ