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A genre that combines elements of action games (fast-paced combat, exciting set pieces) with elements of adventure games (exploration, puzzle-solving, storytelling)
action-adventure
Games that provide a large, explorable environment for players to freely roam and interact with
open world
Games that emphasize the use of firearms or other projectile weapons
shooter
Games that require players to think strategically and make tactical decisions to achieve victory
strategy
Games that challenge players to solve a series of puzzles or riddles
puzzle
Games that emphasize fast-paced gameplay, often involving combat and intense action sequences
action
Games that focus on storytelling, exploration, and puzzle-solving
adventure
Role-Playing Games, where players assume the role of a character and make choices that affect their story and development
rpg
Shooter games where the player experiences the action through the eyes of their character
first-person shooter
Games where actions are taken in turns, allowing players to carefully plan their moves
turn-based
Games set in a futuristic or science fiction setting, often involving advanced technology, space travel, and alien life
sci-fi
Games that feature giant robots, often allowing players to control and pilot these machines
mechs
Games that simulate real-world systems or activities, such as flight, driving, or city building
simulation
Games designed to frighten or unsettle players, often featuring suspense, gore, and supernatural elements
horror
Games that focus on player survival in a hostile environment, often requiring resource management and careful decision-making
survival
Games that are primarily intended to be humorous, often featuring witty dialogue, absurd situations, and slapstick humor
comedy
Adventure games that rely heavily on visual storytelling and often involve point-and-click interactions
graphic adventure
A broad term encompassing games that require strategic planning and decision-making, including genres like turn-based strategy, real-time strategy, and 4X games
strategy game
Games that involve guiding a character through a series of platforming challenges, such as jumping, climbing, and avoiding obstacles
platformer
Strategy games where actions occur continuously, requiring players to react quickly and adapt to changing situations
real-time strategy
Games that focus on hand-to-hand combat, often featuring one-on-one or team-based battles
fighting
A catch-all category for games that don't neatly fit into any other genre
other
Games that are easy to pick up and play, often with simple mechanics and short gameplay sessions
casual
Games that primarily use text and visual elements to tell a story, often with branching narratives and interactive choices
visual novel
Games that emphasize covert actions and avoiding detection by enemies
stealth
RPGs with a strong emphasis on tactical combat, often involving turn-based or grid-based systems
tactical role-playing
Games that simulate various sports, such as football, basketball, and racing
sports
Games that focus on competitive racing, often involving cars, motorcycles, or other vehicles
racing
Strategy games where actions are taken in turns, allowing players to carefully plan their moves
turn-based strategy
Games that feature procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and the ability to unlock permanent upgrades between runs
roguelite
RPGs that emphasize fast-paced action and combat, often with real-time or action-oriented combat systems
action rpg
Games that create suspense and tension, often involving crime, espionage, or other high-stakes scenarios
thriller
Thrillers that delve into the psychological aspects of their characters and situations, often featuring unreliable narrators or disturbing themes
psychological thriller
Games that involve solving puzzles and uncovering the truth about a crime or other unexplained event
mystery
Games that simulate the experience of escaping from a locked room by solving puzzles and finding clues
escape room
Games that simulate aspects of everyday life, such as managing a household, raising a family, or building a career
life simulation
Games that emphasize fast-paced, skill-based gameplay, often with high scores and simple controls
arcade
A broad term encompassing games where players assume the role of a character and make choices that affect the narrative
role-playing
Shooter games that emphasize tactical planning and teamwork, often featuring slower-paced combat and a focus on strategy
tactical shooter
Shooter games that emphasize tactical planning and teamwork, often featuring slower-paced combat and a focus on strategy
mech
Games that feature procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and a focus on replayability and exploration
roguelike
Games that simulate the experience of farming, often involving planting crops, raising livestock, and managing a farm
farming
Games designed to be played with other players, where teamwork and cooperation are essential for success
cooperative
Games that are independently developed and published, often featuring unique and innovative gameplay
indie
RPGs with a strong emphasis on tactical combat, often involving turn-based or grid-based systems
tactical rpg
Adventure games where players interact with the environment by clicking on objects and characters
point-and-click
Games that combine elements of Metroid and Castlevania, featuring non-linear exploration, backtracking, and the acquisition of new abilities that open up new areas
metroidvania
Games that involve gathering evidence, interviewing suspects, and solving mysteries
investigation
Games that involve playing cards according to specific rules and strategies
card game
Games where players defend their base or territory by strategically placing defensive structures, such as towers, to stop waves of enemies
tower defense
Games that involve building and managing a city, often focusing on aspects like urban planning, resource management, and economic growth
city builder
Games that focus on four key areas: explore, exploit, expand, and exterminate. These games typically involve turn-based strategy and empire-building
4x
Games that emphasize strategic planning and tactical decision-making in combat or other situations
tactical
Games where the player experiences the action through the eyes of their character
first-person
Games that focus on trading goods, resources, or services, often involving economic simulation and negotiation
trading
A subgenre of strategy games that emphasizes long-term planning, large-scale warfare, and the management of entire civilizations or empires
grand strategy
Games set in a specific historical period, often aiming for historical accuracy in their setting, characters, and events
historical
Games that require players to react to rhythmic cues, often involving music and precise timing
rhythm
Games that are suitable for players of all ages, often featuring simple mechanics and a focus on fun and social interaction
family
Games designed to be played by multiple players simultaneously, either competitively or cooperatively
multiplayer
Horror games that emphasize player survival, often featuring limited resources, scarce ammunition, and intense fear
survival horror
Games that feature zombies as the primary antagonists, often involving survival, combat, and exploration in a post-apocalyptic setting
zombie
Shooter games where the player has a third-person perspective of their character and the surrounding environment
third-person shooter
Games that incorporate music heavily, often involving rhythm games, music creation tools, or musical performances
music
Games that simulate traditional board games, often involving dice rolls, card play, and strategic decision-making
board game
Games that focus on romantic relationships and interpersonal dynamics, often featuring character development and emotional storytelling
romance
RPGs that emphasize fast-paced action and combat, often with real-time or action-oriented combat systems
action-rpg
Games that involve building and customizing a deck of cards, often with card-based combat and strategic deck construction
deck building
Games that involve exploring dungeons, defeating monsters, and collecting loot
dungeon crawler
Games set in a post-apocalyptic world, often featuring themes of survival, desolation, and societal collapse
post-apocalyptic
Games where a large number of players compete against each other, with the goal of being the last player or team standing
battle royale
Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games, featuring persistent online worlds with thousands of concurrent players
mmorpg
Games that challenge players to solve puzzles and find clues to escape a particular situation or location
escape
Games set in outer space, often involving space travel, exploration, and combat
space
Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games, featuring persistent online worlds with thousands of concurrent players
massively multiplayer online role-playing
Games designed to be played socially with friends and family, often featuring simple rules and easy-to-learn mechanics
party
Games that involve running a shop, managing inventory, and serving customers
shop
cyberpunk
Games set in a fictional world with magical elements, often featuring mythical creatures, heroic quests, and epic battles
fantasy
Games that involve building and customizing a deck of cards, often with card-based combat and strategic deck construction
deckbuilding
Games set in the American West, often featuring cowboys, outlaws, and frontier life
western
Games that focus on storytelling and character development, often with serious or emotionally charged themes
drama
Games that simulate the experience of flying aircraft, often featuring realistic flight models and immersive cockpits
flight
Games that contain mature content, such as violence, nudity, or sexual themes, intended for adult audiences only
adult
Games that involve crime, investigation, and law enforcement, often featuring detectives, criminals, and mysteries
crime
Games with a dark and cynical atmosphere, often featuring crime, corruption, and morally ambiguous characters
noir
Horror games that delve into the psychological aspects of fear, often featuring unsettling atmospheres, disturbing imagery, and unreliable narrators
psychological horror
Games that feature superheroes and their powers, often involving combat, exploration, and saving the world
superhero
Games designed to teach players about specific subjects, such as history, science, or math
educational
Games that feature procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and the ability to unlock permanent upgrades between runs
rogue-lite
Games that simulate the experience of hunting animals, often involving realistic hunting mechanics and immersive environments
hunting
Games set during World War II, often featuring historical events, military combat, and historical figures
world war ii
Games that prioritize storytelling and character development, often featuring branching narratives and impactful choices
narrative
Games that involve managing resources, personnel, or other aspects of a system, such as a business, city, or organization
management
Games that simulate business activities, such as starting a company, managing finances, and making strategic decisions
business
Games that are specifically designed for children, often featuring simple mechanics, bright colors, and educational elements
kids
Tactical games where actions are taken in turns, allowing players to carefully plan their moves and strategies
turn-based tactics
Games set in a futuristic or science fiction setting, often involving advanced technology, space travel, and alien life.
science fiction
Games that use pixel art graphics, often evoking a retro aesthetic
pixel
Games that focus on hand-to-hand combat, often featuring one-on-one or team-based battles
beat 'em up
Games that evoke strong emotional responses in players, such as joy, sadness, fear, or empathy
emotional
Games based on or inspired by anime, often featuring Japanese-style animation and storytelling
anime
Games that explore complex psychological themes, often featuring deep character development and thought-provoking narratives
psychological
Games that primarily rely on text and player choices to drive the narrative
interactive fiction
Games that involve constructing and managing a base or settlement, often with resource management and defense elements
base building
Games with a concise and focused narrative, often shorter in length and with a more intimate scale
short story
Games that focus on driving, flying, or piloting vehicles, often with a strong emphasis on realistic physics and simulation
vehicle
Games that blend cinematic storytelling with player choices and interactivity
interactive movie
Games set during World War I, often featuring historical events, trench warfare, and the unique challenges of that conflict
world war i
wrestling
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