Gaming

Popular Gaming Genres with Examples for Beginners

The role of game genres in game discovery and enjoyment

Aiden (Owner of Illumination Gaming)
ILLUMINATION Gaming
15 min readDec 30, 2022

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Introduction

Game genres are necessary for helping players identify and understand the types of gameplay and experiences they can expect from a game.

By categorizing games into genres, players can easily search for and discover games that fit their interests and preferences.

These categories might save players time and effort in finding games that they will enjoy and helps developers market their games to the appropriate audience. In short, game genres play a crucial role in helping players find and enjoy the games that are right for them.

Some game genres tend to be consistently popular, such as action games, sports games, and multiplayer games. In recent years, battle royale games, which are a subgenre of multiplayer games, have also gained a lot of popularity.

Mobile games, which can belong to various genres, have become increasingly popular in recent years due to the widespread availability and convenience of smartphones. Puzzle games, action games, and strategy games are some of the most popular genres on mobile devices.

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Aiden (Owner of Illumination Gaming)
ILLUMINATION Gaming

Specialise in Media, Design, Filmmaking, Gaming. I support Illumination as an editor and YouTube coordinator. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9DhuGQYbpI&