Top 10 in 2021
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Fester's Quest!
...and some other games, I guess.
Fester's Quest
Not sure why this game still hasn't received a remake that takes advantage of modern day hardware. It's a missed opportunity, for sure.
Horizon Zero Dawn
Still haven't technically finished this yet, but I'm about 98% finished with it. Great game, lots of fun on the highest difficulty since everything is so damn deadly, especially in the DLC.
Superliminal
Almost took the coveted #2 spot below Fester's Quest, but Horizon beats it out simply for having a lot more meat on it's bones. This is easily in my top 3 puzzle games of all time.
Psychonauts 2
If you liked psychonauts 1, you will like psychonauts 2, because it's a near seamless continuation from the original (and the interstitial Rhombus of Ruin) with a new coat of paint. Sequel done right.
Shadow of the Colossus (2018)
A classic that got a much deserved touch-up.
PGA Tour 2K21
I don't normally rate sports/racing games very often in my top ten lists, but apart from an abysmal custom course selection process that makes it challenging to find new courses (that aren't utter garbage by 13 year olds being edgy/funny) it's an extremely competent golf game that's fun to play with friends.
Astro's Playroom
Crazy good nostalgia fest that comes as a free pack-in with the ps5 that is an excellent showcase of what the dualsense is capable of. I fully expect Sony to try (and likely fail) to make it into some kind of series.
Maquette
Neat puzzle game, but suffers from some pretty severe jank at times due to collision physics.