Braid revenue · 2026
How much does Braid make?
Braid has made $4M+ lifetime by 2014, according to figures self-reported by its maker Jonathan Blow; that is cumulative revenue, not a monthly number.
Braid revenue history
Milestones and revenue figures for Braid that Jonathan Blow has shared publicly, by year. Monthly values are normalised (annual ÷ 12).
- 2008Released Braid on Xbox Live Arcade to wide acclaim
- 2014Began Jai; Braid had earned $4M+
How much does Jonathan Blow make?
Braid is one of 5 products by Jonathan Blow.
Jonathan Blow has not shared a total revenue figure.
- How much does The Witness make?$5M+ gross in first week
Other products without public revenue: Order of the Sinking Star, Jai, Indie Fund.
Braid vs other indie game makers products by revenue
1 indie game makers products report a comparable monthly figure; Braid's figure can't be converted to a monthly number, so it isn't ranked.
| # | Product | Reported | ≈ / month | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $44K/mo | $44K | monthly |
Also reporting revenue in indie game makers, in a form that can't be ranked monthly: The Witness: $5M+ gross in first week; Flappy Bird: ~$50K/day in ads at peak (2014); Full Send: verified on TrustMRR.
More about Braid and Jonathan Blow
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Braid revenue FAQ
How much does Braid make?
Braid has made $4M+ lifetime by 2014, according to figures self-reported by its maker Jonathan Blow; that is cumulative revenue, not a monthly number.
Is Braid's revenue verified?
No. The $4M+ lifetime by 2014 figure is self-reported by Jonathan Blow and is not independently verified by IndieMakerList. Braid does not have a TrustMRR page we know of.
Who owns Braid?
Braid was built by Jonathan Blow and launched in 2008.