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With its hand-drawn aesthetic on "crumpled paper" and a soothing soundtrack, the game offers a uniquely relaxing challenge. If the aren't enough, the built-in level editor lets you design and share your own complex puzzles with the world.

Created by Finnish designer under the Kloonigames label, this game was a cornerstone of the indie game boom. It even famously beat out heavy hitters like Gears of War 2 for the buzz at the 2008 Game Developers Conference, ultimately taking home the IGF Seumas McNally Grand Prize . Gameplay: Art Meets Engineering Crayon Physics Deluxe

The objective is charmingly simple: guide a little red ball to a yellow star. However, the path is rarely clear. To succeed, you must use your imagination to draw tools that obey the laws of physics: With its hand-drawn aesthetic on "crumpled paper" and

Every shape you draw immediately assumes mass and weight. It even famously beat out heavy hitters like

You can draw hinges to create levers, ropes for pulleys, or even rockets to propel your creations forward.