My Game History timeline.

Warframe is up there with my favourite games. It has a interesting story and lore that's discovered as you explore, accompanied with unique and fun gameplay. I started playing this in high school and has been one of my go-to games to play with my best friend ever since.
Digital Extremes 2013, Warframe, video game, PC, Digital Extremes
Digital Extremes 2013, Warframe cover art, viewed 8 March 2022.(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warframe#/media/File:Warframe_Cover_Art.png)

I loved this game because of it's more abstract story-telling, amazing visuals and beautiful music all fit into a relatively short game. As much as it is a game, it's also a work of art in my eyes.
Giant Squid 2016, ABZÛ, video game, PC, 505 Games
Giant Squid 2016, ABZÛ cover art, viewed 8 March 2022.(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abz%C3%BB#/media/File:Abzu.jpg)

I love this game as it's just a relaxing game to play with no stakes. Just the goal of making the hike to the top of the mountain. It has a uniqe visual style and amazing soundtrack, with lots of different people along the way to meet and help.
Adamgryu 2019, A Short Hike, video game, PC, Adamgryu
Adamgryu 2019, A Short Hike cover art, viewed 8 March 2022.
(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11988578/mediaviewer/rm3879452673/)

As well as the amazing art style and music, the one thing that stood out in this game to me was the level progression. How certain areas of the map would be inaccessable to the player but giving them some idea of how to get there. But by progressing to other parts of the map you can then go back to those previsouly inaccessable areas.
Team Cherry 2017, Hollow Knight, video game, PC, Team Cherry
Team Cherry 2017, Hollow Knight Key Art 2, viewed 8 March 2022.(https://www.hollowknight.com/)

One of my all time favourite games. This is because of nearly every aspect of the game; art direction, soundtrack, gameplay and story. The way the story unfolds as you explore the game is amazing.
Mobius Digital 2019, Outer Wilds, video game, PC, Annapurna Interactive
Mobius Digital 2019, Outer Wilds Storefront Potrait, 8 March 2022.(https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/outerwilds)