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Games which seek to lead the player on a journey through an uncertain and challenging world.

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.

Focused on imparting a skill, lesson, or piece of information to its player that would be helpful to them in other aspects of life, such as a faster typing ability or knowledge about a period in history.

A perspective where the camera is placed directly above the player. Common in 2D games, but can also be used in 3D games.