A video game genre is a specific category of games related by similar gameplay characteristics. Video game genres are not usually defined by the setting or story of the game or its medium of play, but by the way the player … 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 … 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

Although action-adventure games can divide into action or adventure games, they combine elements of their two component genres, typically featuring long-term obstacles … 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. See more