Valve today confirmed that it has entered into an agreement with independent game designer Jonathan Blow to distribute the PC edition of time-shifting puzzler Braid on Steam.

Priced at a reasonable $14.99, the Steam version of Braid will make use of Valve’s Steamworks toolkit for achievements among other community-based features.

“Braid is arguably the strongest example of what can be accomplished by an independent game designer,” said Jason Holtman, director of business development at Valve. “From GDC to DICE, the title has deservedly collected numerous accolades and, along with World of Goo, Audiosurf and many others, is redefining the way people think about ‘Independent Games.’”

In addition to hitting the Steam platform, Braid will also be available for purchase on Stardock’s Impluse digital distribution system on the same date, minus the Steam specific functionality of course. Full release after the break.

BRAID COMING TO STEAM

AIAS Casual Game of the Year Available March 31

February 25, 2009 – Valve today announced an agreement to distribute Braid, the innovative title named AIAS Causal Game of the Year, via Steam, a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC games.
Created by Jonathan Blow, Braid is a multi-award winning title that blends platform and puzzle game play with time manipulation. The game features a rich story and plays out across seven unique worlds, each its own time-based game mechanic. The Steam version of Braid will also leverage Steamworks for integration of Achievements and Steam Community features.
“Braid is arguably the strongest example of what can be accomplished by an independent game designer,” said Jason Holtman, director of business development at Valve. “From GDC to DICE, the title has deservedly collected numerous accolades and, along with World of Goo, Audiosurf and many others, is redefining the way people think about ‘Independent Games.’”
Available for $14.99 (12.99 EUR, 9.99 Pounds Sterling), Braid is due for launch via Steam on March 31, 2009. For more information, please visit www.steamgames.com

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