A video game genre is a specific category of games related by similar gameplay characteristics. Video game genres are not usually defined … See more

Although action-adventure games can divide into action or adventure games, they combine elements of their two component genres, … See more

Puzzle games are for those who like to put their brain to use and find the thrill in solving puzzles. Whether simple adaptations of real … See more

Simulation video games is a diverse super-category of games, generally designed to closely simulate aspects of a real or fictional reality.
Construction and … See more

Action games emphasize physical challenges that require hand-eye coordination and motor skill to overcome. They center around the player, who is in control of most of … See more

Adventure games were some of the earliest games created, beginning with the text adventure Colossal Cave Adventure in the 1970s. That game was originally titled simply "Adventure," … See more

Role-playing video games draw their gameplay from traditional tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Most of these games cast the player in the role of a character that grows in strength and experience over the course of the game. By … See more