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| [[Casual video game]] || A game that can be easily and repeatedly started and stopped and doesn't require intense interaction. || ''[[Bejeweled]]'', ''[[Little Inferno]]''
 
| [[Casual video game]] || A game that can be easily and repeatedly started and stopped and doesn't require intense interaction. || ''[[Bejeweled]]'', ''[[Little Inferno]]''
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| [[Driving games|Driving]] || Games where driving a vehicle is a major element (though not racing). || ''[[Spy Hunter]]'', ''[[Truck Simulator]]''
 
| [[Driving games|Driving]] || Games where driving a vehicle is a major element (though not racing). || ''[[Spy Hunter]]'', ''[[Truck Simulator]]''
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| [[Platformer]] || Side view 2D environment with gravity where the player moves up and down over multiple platforms. || ''[[Pitfall!]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
 
| [[Platformer]] || Side view 2D environment with gravity where the player moves up and down over multiple platforms. || ''[[Pitfall!]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''
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| [[Puzzle video game|Puzzle]] || Requires logical thinking and reasoning rather than reflexes. || ''[[Minesweeper (Microsoft)|Minesweeper]]'', ''[[Solitaire (Microsoft)|Solitaire]]''
 
| [[Puzzle video game|Puzzle]] || Requires logical thinking and reasoning rather than reflexes. || ''[[Minesweeper (Microsoft)|Minesweeper]]'', ''[[Solitaire (Microsoft)|Solitaire]]''
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| [[Real-time strategy]] || Strategy games where the action happens in real-time as opposed to turn-based. || ''[[Dune II]]'', ''[[WarCraft]]''
 
| [[Real-time strategy]] || Strategy games where the action happens in real-time as opposed to turn-based. || ''[[Dune II]]'', ''[[WarCraft]]''
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| [[Scrolling shooter]] || A 2D shooter where the player moves through a larger environment. || ''[[1942]]'', ''[[Defender]]''
 
| [[Scrolling shooter]] || A 2D shooter where the player moves through a larger environment. || ''[[1942]]'', ''[[Defender]]''

Revision as of 11:24, 11 June 2020

This is a list of video game genres. These genres span game mechanics, themes, perspectives, and play styles.

Name Description Examples
Action Games which require fast reflexes. Combat, Vanguard
Adventure Games where exploration of interesting environments plays a heavy role. Colossal Cave Adventure, King's Quest
Beat 'em up Player uses martial arts to beat up many foes. Kung Fu, Karateka
Casual video game A game that can be easily and repeatedly started and stopped and doesn't require intense interaction. Bejeweled, Little Inferno
Dating simulator
Driving Games where driving a vehicle is a major element (though not racing). Spy Hunter, Truck Simulator
Endless runner The player constantly moves forward through a procedurally-generated map avoid obstacles. Canabalt, Alto's Adventure
Fighting game Player uses martial arts to beat up specific foes. Karate Champ, Street Fighter
First-person shooter 3D first-person perspective, player shoots at enemies. Wolfenstein 3D, Doom
Full motion video game Games which incorporate pre-filmed video sequences Night Trap, The 7th Guest
Graphical adventure Adventure games which put heavy emphasis on their graphics rather than descriptions. King's Quest, Shadowgate
Humor Games which feature a lot of humorous content. Space Quest I: The Sarien Encounter, The Stanley Parable
Light gun game Games which require the use of a light gun. Duck Hunt, Area 51
Metroidvania Player explores a large world and finds items that unlock more of the world. Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Multi-genre video game The game incorporates several different genres TRON, ActRaiser
Platformer Side view 2D environment with gravity where the player moves up and down over multiple platforms. Pitfall!, Super Mario Bros.
Pornographic
Puzzle Requires logical thinking and reasoning rather than reflexes. Minesweeper, Solitaire
Racing Games where you race against opponents or the clock. OutRun, Mario Kart
Rail shooter Player's movement is on a fixed "rail," but they control where they can shoot. Star Wars (original arcade game), Lethal Enforcers
Real-time strategy Strategy games where the action happens in real-time as opposed to turn-based. Dune II, WarCraft
Rhythm game
Scrolling shooter A 2D shooter where the player moves through a larger environment. 1942, Defender
Shooter 2D environment, player shoots projectiles at enemies. Space Invaders, Galaga
Text adventure Adventure games which predominately use text to describe the game world. Zork, A Mind Forever Voyaging
Turn-based strategy Strategy games which give you time to think in between moves. Civilization, X-COM: UFO Defense