It was one of the first PC games I played as a kid. Incredibly simple mechanics: you are a marble and you roll and try to reach the finish line (sometimes you need collectibles first). But the level design was top notch. Perfect blend of challenging and rewarding.
Yoku’s Island Express. Before playing it, I didn’t like pinball or search-action games (metroidvanias). I ended up loving it. I still don’t really enjoy pinball on its own, but I now have a deep love for search-action.
I want a modern Road Rash or Destruction Derby.
Bit of a deep cut, but Tobal #2. TOTALLY ahead of its time as far as 3d fighters were concerned; and chock full of Toriyama design.