CATEGORY
Social & Living
6 genre guides in this category.
8.4/10
MMOs and Living Worlds
A massively multiplayer online game is a persistent, shared world that keeps running whether you are logged in…
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Co-Op Games and Shared Problem Solving
Co-op games are built around two or more players sharing a single challenge rather than competing against each…
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Life and Management Sims
Life and management sims are games built around running a system over time: a household, a farm, a shop, a tow…
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Survival Games and Emergent Stories
Survival games are a genre where you must manage limited resources to stay alive in a hostile environment. Typ…
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Sports Games and the Simulation-Accessibility Balance
Sports games simulate athletic competition, from team sports like soccer, basketball, and football to individu…
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Sandbox Games and Player-Directed Goals
Sandbox games are a genre defined by player agency rather than a fixed narrative or linear progression. Instea…
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