Braid vs Varius
Braid and Varius 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 9 years older than Varius (2018). Varius scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Braid |  Varius | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | Fish Tank Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 9 years older than Varius (2018).
- Varius scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Braid (91% positive).
- Varius is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Braid (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Braid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Varius has no Deck rating yet.
Braid vs Varius — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Varius first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Varius (2018). 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 Varius 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.
- Does Braid run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Braid is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Varius doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.