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Also Puzzle-Platformer and Logic, like Braid, Anniversary Edition.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
Games like Braid, Anniversary Edition
- 27 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked Braid, Anniversary Edition also play
The closest matches to Braid, Anniversary Edition: The Bridge, Leap Year, Saviorless, In Between, and The Pedestrian. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Narration and Puzzle-Platformer, like Braid, Anniversary Edition.
- $12.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Evergate
Why this: Also Time Manipulation and Puzzle-Platformer, like Braid, Anniversary Edition.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Braid, Anniversary Edition
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Thekla, Inc.
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 791 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Deep philosophical narrative
- Puzzles demand creative use of time manipulation mechanics
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Developer commentary integration
- Hidden secrets exploration
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Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
The Witness
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Braid, Anniversary Edition.
The Talos Principle 2
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Logic, like Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Braid, Anniversary Edition at current Steam store prices.
Hue
Why this: Also Narration and Puzzle-Platformer, like Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Blocks That Matter
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Logic, like Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time
Why this: Also Time Manipulation and Puzzle-Platformer, like Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Ynglet
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Bridge
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Logic, like Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Saviorless
Why this: Also Narration and Puzzle-Platformer, like Braid, Anniversary Edition.
About Braid, Anniversary Edition
The closest matches to Braid, Anniversary Edition: The Bridge, Leap Year, Saviorless, In Between, and The Pedestrian. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Braid, Anniversary Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Bridge, Leap Year and Saviorless — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and contemplative, and single out its developer commentary integration and hidden secrets exploration. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Braid, Anniversary Edition: Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.
Is Braid, Anniversary Edition worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 791 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 5 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep philosophical narrative
- Puzzles demand creative use of time manipulation mechanics
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I just didn't have fun with this game. The time rewinding mechanic is interesting, but it feels so clunky and useless that none of the puzzles were very enjoyable. And outside of the puzzles, there is nothing of substance to this game. It…”
“Things I liked: - The time rewind mechanic is slick and nicely cuts out the frustration of the "death wait time". - Nice art. - I appreciated that puzzles could just be skipped if you didn't get it (although they gate full completion)…”
People who play it also play: The Bridge, Leap Year, Saviorless
Mobile version
Braid, Anniversary Edition is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-06, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-06, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about Braid, Anniversary Edition
Can I run it?
Is Braid, Anniversary Edition verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Braid, Anniversary Edition is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Braid, Anniversary Edition cost?
Braid, Anniversary Edition is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Braid, Anniversary Edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Braid, Anniversary Edition are The Bridge, Leap Year, Saviorless.
Who developed Braid, Anniversary Edition?
Braid, Anniversary Edition was developed by Thekla, Inc..