- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Casual · Indie · Strategy
- RELEASED
- 2009
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Number None
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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.
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BEST PRICE TODAY
$4.68
at Kinguin · Steam key · -69% off RRP
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| Store | Edition | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 SteamOFFICIALDIRECT STEAM LISTING | Standard | CHEAPEST $14.99 | Buy Braid at Steam |
Compare prices in keyshops
Third-party sellers reselling keys on a marketplace. Usually cheaper — read the key type and activation region before the price, then confirm the seller terms on the store page. Right now the cheapest keyshop listing saves $10.31 against the best official price.
| Shop / seller | Edition / key type | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 KinguinMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam key | CHEAPEST $4.68 | Buy Braid at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY | $23.39 | Buy Braid at Kinguin |
Gift delivery is not the same as redeeming a product key.
About Braid
Braid was developed by Number None. The release date was April 9, 2009. The genre is characterised as Casual and Indie and Strategy.
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, drawn in a painterly style, where you can manipulate the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. From a house in the city, journey to a series of worlds and solve puzzles to rescue an abducted princess. In each world, you have a different power to affect the way time behaves, and it is time's strangeness that creates the puzzles. The time behaviors include: the ability to rewind, objects that are immune to being rewound, time that is tied to space, parallel realities, time dilation, and perhaps more. Braid treats your time and attention as precious; there is no filler in this game. Every puzzle shows you something new and interesting about the game world. Key features: • Newly added Steam Cloud support Save your in-progress game to the cloud, then play where you left off from on any Steam connected computer. • Forgiving yet challenging gameplay: Braid is a 2-D platform game where you can never die and never lose. Despite this, Braid is challenging — but the challenge is about solving puzzles, rather than forcing you to replay tricky jumps. • Rich puzzle environment: Travel through a series of worlds searching for puzzle pieces, then solving puzzles by manipulating time: rewinding, creating parallel universes, setting up pockets of dilated time. The gameplay feels fresh and new; the puzzles are meant to inspire new ways of thinking. • Aesthetic design: A painterly art style and lush, organic soundtrack complement the unique gameplay. • Nonlinear story: A nonlinear fiction links the various worlds and provides real-world metaphors for your time manipulations; in turn, your time manipulations are projections of the real-world themes into playful "what-if" universes where consequences can be explored. • Nonlinear gameplay: The game doesn't force you to solve puzzles in order to proceed. If you can't figure something out, just play onward and return to that puzzle later.
Braid compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Supported
- macOS
- Native build
MINIMUM
• 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
Compare Braid editions
Real Steam prices for every edition — not a markup guess. Where Steam reports an active discount, the RRP is shown struck through.
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $14.99 |
| Soundtrack | $4.99 |
Where to buy Braid cheap
Braid launched at $14.99 in 2009. The cheapest currently listed total is $4.68 at Kinguin, which is -69% off the recommended price.
Official stores start at $14.99, so the keyshop route saves $10.31 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.
Feed update times differ by store. Confirm the current price, product type and activation region on the store page before completing the purchase. Our comparison methodology explains matching, ranking and checkout-fee limitations.
Braid — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Braid?
- $4.68 at Kinguin — -69% off the $14.99 RRP.
- Where can I download Braid after the purchase?
- Braid activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy Braid from a keyshop or an official store?
- A keyshop is currently $10.31 cheaper: $4.68 at Kinguin against $14.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
- Is Braid Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Braid yet.
- Can I play Braid on Mac?
- Yes, Braid has a native macOS build.
- Is Braid Linux compatible?
- Yes — Braid runs on Linux, either natively or reliably through Proton.
