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Braid vs Drunk Puppet

Braid and Drunk Puppet 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 Drunk Puppet (2018). Drunk Puppet is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Braid (3.99 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 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.

Choose Drunk Puppet

Choose Drunk Puppet if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Drunk Puppet launched in 2018.

Both Braid and Drunk Puppet 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 vs Drunk Puppet — Steam metadata comparison
Braid — Steam game coverBraidDrunk Puppet — Steam game coverDrunk Puppet
Released20092018
GenresStrategy, Indie, CasualCasual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews91% positive (3,460 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNumber NoneD1ONE

Side by side

Braid vs Drunk Puppet — FAQ

Should I play Braid or Drunk Puppet first?
If you want chronology, Braid (2009) came out before Drunk Puppet (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 Drunk Puppet 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. Drunk Puppet doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.