Choose Braid
Choose Braid if you want a Strategy and 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 Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery
Braid and Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Braid (2009) is 1 year older than Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery (2010). Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery
Choose Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery launched in 2010.
Both Braid and Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery sit in 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 |  Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 100% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | Big Fish Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 1 year older than Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery (2010).
- Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Braid (91% positive).
- Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Braid (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Braid is Deck Verified, Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery is Deck Playable.
Braid vs Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery (2010). 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 Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery similar?
- They overlap on 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.