Game Genres

Gamegenresarethedifferenttypesofgamesthatareoutthere.Theyareawaytocategorizegames and helpplayersfindgamesthattheywilllike.

Action

Adventure

Top Down

View from the top

Platformer

Side view

Metroidvania

Subgenre of Action - Adventure

Nonlinear Exploration

Roguelike

Sub genre of RPG characterized by a specific set of mechanics, including procedurally generated levels, turn-based gameplay, grid-based movement, and permanent death (permadeath). These games are known for high difficulty and replayability, as each playthrough is unique. While purists adhere to the original definition, many modern games blend these elements with other genres, leading to the creation of the related term "roguelite"

Roguelite

A roguelite is a video game subgenre that combines elements of the traditional roguelike genre, such as procedural generation and permadeath, with persistent meta-progression that carries over between runs. This means that while players still restart from a fresh state after death, they retain some form of progress, like new abilities, currency, or items, which makes subsequent runs slightly easier or more varied.

Examples

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.