Types of Video Games & Subgenres: Which Are Most Popular?

To help organize the video game canon for those interested in dreaming up and coding their own games, there are a number of different types of video games and their subgenres. Read on to learn more about the types of video games - maybe you’ll find a new genre to explore and make!

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