---
title: "/top4"
description: "Definitive ranked lists of my top 3 favorites plus an honorable mention."
date: 2026-02-11
published: true
tags:
  - favorites
  - slash
template: blog-post
---


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

## Terminal Tools

1. **[neovim](https://neovim.io/)** - modal editing changed how I think about text
1. **[tmux](https://tmux.github.io/)** - terminal sessions that survive disconnects and allow me to hop between projects at the speed of thought.
1. **[k9s](https://k9scli.io/)** - S tier tui interface that all tuis should strive for

**Honorable mention:** [ipython](https://ipython.org/)

## Python Tools

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

_multiplayer_

1. **[Minecraft](https://minecraft.net/)** - infinite creativity, modding potential
1. **[Wobbly Life](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1211020/Wobbly_Life/)** - Open World Co-op
1. **[Stardew Valley](https://www.stardewvalley.net/)** - cozy, collaborative farming

**Honorable mention:** [Terraria](https://www.terraria.org/) - 2d world builder

## Games to Play Alone

_singleplayer_

1. **[Hollow Knight](https://www.hollowknight.com/)/[Hollow Knight Silksong](https://hollowknightsilksong.com/)** - S tier 2d platformer with adventure, mystery, lore, boss fights.
1. **[Session Skate Sim](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861650/Session_Skate_Sim/)** - The best skate sim
1. **[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/)

*Inspired by [topfour.net](https://topfour.net) and [slashpages.net](https://slashpages.net)*

## Albums

1. **[Atreyu Greatest
   Hits](https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nQZeZomNaDner6XRg5FeJrzgdKXnGSJwY
   )** - Greatest hits is 100% a cop out on my behalf, but this is legit the
   full album I've listened to 10x more than any other album since having a cd
   player as a kid.  This is my go to skate jam album.
1. **[Hybrid Theory](https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k4Xnda2Pxyc90mpntw7hdOPCA3JKeOkRY) - Linkin Park** This album was featured in almost moto part from my youth.
1. **[The Life of a Showgirl](https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ktsNq_asQthl1xOm_tXwpD9tZa5413YFc) - Taylor Swift** - Best album to listen to as a family.

## Artists

1. **[Killswitch Engage](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC54RgORww0lUMVq4NwdwANQ)**
1. **[Avenged Sevenfold](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCFcqi7MrlzIp9RMTtUlxE8g)**
1. **[All That Remains](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCZzZJcadWlszIvI7CmntVbA)**
1. **[Parkway Drive](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCP0efewXEcuCddMFLjlCDJQ)**

## Must See Gag clips

1. **[Bobby Lee - Dull Samauri Sword](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uCMu9MoRwCo)**
1. **[Ed Bassmaster - Look at this Car!!!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF8GhC-T_Mo)**