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 RATUZ
Braid and RATUZ 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 RATUZ (2022). Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than RATUZ (81.3% 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 RATUZ
Choose RATUZ if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. RATUZ launched in 2022.
Both Braid and RATUZ 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 |  RATUZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 81.3% positive (64 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | Bad Coffee Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 13 years older than RATUZ (2022).
- Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than RATUZ (81.3% positive).
- RATUZ is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Braid (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Braid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; RATUZ has no Deck rating yet.
Braid vs RATUZ — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or RATUZ first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before RATUZ (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 RATUZ 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.
- Does Braid run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Braid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. RATUZ doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.