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 where you discover new locations by traveling around in the game's environment
A metroidvania is a game inspired by Metroid and Castlevania
It often involves exploration and gaining new abilities to access new areas or progress.
Games where the primary goal is keeping the player character alive under harsh circumstances such as dwindling resources or a hostile environment.
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