Braid, Anniversary Edition similar games & best alternatives

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Braid, Anniversary Edition

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2024

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Innovative and timeless puzzle design
  • Beautiful remastered visuals and music
  • Extensive and insightful developer commentary
  • Unique time manipulation mechanics
  • Emotional and philosophical narrative

Things to keep in mind

  • Some puzzles require precise timing and can be frustrating
  • Commentary interface can be cumbersome
  • Short game length with limited replay value
  • New puzzles are fewer and less impactful
  • No social or multiplayer features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Paper Trail

  • Toki Tori 2+

  • Ether One

  • TSIOQUE

  • Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest Collector's Edition

  • 1 Moment Of Time: Silentville

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Braid, Anniversary Edition but with a stronger survival pressure

  • Life Goes On: Done to Death

  • La-Mulana

  • MO:Astray

  • Teslagrad Remastered

  • Teslagrad

  • Mushroom 11

More expressive

Games that feels like Braid, Anniversary Edition but with more self-expression and customization

  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

  • Typoman

  • Braid

  • Vessel

  • Creaks

  • SteamWorld Dig 2

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Braid, Anniversary Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression.

Last update: 21/08/2026