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Braid - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Braid

Number NoneReleased April 10, 2009
StrategyCasualIndieSingleplayerGreat Soundtrack2D
GameValio recommendation70Worth It

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Fan favorite (6,955 reviews)
Why “Worth It”
70out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 70 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

4 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value76/100
  • $4.77: very accessible price
  • 68% off: solid discount
  • Near historical low ($4.19)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $4.77Lowest recorded $4.19Full price $14.99
Quality92/100
  • 93% positive (6,955 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 90/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
  • 6,955 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 93% · Very PositivePositive 6kNegative 485
Popularity31/100
  • Players up 40% in recent days
  • 7 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 7Peak in period 14

Game details

Developers
Number None
Publishers
Number None
Release date
April 10, 2009
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
12
Steam recs
6,912
Official website
braid-game.com
Supported languages
9 languagesSee the list

English · French · Italian · Portuguese - Portugal · German · Spanish - Spain · Japanese · Korean · Traditional Chinese

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +3See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing

Frequently asked questions

Is Braid worth buying?

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Where can I buy Braid cheapest?

The best current deal for Braid is on Gamivo for $4.77.

That's a 68% discount.

What type of game is Braid?

Braid is categorized as: Strategy, Casual, Indie.

What platforms is Braid available on?

Braid is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Braid released?

Braid was released on April 10, 2009.

How many people are playing Braid?

According to recent data, Braid has approximately 7 concurrent players 20 hours ago.

Is Braid on sale right now?

Braid is currently 68% off on Gamivo for $4.77.

Who made Braid?

Developed by: Number None

Published by: Number None

What are the best deals for Braid?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for Braid across different stores:

  • Gamivo: $4.77 (-68%)
  • Kinguin: $5.68 (-62%)
  • GamersGate: $9.95 (-34%)
  • Steam: $14.99
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