Choose Braid
Choose Braid if you want an Indie 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 Experiment 73
Braid and Experiment 73 both land in Strategy, 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, Casual on Steam. Braid (2009) is 17 years older than Experiment 73 (2026). Experiment 73 is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Braid (2.32 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Experiment 73
Choose Experiment 73 if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Experiment 73 launched in 2026.
Both Braid and Experiment 73 sit in Strategy 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 |  Experiment 73 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.32 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | Max Calderon |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 17 years older than Experiment 73 (2026).
- Experiment 73 is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Braid (2.32 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Braid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Experiment 73 has no Deck rating yet.
Braid vs Experiment 73 — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Experiment 73 first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Experiment 73 (2026). 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 Experiment 73 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Braid run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Braid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Experiment 73 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.