Games that are better as pieces of art than as games

Games where, either through an intelligent and well-written story, unique atmosphere, or impactful message, are better as pieces of art than as mechanically enjoyable gameplay experiences. Based on my experiences and what I have heard about these games. Note that a game being on here doesn't mean it has bad gameplay, just that it serves better as a total work of art than just as games to "play." I will try to find as many games to put on here as possible.

Journey
Journey
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Abzu
Abzu
To the Moon
To the Moon
The Last Guardian
The Last Guardian
Paratopic
Paratopic
Dear Esther
Dear Esther
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition
Everything
Everything
That Dragon, Cancer
That Dragon, Cancer
1979 Revolution: Black Friday
1979 Revolution: Black Friday
Answer These 10 Questions And I'll Tell You What Kind of Lover You Are
Answer These 10 Questions And I'll Tell You What Kind of Lover You Are
Sagebrush
Sagebrush

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