Correct on the first two. 28 is not Deltarune but hold that thought!

Some more clues

Current list - https://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=249858&page=1#6

32
- This game and its sequel were remastered this year.
- One of the earlier entries in this successful ‘extreme sports’ series

31
- This game is not currently available to buy, despite launching a major franchise.
- A bird’s eye view of crime

30
- This title allows you to pick the order in which you visit the locations in the middle portion of the game.
- Like the previous entries in the series, this ‘90s title continues to follow the adventures of one of the most well known characters in gaming.

29
- This game allows you to view some familiar places from a different perspective.

28
- That helpful stranger asks for more in return from you this time round. You don’t have to help, but there are rewards up for grabs if you do.

27
- Unlike the previous game, the unlockable character gets his own unique set of missions in this highly regarded sequel.

Correct on both!

And you should be able to get #29 as well. I think we both adore this game. Like #30, it's the second part in a duology and also includes the words "of the".

New clues.

#25

• The fourth time around in Erebonia

#24

• The once glorious kingdom fell once it was overrun by an infection that took over most of its inhabitants

#23

• Two games before #25

#22

• One last time on an adventure, this time with a previously unseen brother

#21

• A recent remake of the very first game in the same series as #25 and #23

Ah, is it Ori and the Will of the Wisps? I didn't understand the formatting on your original hint, not gonna lie.

24, Hollow Knight?

Yes!

Sorry for the confusing formatting! I tried to reproduce Thomas Mahler's quote via analogy.

Yup, now I know the quote you're referring to, and how No Rest for the Wicked is their "Zelda". Really hope that game ends up well, I've stayed away from it during early access but the reception so far seems rather mixed.

Correct

Alright, finally finished my graphics today! Should be all good, provided I don't make changes to the latter stages of the list, though that is quite likely to happen. Anyhow, seeing as we're almost at the halfway point, I might as well change my approach and post two games a day rather than spamming a lot of them together. I'll figure it out in due time.

Here's some hints for the last few of the first half!

#32 - Rhythm violence.
Extra hint - Though it's available on just about everything, this rhythm game was primarily meant to be played in VR.
Extra extra hint - It was developed by a couple of former Guitar Hero/Rock Band developers.
(this one never gets guessed, does it)

#31 - The time-loop mechanics in this almost makes me wonder if we could consider this the earliest roguelike?
Extra hint - This game is known for going very dark in a franchise typically seen as kid-friendly.
Extra extra hint - It spawned one of the earliest and most famous creepypastas on the internet.

#30 - Go kill Time... no, like, literally. Kill him.
Extra hint - A sequel to a beloved indie game... hopefully it doesn't mess too much with the chronology.

#29 - The 4th entry in this series, it was polarizing for being linear and adding a robot that told you what to do.
Extra hint - It is eligible for this year's event, which means it's not Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

#27 - Before this character's "animal form" became a wolf in a later game, it was a rabbit.

#26 - The story of a little spirit guy, as narrated by a big tree with a deep voice.

More clues.

#25

• The fourth time around in Erebonia
• The main character is being held captive by the main villain, and the rest of the group resolves to save him

#24 Hollow Knight

• The once glorious kingdom fell once it was overrun by an infection that took over most of its inhabitants

#23

• Two games before #25
• No longer attending classes between missions

#22

• One last time on an adventure, this time with a previously unseen brother
• Just don't let the wife know you're leaving on an adventure, I'm sure nothing will go wrong

#21

• A recent remake of the very first game in the same series as #25 and #23
• Sky