Spelunky

The game also became incredibly influential via its mashing of randomisation and its heavy reliance on re-playability, since death is just as much of a mechanic as any other aspect of the game.

This game became both famous and infamous for its hard as nails difficulty.

Also this game can be played on couch coop with 3+ extra players for extra chaos and that's always a massive plus in any game.

The art does its job well, and when it does its job really well, such as in the credits when you’re riding the camel back home with your spoils, the visuals becomes one of the most memorable moments in the game – at least for me.

The key quest was fun and tense, but gets too chaotic for the harder achievements and secrets.

The soundtrack is equally effective, with looping, atmospheric tracks that shift in tone as the tension ramps up—quiet enough to never become annoying over hundreds of runs, yet memorable enough to enhance the game’s mood.