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Simulation
Simulates real-world activities and allows players to experience those situations. Examples: 'The Sims', 'Flight Simulator', 'Farming Simulator'.
Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Supports large numbers of players interacting with each other in a persistent online world. Examples: 'World of Warcraft', 'EVE Online', 'Final Fantasy XIV'.
Horror
Designed to scare the player through atmosphere, visuals, and sound. Examples: 'Resident Evil', 'Silent Hill', 'Amnesia: The Dark Descent'.
Platformer
Centers around jumping and climbing between platforms and over obstacles. Examples: 'Super Mario Bros.', 'Celeste', 'Hollow Knight'.
Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
Players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Examples: 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', 'Final Fantasy VII', 'Skyrim'.
Sports
Simulation of traditional physical sports or extreme sports. Examples: 'FIFA', 'NBA 2K', 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater'.
Survival
Games where the main task is to remain alive with limited resources. Examples: 'Minecraft', 'Don't Starve', 'ARK: Survival Evolved'.
Action
Focused on real-time challenges, requiring hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes. Examples: 'DOOM', 'Bayonetta', 'Devil May Cry'.
Tower Defense
Strategy game where the goal is to defend a player's territories by obstructing enemy attackers. Examples: 'Plants vs. Zombies', 'Bloons TD', 'Kingdom Rush'.
Racing
Emphasizes driving and racing vehicles. Examples: 'Mario Kart', 'Gran Turismo', 'Forza Horizon'.
Strategy
Focus on careful planning and decision making. Examples: 'StarCraft II', 'Civilization VI', 'Age of Empires II'.
First-Person Shooters (FPS)
The gameplay is focused on gun and projectile weapon-based combat through a first-person perspective. Examples: 'Call of Duty', 'Overwatch', 'Counter-Strike'.
Puzzle
Games that challenge the player's problem-solving abilities. Examples: 'Tetris', 'Portal', 'Candy Crush Saga'.
Fighting
Focus on close combat between a limited amount of characters, in a stage with fixed boundaries. Examples: 'Street Fighter', 'Tekken', 'Super Smash Bros.'.
Adventure
Involves exploration, puzzle-solving, and a strong narrative. Examples: 'The Legend of Zelda', 'Life is Strange', 'The Walking Dead'.
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