I agree that BoTW modernized the genre. (Mentioned by others so I won't elaborate.)
Puyo Puyo Tetris is a great modern take on Tetris. I was never a huge Tetris fan when it first came out, but I love Puyo Puyo Tetris. The various ways that they combine the two games adds so much content to the game.
The Dark Souls series feels like a modern take on a roguelike to me. "See if you can make you can make your way through the dungeon of death" type of idea. Of course that makes Dark Souls actually easier than an old school roguelike, but I think that is an improvement since those old roguelikes were too punishing IMO.
Super Mario Maker. Do I have to explain this one?
Hyrule Warriors. Not sure if this a modern take on Zelda or a modern take on Dynasty Warriors, but I liked the results.
curl-6 bet me that PS5 + X|S sales would reach 56m before year end 2023 and he was right.
My Bet With curl-6
My Threads:
Master Thread, Game of the Year/Decade
Switch Will Be #1 All Time
Zelda Will Outsell Mario (Achieved)
How Much Will MH Rise sell?
My Bet With Metallox
