Braid, Anniversary EditionVSChronology
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Winner
Braid, Anniversary Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Braid, Anniversary Edition
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Chronology
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Braid, Anniversary Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-11400F / AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Chronology
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 or 8
- Processor: 2 GHz or faster
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated GPU (NVidia or ATI) with at least 1 GB of VRAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 900 MB available space
- Sound Card: OpenAL compatible
- Additional Notes: Controller Support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Braid, Anniversary Edition or Chronology?
Braid, Anniversary Edition won the comparison against Chronology based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Braid, Anniversary Edition worth buying over Chronology?
Based on the metrics, Braid, Anniversary Edition won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Braid, Anniversary Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:18 AM UTC