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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.

Focusing on systems that perform tasks automatically, this category includes games where players design, build, and manage processes to achieve specific outcomes.

Games where you discover new locations by traveling around in the game's environment

Games that can be played using only a mouse or other pointing device, and don't require any other input.

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