Choose Braid
Choose Braid if you want a Strategy 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 Cross Set Infinity
Braid and Cross Set Infinity 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 Cross Set Infinity (2017). Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Cross Set Infinity (73.3% 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 Cross Set Infinity
Choose Cross Set Infinity if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cross Set Infinity launched in 2017.
Both Braid and Cross Set Infinity sit in 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 |  Cross Set Infinity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 73.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | Cuveet Story |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 8 years older than Cross Set Infinity (2017).
- Braid scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Cross Set Infinity (73.3% positive).
- Cross Set Infinity is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Braid (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Braid is Deck Verified, Cross Set Infinity is Deck Playable.
Braid vs Cross Set Infinity — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Cross Set Infinity first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Cross Set Infinity (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 Cross Set Infinity 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.