Table 1.
Examples of games designated by level of complexity and social involvement
| Designation | Game style | Game examples |
|---|---|---|
| Complex and social | Multiplayer shooter | Halo, Call of Duty |
| Multiplayer action-adventure | Grand Theft Auto, Assassins Creed | |
| On-line role playing | Runescape, World of Warcraft | |
| Multiplayer sandbox | Minecraft, Half-Life 2 | |
| Complex and nonsocial | Solo role playing | Skyrim, Final Fantasy |
| Solo sport | FIFA, NHL14 | |
| Solo fighting | Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat | |
| Simple and social | Racing | Mario Kart, Need for Speed |
| Rhythm | Rock Band, Guitar Hero | |
| Party | Wii Party, Mario Party | |
| Simple and nonsocial | Puzzle | Candy Crush, Bejeweled |
| Platform | Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong | |
| Adventure | Legend of Zelda, Tomb Raider |
Adapted from Granic et al. [45••]