PC game
Monitor-based pastime
A PC game is a video game designed to run on a personal computer rather than a gaming console or mobile device.
The term distinguishes computer gaming from console gaming, though many titles appear on both platforms: I prefer the PC game version for the better graphics.
PC games encompass everything from casual browser games to demanding titles requiring specialized hardware.
Explosive launcher or fantasy genre
- FPSVideo smoothness metric
- MMORPGMultiplayer internet adventure game
- platformerLeap-based video game
- shooterOne who fires weapons
simulation · puzzle · adventure · racing · horror · sandbox · survival · strategy
Digital game distribution service
- Epic GamesVideo game publisher/developer
- Battle.netBlizzard's game launcher
- launcherDevice that sends projectiles
- libraryBook collection or building
wishlist · early access · DLC · expansion · workshop · cloud save · update · patch
Array of input keys
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- controllerDevice directing a system
- joystickTilting lever for control
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
GPU · graphics card · headset · webcam · microphone · RAM · SSD · mechanical keyboard
Involving multiple participants
- singleplayerOne-person game mode
- co-opMember-owned organization
- PvPHuman-versus-human game mode
- turn-basedPlayers alternate actions
real-time · campaign · quest · leveling · grinding · loot · raid · speedrun
One who attends tables
- LANLocalized computer linkage
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
- lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
- guildProfessional mutual-aid society
clan · voice chat · Discord · ping · latency · dedicated server · cross-play · netcode
RPG
Explosive launcher or fantasy genre
- FPSVideo smoothness metric
- MMORPGMultiplayer internet adventure game
- platformerLeap-based video game
shooter · simulation · puzzle · adventure · racing · horror · sandbox · survival · strategy · roguelike
Steam
Digital game distribution service
- Epic GamesVideo game publisher/developer
- Battle.netBlizzard's game launcher
- launcherDevice that sends projectiles
library · wishlist · early access · DLC · expansion · workshop · cloud save · update · patch · demo
keyboard
Array of input keys
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- controllerDevice directing a system
- joystickTilting lever for control
monitor · GPU · graphics card · headset · webcam · microphone · RAM · SSD · mechanical keyboard · mousepad
multiplayer
Involving multiple participants
- singleplayerOne-person game mode
- co-opMember-owned organization
- PvPHuman-versus-human game mode
turn-based · real-time · campaign · quest · leveling · grinding · loot · raid · speedrun · permadeath
server
One who attends tables
- LANLocalized computer linkage
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
- lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
guild · clan · voice chat · Discord · ping · latency · dedicated server · cross-play · netcode · anticheat
modding
Altering games unofficially
- level editorTool for designing game environments
- SDKProgramming tools bundle
- UnityGame creation software
Source · indie · asset · sprite · texture · debugging · beta · alpha · optimization · port
- game typesmultiplayer, single player, tournament, championship, ranked match
- gamesboard games, card games, video games, chess, party games
PC gameconsole game
Entertainment for gaming systems
PlayStation game · mobile game · arcade game · handheld game · browser game
PC gameboard game
Marked-surface group entertainment
card game · tabletop game · outdoor game · parlor game · lawn game
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