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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.

Braid is a puzzle-platformer, puzzle and 2d platformer game developed and published by Number None.
Released on April 10th 2009 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 9 languages: English, French, Italian, Portuguese - Portugal, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 9,761 reviews of which 9,121 were positive and 640 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 3.18€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Braid into these genres:

Puzzle-Platformer Puzzle 2D Platformer Platformer Indie Time Manipulation 2D Singleplayer Great Soundtrack Difficult Time Travel Casual Atmospheric Classic Story Rich Side Scroller Strategy Beautiful Adventure Short

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7
Processor: 1.4GHz or faster
Memory: 768 MB or more
Hard Disk Space: 200 MB or more
Video Card: Pixel Shader 2.0
DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c
Controller Support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

MacOS

OS: OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later.
Processor: Intel Mac 1.0 GHz or better
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: ATI Radeon(TM) 9500 or better, NVIDIA GeForce(TM) FX 5900 or better, Intel GMA 950 or better
Hard Drive: 185 MB free space
Other Requirements:

User reviews & Ratings

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Feb. 2026

I like when the Time is involved in puzzles. This is a milestone for indie games and has very cool time-based mechanics. The tech for handling the rewind is insane. Special and fun puzzle game.

Jan. 2026

I'm sure this game blew peoples minds back in the day, in modern day though this game is just alright. Puzzles are solid, art and music is really good. I didn't much care for the metacommentary or super duper secrets, I think The Witness was a lot more successful in that department (although not without its own faults).

Dec. 2025

Maybe the most transformative game I've played. Braid introduced me to video games that can be so deeply affecting, not just from the story, but from the mechanics themselves. Braid is what brought me into video games as a lover of deep, compelling storytelling.

Sept. 2025

Unique in it's own genre, fun of course but sometimes a bit... slow or frustrating? I don't know, I mean it's a puzzle game, after all! 7.5/10

July 2025

Besides the odd few puzzle with little to none proper explanation this may be the first puzzle game I properly played, no big cheating, maybe a good sign for myself personally but it's also a good sign for this game. Johnathon Blow is clearly a controversial figure, but to let that ruin a game for you is dumb, to find an art piece lesser because you think its author is too high and mighty about it is also dumb as your experience and theirs will never be the same. It's a strange experience but the puzzles themselves leave me feeling near entirely greatly accomplished and there's a subtle profundity or sense the game has been designed to spin itself on its head for certain puzzles, a meta aspect to them. The plot is curious, the writing is genuinely exceptional in terms of language and an entire book written as such would be in my interest indeed. The strange balance between game and story being not entirely told to you and leaving itself to be unfinished in order for you to finish it yourself, that being perhaps a theme of the game, is the strongest aspect. The graphical spin, a kind of other worldly Mario game, with this depth and hand painted style is another highlight and the soundtrack is equally built to perfection. Besides a general shortness and puzzles being lacking or annoying I still think this games willingness to breed curiosity in not just the puzzles make it a staple of the puzzle genre. 8/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Braid is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.

Braid is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.

Braid received 9,121 positive votes out of a total of 9,761 achieving an impressive rating of 9.07.

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Braid was developed and published by Number None.

Braid is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Braid is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Braid is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Braid is a single-player game.

Braid does not currently offer any DLC.

Braid does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Braid supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Braid is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Braid.

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