I picked up Phoenix Point because I was feeling that XCOM itch and knew if it wasn't this I would start a Long War game of XCOM2 which would probably take 2 years to finish if I did at all.
Far Cry 5 is $6 and though I'm not particularly tempted I've heard good things.
Mad Max is $2 and if you haven't played it I would say it most certainly a bargain at that price. It is fairly boilerplate open world where you take towers and bases to gather resources for upgrades and eventually unlock tougher and tougher zones. The vehicle combat is really the standout and your car is the star of the show. Just tearing around the desert is fun in itself. Taking caravans is particularly cinematic and satisfying to eventually bag one that you just weren't quite able to before your latest upgrade. Unfortunately the base assault and dismounted fighting is pretty forgettable with batman arkham-style auto-target with quicktime blocking that doesn't change very much as you unlock new abilities. My 2nd favorite open world game after shadow of mordor/war.
I'll just drop some recommends here. I don't really play AAA story games.
Pseudoregalia N64 style 3D platformer with very compelling movement mechanics. I recommend turning off the low framerate animations in the options.
Novadrift Asteroids style arcade game with an upgrade tree.
Neverlooted Dungeon (Demo) First person exploration and looting with physics puzzles and some combat.
Lovish (Demo) Single screen platforming with some hilarious cutscenes in between.
Devil Daggers If quake and robotron had a baby. Very good sound design and graphical style, will test fps skills. Ignore the sequel as it is shit.
The Messenger I have played several ninja gaiden inspired games and this is the best one.
Gunlocked Auto shooter/upgrade style shmup. Basic presentation, but it's priced to match and I had fun unlocking everything.
Hedon I have played all the boomer shooters and this one is my favorite. If you can get past the somewhat amateur character art, it has really cool map design, satisfying weapons, and some unique presentation for a doom engine game.
30XX It's megaman x with procedural levels. It's got some late game design issues, but the jump and shoot is fun.
Receiver 2 Manually operate a pistol in extreme detail (ie button to toggle safety, cock hammer, rack slide, etc) while being hunted by drones and listening to strange tapes. Entertaining for firearms enthusiasts and cult enjoyers.
Primordia My favorite point and click adventure. Unique world and art style, puzzles that are interesting but still solvable without a walkthrough.
I'll second The Messenger as being a top quality experience, both in gameplay and in terms of its writing. It's an extremely well designed platformer and should be played by anyone who enjoys the genre.
You might be interested in Metal: Hellsinger. Picked it up last night and in terms of gameplay loop, it's probably the most satisfying shooter I've played in recent memory. Essentially Doom: The rhythm game, with none of the rogue-like elements or jank found in BPM.