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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.

Uses two-dimensional "sprites", 2D images created and used on a flat plane, as opposed to the three-dimensional models or environments found in 3D games.

Offering easy-to-understand mechanics and accessible gameplay, this category emphasizes relaxed, enjoyable experiences suitable for players of all ages and skill levels.

Fangames are games built around established characters, stories, or worlds from other games or media.

Sprites are generally 2D images used in games to represent objects. They can be animated or static, and come in different styles like isometric or top-down.

Focused on using its text, moreso than its visuals or audio, to tell the bulk of its story/plot. (Still can have great audio and visuals, though!)