16 pixels by 16 pixels is a common resolution for assets matching a low-res pixel art aesthetic. Although the assets may not be specifically 16x16, they are des...
Games that defy the traditional approach to game design and offer unique, interesting and often strange experiences.
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Utilizing content created by algorithms rather than human made content. Often utilizes a "seed," a relatively small string that is used to control the randomiza...
Focusing on characters who display obsessive, possessive, or violent affection, often blurring the line between love and danger. Frequently set within psycholog...
Visuals that resemble strokes drawn by a hand, as opposed to digital authoring tools that create perfect strokes.
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!)
Typically small graphics that can be used to represent something, like items or actions
A turn-based game mechanic is the opposite of a real-time game mechanic. In a Turn-By-Turn mechanic (synonym) , each player has to wait for the other to have pl...
Self-published, small-circulation booklets of original and appropriated texts and images on controversial or niche topics in unpolished or unusual layouts, or s...
A game that has some of or all of the mechanics: Limited interaction or the ability to be played without interaction, rapid growth - often exponential, prestige...
Containing gay characters or plot lines.
Provides tools that let you customize characters with either free form sliders or combinations of pre-made options.
Projects created for or compatible with the 2025 edition of Farming Simulator, featuring agricultural equipment, vehicles, and tools. Includes mods, add-ons, an...
Featuring gameplay that moves horizontally across a scrolling background, with characters typically walking, running, or jumping from left to right. Often inclu...
Focusing on automation and minimal player interaction, idle games let you watch progress unfold over time. Players often engage in occasional interactions like...
Something out of the ordinary, or peculiar. Often far beyond one's imagination.
Related to the process of arranging game maps using a set of tile graphics (often call tilesets )
Includes or is about animals
Games that are unearthly and bizarre in theme, aesthetic or story.
The act of operating, maintaining, and growing a farm, which provide either story backdrops or direct mechanical influences for interactive works in this genre.
Bursting with vibrant hues and lively designs, these projects utilize a rich palette to create visually engaging and dynamic experiences.
Projects made with the all-in-one cross-platform 2D game development engine
Work centered on following a character through the ups and downs during a notable part of their life. There's often more of an emphasis on characterization, rel...
An adventure where choices actually impact the story.
First-Person Shooter refers to a genre where the camera is at the same place as your eyes: you see (on screen) the scenes just like you'd experience it.
Contains lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender characters or plot lines. Expanded to include queer, intersex and agender identities.
Blending elements of action and exploration, these games often feature combat, puzzle-solving, and narrative-driven quests. Players navigate immersive worlds, o...
Games made by devs who identify as queer.
Games where you have to manage resources in order to complete objectives.