Comparison

Decarnation vs Braid Anniversary Edition

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Decarnation

Embark on a psychological horror adventure in 1990s Paris as a cabaret dancer navigating a dreamscape of inner turmoil. Solve puzzles, face symbolic monsters, and engage in varied mini-games to uncover the truth and find yourself again.

Highlights
  • Psychological horror adventure
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Dreamscape exploration
  • Puzzle solving
  • Symbolic mini-games
  • Emotional storytelling
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

Decarnation is a pixel art masterpiece that weaves together psychological horror and emotional adventure. 1990, Paris. Gloria steps alone into a whirlpool of fate. After accepting an artistic offer from a mysterious benefactor, she descends into a dreamscape of the mind that is quickly spiraling out of control. The spotlight on stage cannot illuminate the darkness within her, and running away has never been the cure. Can you help her find herself again? = A Spine-Chilling Psychological Adventure= Gloria is a cabaret dancer at rock bottom – her career has stalled, her relationships are broken, and she’s lost her sense of self. She accepts a mysterious, alluring artistic invitation. However, this "opportunity" quickly turns into a horrific journey into the depths of her psyche. = A World Where Reality and Illusion Intermingle= Explore an ever-shifting subconscious realm, from a phantasmagoric theatre to a shattered reality. Each location harbours puzzles, enemies, and metaphors. You must journey through this twisted world, gather clues, solve puzzles, and escape with your life. = Varied Gameplay, Constant Suspense= Blending survival horror, psychological puzzles, and symbolic mini-games (rhythm, reflex, visual tricks, etc.), every gameplay element furthers the story and emotional progression. This variety immerses you, letting you experience Gloria’s struggles and growth up close. = Inspired by Classics, Homage to Masters= Decarnation is strongly influenced by psychological thriller masters like Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue) and David Lynch (Mulholland Drive). It continues the traditional aesthetics and deep storytelling of classic 2D pixel horror adventures and psychological survival games. =Dream Monsters, Real-life Metaphors= What you face are not just ghastly creatures, but embodiments of self-denial, shame, fear, and loneliness. Each battle is an act of self-redemption. Each part of the adventure is a process of stripping away and rebuilding the psyche. Developer’s Note: When "escape" can no longer shelter us from life’s storms, will we have the courage to face our real, fragile selves? This game is the result of our long-standing focus on psychological trauma, self-identity, and inner struggles. Gloria’s journey isn’t simply a "woman’s story" — it’s a mirror of anyone who has ever felt lost in life’s labyrinth. The monsters she faces — some are from dreams, some from reality — but most are born from fears and desires deep inside that she had never confronted. We hope this story gives you an emotional resonance and strength. Perhaps not every struggle is won, but each choice to face it head-on is a step towards growth. Thank you for stepping into this dream, and thank you for fighting for yourself.

About

Braid Anniversary Edition

Manipulate time to solve intricate platform puzzles in this remastered indie classic. Explore beautifully painted worlds, uncover memories, and enjoy extensive creator commentary. Assemble jigsaw pieces and overcome challenges with unique time-bending mechanics.

Highlights
  • Time manipulation mechanics
  • Subtle platform puzzles
  • Refreshed high-resolution graphics
  • Extensive creator commentary
  • Jigsaw puzzle collection
  • Haunting, evocative score
Features
Read full description

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. 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. 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. 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.

Screenshots

Decarnation4 screens
Braid Anniversary Edition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Braid Anniversary Edition at 100% against Decarnation's 78%. Braid Anniversary Edition also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Decarnation's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Decarnation costs $4.99 and Braid Anniversary Edition $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Braid Anniversary Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Decarnation's written reviews are positive against 100% of Braid Anniversary Edition's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Decarnation versus Braid Anniversary Edition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecarnationBraid Anniversary Edition
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.4 (16 ratings)4.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.5 GB2.1 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEast2west Network Tech. Co. Ltd.Thekla, inc.

Customer experience

Decarnation

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Braid Anniversary Edition

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Decarnation

No in-app purchases

None

Braid Anniversary Edition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decarnation free?
Decarnation costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Braid Anniversary Edition free?
Braid Anniversary Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decarnation or Braid Anniversary Edition?
Braid Anniversary Edition is rated higher. Decarnation averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Braid Anniversary Edition averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Decarnation or Braid Anniversary Edition have ads?
Neither Decarnation nor Braid Anniversary Edition shows ads.

Other comparisons