Braid vs Around the Words
Braid and Around the Words both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Braid (2009) is 8 years older than Around the Words (2017). Around the Words is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Braid (3.99 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Braid |  Around the Words | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | 3DDUO |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 8 years older than Around the Words (2017).
- Around the Words is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Braid (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Braid is Deck Verified, Around the Words is Deck Unsupported.
Braid vs Around the Words — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Around the Words first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Around the Words (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 Around the Words similar?
- They overlap on 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.