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Role-playing games let you assume the role of a protagonist, customizing their abilities, equipment, and appearances. Through exploration, dialogue, and strategic combat, players navigate worlds, uncover lore, complete missions, and level up their characters.

An alternate spin on the visual novel medium, usually with the same style of presentation but a more linear story that involves less decision-making or influence by the player.

Games with a heavy focus on storytelling and narrative.