Titles where the primary element consists of you controlling the actions of the protagonist directly, often requiring quick reflexes and rewarding accuracy and timing. Typical sub-genres: stealth, hack & slash, platformer, sandbox, survival/horror

Titles where the action takes place for you, generally without constraints on time or significant confrontation. Typical sub-genres: exploration, point & click, visual novel

Titles which are often adapted from non-video game predecessors and typically played on a fixed board or using decks of various cards. Typical sub-genres: card, board

Titles where the primary element involves one-on-one combat between two characters, often requiring extensive use of button combinations to be successful Typical sub-genres: boxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling