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We filtered the 43 games similar to Braid down to the 22 that fit the “Narrative” category. Celeste, Will You Snail? and The Bridge top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Braid.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Braid is Celeste — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Will You Snail? and The Bridge follow close behind.

#1Celeste95 #2Will You Snail?95 #3The Bridge94 #4Snake Pass92 #5Freedom Planet92

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The best narrative games like Braid

22 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Braid. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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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

#2Will You Snail?

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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

94

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

92

Snake Pass

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreNarrativeMeleeCasual

Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90

Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fantasy world

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Freedom Planet

92

Freedom Planet

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting scifi

94

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

#7Concrete Genie

94

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

94

Bound

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB72· 11OC72· 43

Year 2016Dev Plastic · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

#9Jet Set Radio

94

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

94

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

93

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

#12Chants of Sennaar

93

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

92

Wandersong

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasy2DCozy

Steam👍 95%· 3.9KRAWG👍 66%· 95IGDB89· 5OC84· 43

Year 2018Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

92

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

92

Contrast

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyDarkThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB57· 6OC60· 47

Year 2013Dev Compulsion Games · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

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