Choose Braid
Choose Braid if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. 3,460 Steam reviews back the pick.
Braid vs Loophole
Braid and Loophole 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 16 years older than Loophole (2025). Loophole scores higher on Steam reviews (99.1% 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 Loophole
Choose Loophole if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 99.1% positive across 114 reviews.
Both Braid and Loophole 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 |  Loophole | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 99.1% positive (114 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | Levi Pinkert |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 16 years older than Loophole (2025).
- Loophole scores higher on Steam reviews (99.1% positive) than Braid (91% positive).
- Loophole is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Braid (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Braid vs Loophole — FAQ
- Which is better, Braid or Loophole?
- On Steam reviews Loophole scores higher (99.1% positive) than Braid (91% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Loophole 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 Loophole first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Loophole (2025). 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 Loophole 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.
- Do Braid and Loophole both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.