Mistakes don’t matter in the mind-bending Braid Anniversary Edition. Fell into a deadly pit? Incinerated by a fireball? Just rewind and try again. Toy with time in beautiful puzzle-platforming worlds as you slowly unearth the story of the princess you’re trying to save. (And brace yourself for a jaw-dropping twist.) If you’ve never played this indie masterpiece, there’s no time like the present.

What we love: The Anniversary Edition upgrades. Braid’s original 2008 version has been overhauled with new high-fidelity sound and updated graphics that make the world feel more painterly than ever. You can dig into over a dozen hours of developer commentary, offering a fascinating glimpse into how the game was made.

Quick tip: Monstars (the round, spiky critters) are more than just obstacles—you can bounce off their heads to reach otherwise inaccessible areas. The challenge lies in figuring out how to get the little beasts right where you want them.

Meet the creator: Jonathan Blow spent three years and much of his own money developing the original Braid. David Hellman, the artist behind Braid’s vividly picturesque worlds, returned to revamp the game’s visuals for Anniversary Edition.