Games that can be played alone

Games that aim to startle and unnerve the player.

Uses two-dimensional "sprites", 2D images created and used on a flat plane, as opposed to the three-dimensional models or environments found in 3D games.

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Pixel Art refers to the charming, simplistic, retro/renaissance style of very-low-resolution graphics, such as from the 1977-1995 Atari, GameBoy, & Super Ninten...

Visual novels are interactive stories. They focus mainly on character development and plot rather than action and gameplay mechanics.

Games with a distinctive mood, with themes of romance, mystery, or nostalgia

You are looking through the eyes of the main character.

For that old school look and feel.

When jumping over obstacles is one of the main actions, challenges, or mechanics of the game.

Made in Unity

For adults, often containing sexual or mature content.

Games that challenge the player with critical thinking to solve levels.

Set in a fictional universe, often (but not always) with fantastic or supernatural elements, alternate worlds, magic and monsters.

Usually containing sexual themes, content or more. Not safe for work most of the time.

Games that try to simulate real-world activities (like driving vehicles or living the life of someone else) with as much realism as possible. Simulators general...

Simple, fast-paced games with colorful graphics and catchy audio, that require few or no explanations, can be played in short bursts, and usually require a lot...

Games that feature 3D art that has a low polygon count per model. Generally used as an artistic style.

Endearing or adorable projects

Games with a heavy focus on storytelling and narrative.

Either prominently containing or entirely themed around romance, this genre is typically focused on interpersonal romantic relationships between characters and...

Inspired by (or directly containing elements of) storytelling and visual design that are otherwise most commonly seen in Japanese animation.

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Story based experiences

Games made with ASCII/Enterbrain/Kadokawa Games' RPG Maker series of game engines. Includes, but is not limited to the following: RPG Maker 2000 RPG Maker...

Games with a woman as the main character.