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After much deliberation, I've managed to come up with a (tentative) ranking.
Honorable mention to Metaphor: ReFantazio, which probably would have been my GOTY if I finished it in time.

Crow Country

Golden Sun

Metroid Fusion

Balatro

Resident Evil 2 (1998)

Thank Goodness You're Here!

Metroid: Zero Mission

Dredge

Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth

Super Metroid