game genres
Types of games
Game genres are categories that classify video games by their core gameplay mechanics, objectives, or style.
Common genres include action, role-playing, strategy, simulation, puzzle, and horror—though most games blend elements from several.
What genre is this?
I'm not really into the survival horror genre.
Genre labels help players find games matching their preferences and help developers market their work.
- dungeon crawlerGame exploring hostile underground labyrinths
- MMORPGMultiplayer internet adventure game
- logic puzzlesProblems solved through deduction
- JRPGEastern console role-playing genre
- jigsaw puzzlesFragmented images for reassembly
action RPG · word puzzles · interactive fiction · rhythm · beat 'em up · fighting · stealth · platformer · side scroller · race · roguelike · visual novel · dating sim · grand strategy · point-and-click · shooter · survival · flight simulation