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Definitive ranked lists of my top 3 favorites plus an honorable mention.

Date: February 11, 2026

Definitive ranked lists of my top 3 favorites plus an honorable mention.

Terminal Tools
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1. neovim <https://neovim.io/>

   - modal editing changed how I think about text
2. tmux <https://tmux.github.io/>

   - terminal sessions that survive disconnects and allow me to hop between projects at the speed of thought.
3. k9s <https://k9scli.io/>

   - S tier tui interface that all tuis should strive for

Honorable mention: ipython <https://ipython.org/>

Python Tools
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1. pandas <https://pandas.pydata.org/>

   - This is what got me out of corporate spreadsheets and back into code/software.
2. kedro <https://kedro.org/>

   - data pipelines with opinions I agree with
3. fastapi <https://fastapi.tiangolo.com/>

   - my favorite python web framework

Honorable mention: typer <https://typer.tiangolo.com/> - fast cli apps

Games to Play with Kids
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multiplayer

1. Minecraft <https://minecraft.net/>

   - infinite creativity, modding potential
2. Wobbly Life <https://store.steampowered.com/app/1211020/Wobbly_Life/>

   - Open World Co-op
3. Stardew Valley <https://www.stardewvalley.net/>

   - cozy, collaborative farming

Honorable mention: Terraria <https://www.terraria.org/> - 2d world builder

Games to Play Alone
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singleplayer

1. Hollow Knight <https://www.hollowknight.com/>/Hollow Knight Silksong <https://hollowknightsilksong.com/>

   - S tier 2d platformer with adventure, mystery, lore, boss fights.
2. Session Skate Sim <https://store.steampowered.com/app/861650/Session_Skate_Sim/>

   - The best skate sim
3. Animal Well <https://www.animalwell.net/>

   - epic 2d platformer with the most incredible graphics at 320p ever created and the deepest puzzles Ive seen

Honorable mention: Portal <https://store.steampowered.com/app/400/Portal/>

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