- Dark Souls - Putting DS1 at #1. DS2 is close by in my top 10. DS3 probably will be honorable mention. What an amazing franchise. I echo those who are hoping for a DS4.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - My favorite RPG since Ultima 7.
- Craft the World - I’m sure I’ll be the only vote on this one. It’s my most played game of the decade, as well as one of the most fun games I’ve played ever, and still play today.
- Dark Souls 2 - I know most people prefer #3 over #2, but not me. #2 was the one I spent the most time with, and still replay to this day. I love the first fight against the Pursuer, and I love that he keeps pursuing me throughout the game. Best named boss ever.
- Xcom 2 - Tough choice between Enemy Unknown and 2, but in the end, 2 is a better all-around game.
- Path of Exile - Sorry Diablo 3, PoE is more fun, has better character builds, and is FREE. While you tried to monetize the auction house, and skim millions from your customers, PoE had a different idea, and it worked!
- Grand Theft Auto 5 - Pure fun, great story, great characters. Playing 3 different characters in the same game was something I didn’t think would work, but it does here.
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Just a great game from start to finish. I had to put 1 console exclusive on my list and this was the best console exclusive game of the decade for me.
- Prey - Any game that, when I finish it, I immediately think to myself that I must play it again, is top 10 in my book. Now after 2 replays, I’m still thinking of doing another.
- Into The Breach - Just an excellent game. It makes you think about every move you make, and punishes you if you don’t. The teams you play with are varied and well balanced. Lots of reasons to keep playing, and then start another play through.
Honorables
Batman: Arkham City - Most fun I’ve had while wearing a cape. (in game, of course).
Minecraft - Definitely a genre defining game, but ultimately became boring solo, and I don’t like MP for this.
Logistical - Probably my 2nd most played game of the decade, but it’s more of a time waster, something I can play while working on my other PC. Also, it’s graphically challenged.
Slay the Spire - I was late to this party, actually just stated playing in 2020, and it could have made the top 10, but it’s too soon to tell for me.
Papers, Please - great game. One of my top games of the year in 2013 I believe.
Dark Souls 3 - Love the game. It was very close to making my 10.
No Man’s Sky - Tons of credit to the devs for improving on it to this day, but it started and remains as a game I love to start, but never seem to finish.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Another great RPG, and probably deserves a spot in the top 10. What keeps it off for me, was that it was just a bit too long.
Stardew Valley - I thought at first this game would be in top 10, but as I debated my own list, it came down to the fact that while I love my first play through of this, I haven’t been able to stick with a 2nd play through because it’s just so task heavy.
Games I didn’t play, but want to now, thanks to other’s lists above:
The Witness
Kerbal Space Program - Especially thanks to the @CraigM write up about it.
DQ 9.