๐ Gaming Glossary
Learn about games, genres, and gaming concepts โ explained simply.
Arcade Game
A fast-paced, easy-to-learn game focused on quick sessions and score chasing โ the classic style of 80s arcades.
HTML5 Game
A web-based game built with modern web standards (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) that runs directly in any browser without plugins.
Idle Game
A game where progress continues automatically even while the player is away โ click to start, then manage upgrades.
IO Game
Multiplayer browser games hosted on .io domains with simple mechanics and real-time competition.
Match-3 Game
A puzzle sub-genre where players swap adjacent tiles to line up 3 or more identical pieces to clear them.
Platformer
A game where the core mechanic is jumping between platforms, avoiding hazards, and reaching the end of a level.
Puzzle Game
A game that challenges the player to solve problems using logic, pattern recognition, or spatial reasoning.
Racing Game
A competitive driving game where players race vehicles to finish first or achieve the best time.
Shooter Game
A game where players use ranged weapons to defeat enemies โ covers FPS, third-person, and top-down styles.
Tower Defense
A strategy sub-genre where players place towers along a path to stop waves of enemies.