It wasn't that long ago that these genres were niche at best or brand-new approaches to gaming in general.

One thing that the gaming community can never seem to agree on is genre definitions. What exactly is a visual novel, and what’s the real difference between psychological and survival horror? Genres ...

If I had to crown a genre as the most popular gaming niche of the year, I’d be tempted to pick roguelikes. They’ve dominated the gaming world in 2025, with subgenres like casino roguelikes, ...