I’ll have to simply direct you to other threads that have asked the same question. After all, there are dozens.
A specific thread on best games
This one is more or less one persons favorite game tribute
Another thread involving someone requesting recomendations…
A shorter, albeit more recent recommendation list
A recommendation list for games made after Mecha Ace
An older closed recommendation thread list
There’s this deeper recommendation list.
And finally, a '13, but still notable list.
Enjoy your search. Although keep in mind that most of these are pretty old and aren’t to be necromanced.
On that note, noting how many varieties of listings there are, I recommend using the search button to find lists or keep your eyes open.
@Cecilia_Rosewood Sigh Ninjas these days