Can I Run Braid?

Last updated: 26 March 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Braid? On this page you will find Braid system requirements for PC (Windows, Mac and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Braid or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Braid

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Can my PC run Braid?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Braid Windows Requirements

Braid system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
Operating System
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7
Processor
Processor
1.4GHz or faster
Memory
Memory
768 MB or more
Storage
Storage
200 MB or more
Graphics
Graphics
Pixel Shader 2.0
DirectX
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Controller support
Controller support
Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

Your processor should be 1.4GHz or faster or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 768 MB or more. As for a graphics card, it should be Pixel Shader 2.0. You also have to have 200 MB or more free disk space to install the game.

Braid Mac Requirements

Braid system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, .
Processor
Processor
Intel Mac 1.0 GHz
Memory
Memory
512 MB
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
185 MB free space
Other Requirements
Other Requirements

As for Mac OS, Braid requirements here start with OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, . operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Mac 1.0 GHz. 512 MB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be ATI Radeon(TM) 9500, NVIDIA GeForce(TM) FX 5900, Intel GMA 950. Finally, the game needs 185 MB free space of free disk space.

Game Details

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.

Release date
10 April, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Indie, Strategy, Casual
Supported languages
English, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Number None
Publisher
Number None
Official website
braid-game.com
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Braid?

You would be able to run Braid on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 1.4GHz or faster
  • Memory: 768 MB or more
  • Storage: 200 MB or more
  • Graphics: Pixel Shader 2.0
  • DirectX: DirectX 9.0c
  • Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

How much RAM does Braid need?

You need at least 768 MB or more of RAM to run Braid on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 512 MB.

What processor do I need for Braid?

1.4GHz or faster is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Braid.

How many GB is Braid?

At least 200 MB or more of disk space is required to install Braid on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Braid?

You need Pixel Shader 2.0 or more powerful video card.

What DirectX do I need to run Braid?

DirectX 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Braid on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Braid on my Mac?

Yes, Braid supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

When is Braid release date?

Braid release date is 10 April, 2021.

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