Braid, Anniversary Edition
Released May 2024
Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.
92% positive · 1,822 reviews
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All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
Braid, Anniversary Edition launched on May 14, 2024 as a remaster of the 2008 indie classic, featuring fully repainted high-resolution artwork, new sound effects, new music tracks, and over 15 hours of developer commentary accessible through a new in-game world with new and redesigned puzzles. The macOS version followed on October 17, 2024, bringing the full feature set to that platform. The store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained package — there is no mention of planned DLC, seasonal content, or future updates. The news history shows eight bug-fix patches since launch, consistent with routine post-launch maintenance rather than ongoing content development. The most recent developer post, from June 17, 2026, is actually an announcement about the studio's next game, Order of the Sinking Star, and thanks players for their support of Braid. This signals that the studio's focus has moved on. Braid, Anniversary Edition appears to be a finished product with no further content planned.
Evidence
macOS launch announced, described as 'the definitive way to play the indie classic,' including all content features: 40 new puzzle rooms, repainted visuals, and new music.
Store description presents the game as a complete remaster with repainted graphics, new sound, new music, and over 15 hours of developer commentary — no mention of future DLC or additional content updates.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Thekla, Inc.
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Control the flow of time to solve subtle platform puzzles in this update of the indie classic "Braid," featuring refreshed artwork and seriously in-depth creator commentary. Travel from a city house through a series of interconnected worlds where time behaves strangely, searching for an elusive Princess. Along the way you'll explore memories and regrets that still haunt you. This Anniversary Edition remaster of the award-winning platformer contains fully repainted high-resolution graphics, new sound effects and extensive audio commentary.
MANIPULATE TIME TO MOVE FORWARD
Rewind, pause and use the strange properties of time in each world to run and jump through beautifully painted environments. Avoid hazards, unlock doors and collect jigsaw puzzle pieces to assemble. If you get hung up on a particular puzzle, feel free to move on and return later.A FRESH COAT OF PAINT
This is the game you remember, with all the original challenges and the same haunting, evocative score — but repainted pixel by pixel so that each carefully rendered world comes to life in high resolution. New visual details, animated brushstroke effects and revamped sounds add to the immersive experience.GO (DEEP) BEHIND THE SCENES
Explore the most extensive developer commentary ever put into a game, with over 15 hours of recorded insight and conversation from developer Jonathan Blow, artist David Hellman and more members of the "Braid" creative team. Navigate it by visiting a new in-game world, which also contains new puzzles and redesigns of classic puzzles.- Created By thekla, Inc.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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