Braid
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
- Released
- 2008
- Developer
- Jonathan Blow
- Platforms
- 2 systems
- Critics
- 90
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- Not stated
What is Braid?
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 6 August 2008 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Jonathan Blow |
| Publisher | Not recorded |
| Platforms | PlayStation Portable, Steam Deck |
| Genres | Action Adventure, Puzzle |
| Languages | 9 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q897376, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Braid received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
None declared
Hearing
None declared
Input
- Full controller support
Difficulty
None declared
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 300 most recent negative Steam reviews of Braid on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Games like Braid
24 games overlap with Braid on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are World of Goo, Papers, Please and Mark of the Ninja.
Common questions about Braid
What platforms is Braid on?
Braid is available on PlayStation Portable, Steam Deck. It first released in 2008.
How much does Braid cost?
$14.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Braid?
93% of 9,957 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for Braid?
90 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does Braid work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Braid as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
Who made Braid?
Braid was developed by Jonathan Blow.