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.