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. 2022 Feb 10;17(2):e0263645. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263645

Table 2. Game genre classification.

Game genre Examples Description
RPG (Role Playing Game) Mapel Story, Roblox Role-playing game. Each player takes on a character and accomplishes the role given within the game and completes various missions. Player’s character’s level is important.
FPS (First Person Shooter) Overwatch, Sudden Attack,Crazy Shooting Bubble Fighter, Counter Strike, Team Fortress2 1st person shooting game. The game user becomes a character within the game and engages in battles by using various weapons to attack or defend. The game is played from the first person view, so the player’s sense of immersion is maximized.
RTS (Real-Time Strategy) League of Legends, StarCraft1&2, Herosof the Storm, Clash Royale Real-time strategy simulation game. The game user becomes a commander and leads the battle using various strategies and tactics. Keen analytical ability, strategic decisions and problem solving skills are more important than physical skills.
Racing Talesrunner, Kart Rider Racing game uses cars, motorcycles, etc. and the game user needs eye-hand coordination ability to win the race.
Sports FIFA Online2, FIFA The game user either participates in sports or strategically controls a team of players to win.
Arcade/Shooting Minecraft, Elsword, Crazy Arcade Similar to the games played in offline arcades, these games are relatively simpler than other game genres and can get game results quickly by being immersed for a short span of time.