Genres & Vibes
The genre of a video game defines its universe and thematic foundations. The emotional atmosphere, meanwhile, maintains a consistent ambiance, influencing how the player perceives events, dialogues, and actions. It generates lasting sensations that enhance immersion and overall coherence.
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| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fantasy | Worlds featuring magic, supernatural beings, and fantastical elements, whether in a real or fictional setting. Often used when the universe lacks the depth to fit a more specific fantasy subgenre. |
| Dark Fantasy | A grim and pessimistic type of fantasy, often with horror elements. Brutal worlds, tormented or amoral protagonists, where good and evil blur. |
| High Fantasy | Entirely imaginary worlds with multiple races, societies, and cultures. Often featuring a deep lore, a detailed map, and a rich mythology. Typically follows multiple heroes or a group on an epic quest against powerful evil forces. |
| Heroic Fantasy | A singular hero embarks on a quest or battles foes in a fantastical world. Focused on action and the hero's exploits. |
| Urban Fantasy | Magic and mythical creatures exist secretly in a modern or historical real-world setting. A genre blending fantasy and supernatural mystery. |
| Fantastic | Supernatural events intrude into our world, unknown and terrifying to the characters, unlike fantasy where the paranormal is accepted. |
| Sci-fi | Speculative fiction exploring futuristic, technological, scientific, or extraterrestrial themes. |
| Hard Sci-fi | Strict scientific accuracy. Focuses on real-world physics, engineering, and technology, often extrapolating from current scientific principles. |
| Space Opera | Epic adventures set in vast interstellar civilizations. Features space battles, political intrigue, heroic characters, and conflicts of galactic proportions. |
| Post-Apocalyptic | A world devastated by catastrophe (nuclear, pandemic, ecological…), where survival, rebuilding, and battling a hostile environment are central to the experience. |
| Anticipation Sci-Fi | A realistic and predictive approach, envisioning near-future worlds shaped by emerging technologies, scientific progress, and societal shifts. Explores the plausible consequences of innovation on humanity. |
| Dystopian | Oppressive societies, authoritarian regimes, or dehumanizing systems, where individuals struggle against a cruel and inescapable social order. |
| Cyberpunk | Dystopian future where high-tech meets societal decay. Themes of hacking, cybernetics, AI, and corporate dominance in a neon-lit, oppressive world. |
| Steampunk | Retro-futuristic worlds inspired by the 19th century, where steam-powered machines and Victorian aesthetics shape an alternative technological evolution. |
| Dieselpunk | Retro-futuristic aesthetic inspired by the interwar years, blending diesel-powered technology, Art Deco design, and alternate worlds infused with a vintage, rebellious energy. |
| Biopunk | Focuses on biotechnology, genetic engineering, and human enhancement. Explores the ethical dilemmas and dangers of manipulating life at a molecular level. |
| Surrealist | Worlds where reality blends with the absurd or the fantastical in a disorienting way, creating dreamlike, sometimes nightmarish, atmospheres that invite interpretation. |
| Lovecraftian | An atmosphere of existential horror where incomprehensible and indescribable entities threaten sanity, dragging the player into a spiral of unease and madness. |
| Historical | An immersive reconstruction of real historical periods, with a keen focus on cultural, political, and social details, offering a deep and authentic experience of past eras. |
| Medieval | Universe inspired by the Middle Ages, characterized by castles, knights, feudal battles, and a historical aesthetic. |
| Uchronia | One or more key historical events have diverged, creating an alternate reality with different technologies, regimes, or conflicts from our known timeline. |
| Horror | Atmosphere of fear, anxiety, and tension, using supernatural, psychological, or grotesque elements to immerse the player in a macabre and oppressive setting. |
| Slasher | Characters being hunted by an relentless, often masked killer, creating a tense and sometimes gory atmosphere where escape and survival are crucial. |
| Thriller | Narrative built around suspense, twists, and constant tension, immersing the player in complex plots often mixed with psychological or supernatural elements. |
| Detective | Focused on investigation, where the player takes on the role of a detective or investigator, gathering clues, interrogating characters, and reconstructing crime scenes to solve complex mysteries. |
| Western | Inspired by the American Wild West, featuring arid landscapes, high-noon duels, frontier struggles, and tales of outlaws, bounty hunters, and pioneers in a lawless, rugged world. |
| Kaiju | A world of colossal monsters, rooted in Japanese pop culture, unleashing destruction and engaging in titanic battles against humanity or each other. |
| Superhero | Universe where extraordinary abilities define heroes and villains, blending high-octane action, acrobatic combat, and themes of justice, redemption, and power. |
| Mecha | World where giant war machines, piloted by skilled warriors, engage in high-stakes battles, mixing advanced technology, large-scale combat, and themes of duty and war. |
| Greco-Roman Mythology | Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman legends, featuring gods, demigods, heroes, and mythical creatures. |
| Norse Mythology | World rooted in Scandinavian legends, with powerful gods, mythical creatures, legendary realms, and themes of fate and Ragnarök. |
| Egyptian Mythology | Ancient Egypt, where gods, pharaohs, funerary rites, and desert mysteries intertwine with myths of the afterlife. |
| African Mythologies | Drawn from the diverse myths, spirits, and ancestral stories of Africa's rich cultural heritage. |
| South Asian Mythology | Based on Indian epics, featuring divine beings and cosmic battles. |
| East Asian Mythologies | Inspired by Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese folklore, featuring spirits, deities, and ancestral myths. (NOT WAIFU AND MANGA STUFF) |
| Mesoamerican Mythology | Inspired by Aztec, Maya, and other Mesoamerican civilizations, featuring powerful deities, sacrificial rituals, and mystical symbolism. |