Braid vs Cheese Maze
Braid and Cheese Maze 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 Cheese Maze (2018). Cheese Maze is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Braid (5.99 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 |  Cheese Maze | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | SilentFuture |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 9 years older than Cheese Maze (2018).
- Cheese Maze is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Braid (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Braid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cheese Maze has no Deck rating yet.
Braid vs Cheese Maze — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Cheese Maze first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Cheese Maze (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 Cheese Maze 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. Cheese Maze doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.