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 Redactem
Braid and Redactem 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 7 years older than Redactem (2016). Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Redactem (53.4% 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 Redactem
Choose Redactem if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Redactem launched in 2016.
Both Braid and Redactem 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 |  Redactem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 53.4% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | Elliott Jones |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 7 years older than Redactem (2016).
- Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Redactem (53.4% positive).
- Redactem is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Braid (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Braid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Redactem has no Deck rating yet.
Braid vs Redactem — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Redactem first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Redactem (2016). 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 Redactem 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.
- Does Braid run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Braid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Redactem doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.