* Dungeon Crawler * Large explorable levels * Remembers every enemy killed, gold dropped, pot smashed, etc. * Includes level editor * Very simple combat * No randomization * Permadeath * Weak ending

* Puzzle * Atmospheric visuals/audio * Semi-explorable puzzle 'worlds' instead of levels. * Wide variety of mechanics * Music gets repetitive * Audio bugs * No control remapping * 7+ hours long

* Combat Racing * Colorful vector art * Good variety of weapons/stages/bosses * RPG'esk XP can use to upgrade ship * Poorly written story * Camera design flaw * EXTREME cheating from AI / Bots

* Racing * Outrun & Top Gear inspired * Many unique courses * Optional split screen * Very fast paced * Rollercoaster-like tracks * Cheating AI * Casual, best played in short bursts

* Management / Action * Run a store * Haggle w/customers * Optional combat * Cute characters * Light comedy * No mouse support * 4:3 resolutions * No achievement/cards * Classic * 20+ hours long

* 3D Platformer * Cute characters * Good music * Non-linear levels w/sidequests * Mod support & active community * Camera/Collision issues * Poor optimization * Misleading game title * 15+ hours long

* 2D Platformer * Gish inspired character * Limited Physics * Rebindable keys * Atmospheric art style * Extremely buggy * Overused art assets * Boring levels/story/music/bosses * Broken level editor

* RPG * Unusual turn based battle system * Moral choices significantly impact narrative / battle difficulty / main character personality * 4th wall break * Memorable soundtrack * About 15 hours long

* Open world action adventure * Commentary describes players actions during gameplay * Quick travel * Good ending * Unexpected plot twist 2/3 through * Slow character movement * 10 hours to 100%

* First person platformer * Travel by grappling hook * No fall damage * Instant respawn * Poor level design * Weak story/ending * Motion sickness * Best with keyboard + mouse * 4-5 hours long