Choose Braid
Choose Braid if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,460 Steam reviews back the pick.
Braid vs Time in Time
Braid and Time in Time 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 8 years older than Time in Time (2017). Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Time in Time (74.2% 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 in Time
Choose Time in Time if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Time in Time launched in 2017.
Both Braid and Time in Time 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 |  Time in Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 74.2% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | ErayTek |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 8 years older than Time in Time (2017).
- Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Time in Time (74.2% positive).
- Time in Time is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Braid (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Braid is Deck Verified, Time in Time is Deck Playable.
Braid vs Time in Time — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Time in Time first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Time in Time (2017). 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 in Time 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.