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 Number World Adventure
Braid and Number World Adventure 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 8 years older than Number World Adventure (2017). Number World Adventure is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Braid (4.99 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Number World Adventure
Choose Number World Adventure if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Number World Adventure launched in 2017.
Both Braid and Number World Adventure 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 |  Number World Adventure | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | 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) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | Notus Games Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 8 years older than Number World Adventure (2017).
- Number World Adventure is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Braid (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Braid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Number World Adventure has no Deck rating yet.
Braid vs Number World Adventure — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Number World Adventure first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Number World Adventure (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 Number World Adventure 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.
- Does Braid run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Braid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Number World Adventure doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.