10 game categories
10 of the most relevant video game categories today Sandbox Real-time strategy (RTS) Shooters (FPS and TPS) Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) Role-playing (RPG, ARPG, and More) Simulation and sports Puzzlers and party games Action-adventure Survival and horror Platformer Keep in mind that many genres have some degree of overlap with each other. Even in the early days of gaming, terms like “action” and “fighting” could cover a lot of titles. That’s why many gamers prefer to use more specific names like those we’ll cover in this article as a way to distinguish the style of gameplay. 1. Sandbox The term “sandbox” may be more recognizable from its usage in tech or even as an open-ended mode available within certain games. It’s often associated with player choice, open environments, and non-linear gameplay. The sandbox genre has grown from a small niche to encompass a huge variety of titles. In these games, players often have less concrete goals and narrative pathways to pursue. Inst