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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 generally require more study and orientation than arcade games, and the best simulators are also educational.

Games that aim to startle and unnerve the player.

Games where the primary goal is keeping the player character alive under harsh circumstances such as dwindling resources or a hostile environment.

Shambling undead humans who died after being infected by some sort of virus and are now "alive" again, commonly known for the desire to kill living human beings. Commonly paired with the (post-)apocalyptic genre.