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