Immersive Sims
I think immersive Sims have become my favorite Video Game genre. I like the tight level design, the different character build choices, the branching paths and just the options. Immersive sims highlight the greatest benfits of the medium, interactivity and choice, and make the most of them. This page has my favorites and some links to other games that have similar elements that I like.
Games that Feel Like Immersive Sims
Below are some games that have elements of Immerive Sims or play in a similar way that I would also recommend.