Choose Braid
Choose Braid if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,460 Steam reviews back the pick.
Braid vs Time Master
Braid and Time Master both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Braid (2009) is 13 years older than Time Master (2022). Time Master scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Braid (91% 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 Time Master
Choose Time Master if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Time Master launched in 2022.
Both Braid and Time Master sit in Indie 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 |  Time Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 94.9% positive (59 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | MorpheusZ |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 13 years older than Time Master (2022).
- Time Master scores higher on Steam reviews (94.9% positive) than Braid (91% positive).
- Time Master is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Braid (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Braid is Deck Verified, Time Master is Deck Playable.
Braid vs Time Master — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Time Master first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Time Master (2022). 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 Time Master similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.