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 Timeshift
Braid and Timeshift 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 15 years older than Timeshift (2024). Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Timeshift (90% 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 Timeshift
Choose Timeshift if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Timeshift launched in 2024.
Both Braid and Timeshift sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (91% vs 90% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Braid |  Timeshift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | Typha |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 15 years older than Timeshift (2024).
- Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Timeshift (90% positive).
- Timeshift is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Braid (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Braid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Timeshift has no Deck rating yet.
Braid vs Timeshift — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Timeshift first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Timeshift (2024). 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 Timeshift 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. Timeshift doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.