Games · AI
Can AI deliver it?
How far today's tooling gets on each kind of game system, rated high, medium or low per tag. A niche takes the lowest rating of its tags. Own rubric, updated as tools change. Rubric last reviewed .
AI-buildability · high · 124 tags
High
text, logic, cards, idle and puzzle: the model writes most of it
- PuzzleM effort 2 / 10 · high discrete rules, levels are data
- Visual NovelM effort 2 / 10 · high script, choices and static art
- LogicM effort 2 / 10 · high deductive rules and grids
- Hidden ObjectM effort 2 / 10 · high static scenes with click targets
- Choose Your Own AdventureM effort 2 / 10 · high branching text with light state
- Interactive FictionM effort 1 / 10 · high prose plus a state machine
- IncrementalM effort 1 / 10 · high formulas and upgrade tables
- IdlerM effort 1 / 10 · high number growth curves and a UI
- Card GameM effort 2 / 10 · high rules engine and card data
- DeckbuildingM effort 3 / 10 · high card pools and run logic
- Card BattlerM effort 3 / 10 · high card rules plus simple encounter logic
- Word GameM effort 1 / 10 · high dictionary logic and simple UI
- Match 3M effort 2 / 10 · high grid matching rules and cascades
- SolitaireM effort 1 / 10 · high fixed rules, cards and a table
- SokobanM effort 2 / 10 · high grid pushing rules and level files
- Roguelike DeckbuilderM effort 3 / 10 · high deckbuilding rules plus procedural runs
- TypingM effort 1 / 10 · high keyboard input against a word list
- TriviaM effort 1 / 10 · high question bank and scoring
- ChessM effort 1 / 10 · high fully specified rules and known engines
- Text-BasedD effort 1 / 10 · high the game is text and branching logic
- ArcadeM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- PlatformerM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- 2D PlatformerM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Multiple EndingsM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Point & ClickM effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- RoguelikeM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- RogueliteM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Puzzle PlatformerM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Bullet HellM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Dating SimM effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- Score AttackM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Shoot 'Em UpM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Top-Down ShooterM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- InvestigationM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Precision PlatformerM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Time ManagementM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- TabletopM effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- Board GameM effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- Tower DefenseM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Perma DeathM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- RunnerM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Inventory ManagementM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Grid-Based MovementM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Twin Stick ShooterM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Auto BattlerM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- CookingM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Mystery DungeonM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Dynamic NarrationM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- GamblingM effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- Escape RoomM effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- OtomeM effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- Shop KeeperM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- MinigamesM effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- Bullet HeavenM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Time AttackM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Traditional RoguelikeM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- SpellingM effort 1 / 10 · high effort 1 sits in the high band
- Desktop CompanionM effort 1 / 10 · high effort 1 sits in the high band
- BilliardsM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- DiceM effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- MahjongM effort 1 / 10 · high effort 1 sits in the high band
- Intentionally Awkward ControlsM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- LemmingsM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- BowlingM effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Female ProtagonistT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- MysteryT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Psychological HorrorT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- RomanceT effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- NatureT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- LGBTQ+T effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- PsychologicalT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- ThrillerT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- DetectiveT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Artificial IntelligenceT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- CatsT effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- NoirT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- ScienceT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- ConspiracyT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- DogsT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- FaithT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- HackingT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- AnimalsT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Based On A NovelT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- BirdsT effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- 2DD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- AtmosphericD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- ColorfulD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- CuteD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Pixel GraphicsD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- RelaxingD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- FunnyD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- AnimeD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- RetroD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- Family FriendlyD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- StylizedD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Top-DownD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- LinearD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- CartoonyD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- DarkD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- ComedyD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- MinimalistD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- Hand-drawnD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Side ScrollerD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- CartoonD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- EmotionalD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- 1990'sD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- SurrealD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- 1980sD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- AbstractD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- Dialogue HeavyD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Dark HumorD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- ShortD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- PsychedelicD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- MemesD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- CozyD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- PhilosophicalD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- Dark ComedyD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- ExperimentalD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- WholesomeD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- ParodyD effort 2 / 10 · high effort 2 sits in the high band
- SatireD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- NarrativeD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- EpisodicD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
- Silent ProtagonistD effort 3 / 10 · high effort 3 sits in the high band
AI-buildability · medium · 181 tags
Medium
2D action and light systems: playable with real work on feel
- RhythmM effort 3 / 10 · medium audio sync, timing precision and music rights
- PinballM effort 3 / 10 · medium ball physics and table feel need tuning, not text logic
- ActionM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- AdventureM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- SimulationM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- StrategyM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- RPGM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- ExplorationM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Action-AdventureM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- CombatM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- ShooterM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Choices MatterM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- SurvivalM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Character CustomizationM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- ManagementM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- SandboxM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- 3D PlatformerM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- TacticalM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Action RoguelikeM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Resource ManagementM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- BuildingM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Turn-Based StrategyM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Procedural GenerationM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Turn-Based TacticsM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- SportsM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Walking SimulatorM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Turn-Based CombatM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Survival HorrorM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- CraftingM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Local MultiplayerM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Hack and SlashM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Dungeon CrawlerM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- JRPGM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Life SimM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Base BuildingM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- EconomyM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Local Co-OpM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- CollectathonM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- StealthM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Strategy RPGM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Arena ShooterM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Real Time TacticsM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Turn-BasedM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- LootM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- City BuilderM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Tactical RPGM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- WargameM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Beat 'em upM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- FlightM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- 4 Player LocalM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Party-Based RPGM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- ParkourM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Creature CollectorM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- AutomationM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Level EditorM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- MetroidvaniaM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- DestructionM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Farming SimM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Space SimM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Party GameM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- SwordplayM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Vehicular CombatM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Colony SimM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- TradingM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Quick-Time EventsM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Split ScreenM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Bullet TimeM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- 6DOFM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Gun CustomizationM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- AgricultureM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- MiningM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Time ManipulationM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- FMVM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- God GameM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- FishingM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Hex GridM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Boomer ShooterM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Trading Card GameM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Political SimM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- TanksM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- HuntingM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- TransportationM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- ProgrammingM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Real-TimeM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Job SimulatorM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- DiplomacyM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- On-Rails ShooterM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- SailingM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- ArcheryM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Naval CombatM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Music-Based Procedural GenerationM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- SniperM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- BoxingM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Outbreak SimM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- GolfM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- SubmarineM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Medical SimM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Mini GolfM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Boss RushM effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- WrestlingM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- TennisM effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- SkateboardingM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- CyclingM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- HockeyM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- SkiingM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- SnowboardingM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- BMXM effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- FantasyT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- HorrorT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Sci-fiT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- MagicT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- SpaceT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- MedievalT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- FuturisticT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Dark FantasyT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- ZombiesT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Post-apocalypticT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- HistoricalT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- WarT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- DemonsT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- SupernaturalT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- AliensT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- MilitaryT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- CyberpunkT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- RobotsT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- ModernT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- DystopianT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- CapitalismT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- MythologyT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Alternate HistoryT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- CrimeT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- MusicT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- LovecraftianT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- DragonsT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- UndergroundT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- GothicT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- World War IIT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Martial ArtsT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- MechsT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- UnderwaterT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- VampiresT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Time TravelT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- PiratesT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- NinjaT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- SteampunkT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- WesternT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- DinosaursT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- SnowT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- NavalT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- TrainsT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Cold WarT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- HeistT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- HorsesT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- Villain ProtagonistT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- TranshumanismT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- FarmingT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- MarsT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- WerewolvesT effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- RomeT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- SpaceshipsT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- World War IT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- DwarvesT effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- WuxiaT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- VikingsT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- SamuraiT effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- 3DD effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Story RichD effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- First-PersonD effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- Third PersonD effort 6 / 10 · medium effort 6 sits in the medium band
- DifficultD effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- ViolentD effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- GoreD effort 5 / 10 · medium effort 5 sits in the medium band
- 2.5DD effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- IsometricD effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Lore-RichD effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- NonlinearD effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Comic BookD effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Fast-PacedD effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- VoxelD effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- PartyD effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
- Jump ScareD effort 4 / 10 · medium effort 4 sits in the medium band
AI-buildability · low · 50 tags
Low
netcode, physics, fighting, VR, racing sims: tooling does not get there
- PvEM effort 6 / 10 · low online co-op against AI still needs the whole netcode stack
- PhysicsM effort 5 / 10 · low emergent simulation bugs need hands-on tuning
- PvPM effort 8 / 10 · low authoritative servers, latency compensation, cheating
- Co-opM effort 7 / 10 · low co-op on Steam means online sessions and drop-in sync
- Online Co-OpM effort 8 / 10 · low netcode, lobbies and state sync across machines
- RacingM effort 6 / 10 · low vehicle handling, track content and opponent AI
- DrivingM effort 6 / 10 · low vehicle handling feel is tuned by hand
- 2D FighterM effort 5 / 10 · low frame-precise animation and rollback netcode
- Automobile SimM effort 7 / 10 · low tyre, suspension and drivetrain simulation
- 3D FighterM effort 7 / 10 · low 3D hit volumes plus the fighting-game tuning load
- FightingM effort 7 / 10 · low frame data, hitboxes and rollback netcode
- Combat RacingM effort 6 / 10 · low vehicle physics plus weapons and AI drivers
- Hero ShooterM effort 9 / 10 · low competitive netcode plus hero balance and content cadence
- Battle RoyaleM effort 10 / 10 · low 100-player servers and constant live ops
- Looter ShooterM effort 8 / 10 · low online co-op and a loot economy on top of a shooter
- Co-op CampaignM effort 8 / 10 · low shared campaign state over the network
- MMORPGM effort 10 / 10 · low persistent world servers and a live economy
- Open World Survival CraftM effort 9 / 10 · low dedicated multiplayer servers over a large content build
- Asynchronous MultiplayerM effort 5 / 10 · low a backend with accounts and persistent turns
- MOBAM effort 9 / 10 · low competitive netcode plus a balanced hero roster
- OffroadM effort 7 / 10 · low terrain and suspension physics
- MotorbikeM effort 7 / 10 · low two-wheel physics and rider animation
- Social DeductionM effort 7 / 10 · low online lobbies, voice or chat, live player base
- Extraction ShooterM effort 8 / 10 · low online PvPvE sessions with persistent stash servers
- MotocrossM effort 7 / 10 · low bike physics plus track content
- VRD effort 6 / 10 · low headset interaction, comfort and per-device testing
- Open WorldM effort 8 / 10 · low effort 8 sits in the low band
- FPSM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- Immersive SimM effort 8 / 10 · low effort 8 sits in the low band
- Action RPGM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- Third-Person ShooterM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- RTSM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- Souls-likeM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- CRPGM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- Grand StrategyM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- Class-BasedM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- Spectacle fighterM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- Action RTSM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- Character Action GameM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- 4XM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- Football (Soccer)M effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- Real-Time with PauseM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- BasketballM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- BikesM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- Football (American)M effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- BaseballM effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- AssassinsT effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- SuperheroT effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- RealisticD effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
- CinematicD effort 7 / 10 · low effort 7 sits in the low band
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