Choose Braid
Choose Braid if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91% positive across 3,460 reviews.
Braid vs Blocks That Matter
Braid and Blocks That Matter both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Braid (2009) is 2 years older than Blocks That Matter (2011). Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Blocks That Matter (77.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Blocks That Matter
Choose Blocks That Matter if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blocks That Matter launched in 2011.
Both Braid and Blocks That Matter sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Braid |  Blocks That Matter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 77.9% positive (267 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | Swing Swing Submarine |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 2 years older than Blocks That Matter (2011).
- Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Blocks That Matter (77.9% positive).
- Blocks That Matter is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Braid (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Braid is Deck Verified, Blocks That Matter is Deck Playable.
Braid vs Blocks That Matter — FAQ
- Which is better, Braid or Blocks That Matter?
- On Steam reviews Braid scores higher (91% positive) than Blocks That Matter (77.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Braid is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Braid or Blocks That Matter first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Blocks That Matter (2011). 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 Blocks That Matter similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.