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Braid is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ico, Celeste and Will You Snail? lead the list, with Ico reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Braid special.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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NarrativeHardcoreSolo

Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.

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The closest game to Braid is Ico — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Celeste and Will You Snail? follow close behind.

#1Ico94 #2Celeste95 #3Will You Snail?95 #4Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker96 #5GRIS93

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Games like Braid

42 similar games found

94

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Ico

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB97· 2

Year 2001Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

95

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Celeste

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74

Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and exploration and discovery

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Will You Snail?

95

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Will You Snail?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreNarrative2DMelee

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

Steam PS Nintendo

#4Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

96

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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB82· 14OC82· 145

Year 2014Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

93

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GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DRelaxingCasual

Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125

Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping punishing difficulty

#6Chants of Sennaar

93

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Chants of Sennaar

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyStealthMelee

Steam👍 98%· 30KRAWG👍 86%· 111IGDB80· 2OC82· 46

Year 2023Dev Rundisc · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, melee combat and setting mythology, while skipping punishing difficulty

#7Jet Set Radio

94

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Jet Set Radio

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 8.3KIGDB75· 2

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

92

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Neva

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasy2DRelaxing

Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111

Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing and setting anime, while skipping punishing difficulty

92

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LocoRoco

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB91· 2

Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

94

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Shadow Bug

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 111IGDB60· 1OC78· 15

Year 2016Dev Muro Studios · Muro Studios OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping punishing difficulty

92

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Donkey Kong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB90· 2

Year 1994Dev Pax Softonica · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#12Concrete Genie

94

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Concrete Genie

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyMagicSandbox World

IGDB82· 7OC77· 98

Year 2019Dev Pixelopus · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and combat magic, while skipping punishing difficulty

92

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Psychonauts

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeMeleeDarkExploration

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8

Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

#14Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

92

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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyMeleeMythology

Steam👍 86%· 5.1KRAWG👍 90%· 937MC89IGDB84· 7

Year 2003Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and melee combat, while skipping punishing difficulty

94

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The Bridge

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeHardcoreFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Braid?: The closest game to Braid is Ico, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Braid?: The three closest games to Braid are: 1. Ico (94/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Celeste (95/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Will You Snail? (95/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Braid's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Celeste similar to Braid?: Yes, very much so — Celeste scores 95/100 similarity to Braid. They share 8 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Braid?: The best Platformer games similar to Braid are Ico, Celeste, Will You Snail? and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Braid attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Braid calculated?: We compare Braid against every game in our catalog using 8 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Braid experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.