Meta description: Depending on the gameplay and characteristics, the category of video games changes. Take a look at the video game categories and choose your favourite. 

Change and innovation are two necessary aspects of growth. Video games are a very popular form of entertainment, and this industry keeps growing following the principles of change and innovation. 

Video games are no longer clear cut; they combine different categories, genres, and technologies to make things more innovative and creative. With a wide range of genres to choose from and further subcategories, nothing falls short here. 

Starting from point of view shooter games to stimulation games, video game categories have something for everyone. In the world of video games, anything is possible—a world where heroes rise to the challenge, filled with mysteries and unparallel excitement. 

Get on an adventure to learn more about the world of video games and decide whether you prefer fast-paced action games, mind-bending puzzles, or heart thrilling adventures. There is a genre for everyone. Let’s know more about it in depth. 

Sandbox

The sandbox genre gives players a world to explore and interact with other players. Instead of just doing a single task and finishing the game, players can do various tasks and activities in this virtual world. 

Few of the popular sandbox games include:

• Minecraft
• Grand Theft Auto
• The Sims
• The Forest 

Puzzlers and Party Games

When all the people gather together for some fun, you need a game that can incorporate them all. Games like  Teen Patti Baaz are fun tabletop games. These traditional tabletop games fall under the genre of puzzlers and party games. 

These games always have a multiplayer element and provide an immersive collective experience. The puzzle games are ideal for players looking to put their game to good use; the problems provided by the games require the players to use their problem-solving skills.  

• Jackbox Party Pack (party game)
• The Talos Principle (puzzler)
• Portal 2 (puzzler)

Real-time Strategy (RTS)

The games in real time strategy require the players to make strategic decisions and manage resources. These games involve gathering resources, building the base, deploying military units, and engaging in combat with the enemies. 

• Warcraft
• Age of Empires
• Command & Conquer
• Dawn of war 
• The close combat series

Shooters (FPS and TPS)

The shooter genre is another long-standing one in which the players will have to purchase and use weapons to defeat their opponents. There are several sub genres within the category which includes the first person shooter game, third person shooter game, tactical shooter games, hero shooter etc. 

• Team fortress 2 
• Halo (FPS)
• Gears of War (TPS)
• DOOM (FPS)

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)

Multiplayer online battle arenas could be considered something that falls under the category of strategy games. This category of game revolves around the player taking a character and controlling it; it is a multiplayer game where each character has special abilities. 

• Dota 2
• League of Legends
• Smite
•  Guilty Gear 2: Overture
• Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

Role-playing 

The basic theme of the role-playing video game is simple, the players have to assume the roles of characters within a fictional world and progress in the game by completing tasks. 

• Skyrim
• The Witcher 3 (ARPG)
• Fallout 4
•  Dragon Slayer series
•  The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar

Simulation Games 

Simulation video games are where players have to do various real time activities from real life. This category of game often requires players to manage resources, make strategic decisions, and solve problems.

The popular subcategory of simulation genres includes city building games, business simulation games, life simulation games, sports simulation games, flight simulation games, and other vehicle simulation games.   

• Forza Motorsport
• Madden NFL
• NBA2K
•  Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis
•  Crash Team Racing