Braid vs Bomb Riders
Braid and Bomb Riders 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 9 years older than Bomb Riders (2018). Braid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bomb Riders has no Deck rating yet. 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 |  Bomb Riders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (3,460 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Number None | Renderise |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Braid (2009) is 9 years older than Bomb Riders (2018).
- Braid is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bomb Riders has no Deck rating yet.
Braid vs Bomb Riders — FAQ
- Should I play Braid or Bomb Riders first?
- If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Bomb Riders (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 Bomb Riders 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. Bomb Riders doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.