PC Wizard

If you're playing a game where the main thing you're doing is using guns or other weapons to take out enemies—whether you're aiming down sights, running and gunning, or sniping from a distance—then you're probably playing a shooter.

There are two main types:

FIRST PERSON SHOOTERS put you right behind the character’s eyes—like Call of Duty or Valorant.

THIRD PERSON SHOOTERS show your character from behind, like in Marvel Rivals or Gears of War.

If the action is fast, there's a lot of shooting, and reflexes matter more than anything else, that’s definitely a shooter.

Are you controlling a character who levels up, learns new skills, picks dialogue options, and maybe even chooses different story paths? That’s a role-playing game—or RPG for short.

In RPGs, it’s not just about action; it’s about building your character over time and often following a story. Whether it's a fantasy world like in Skyrim, or a futuristic setting like Cyberpunk 2077, if you’re customizing your build, doing quests, and making choices that affect the story or gameplay, you’re in RPG territory.

Now, if you’re playing something that’s all about exploring, solving puzzles, and getting deep into a story—without a big focus on combat—you’re probably playing an adventure game.

Think of games like The Legend of Zelda, Uncharted, or Life is Strange. You’re moving through the world, figuring things out, and usually experiencing a strong narrative. It’s more about the journey, not just action or leveling up.

If you’re dropped into a big map with a bunch of other players and the goal is to be the last one standing, you’re in a battle royale.

You usually start with nothing, loot weapons, and survive as the map gets smaller over time.

Examples:

💻 Performance-wise:

Battle royale games are very demanding because:

You need a strong GPU and CPU, plus a good internet connection, especially to avoid lag during intense fights.

If you're playing something that tries to mimic real life as closely as possible—whether it’s flying a plane, running a farm, or building a city—you’re in a simulation game.

These games often don’t have a big story or goal—you just kind of exist in the system and do tasks the way they would work in real life (or close to it).

Examples:

(flying)

(life sim)

or Euro Truck Simulator

💻 Performance-wise:

Simulation games can be surprisingly demanding, depending on how complex the systems are. Flight Simulator, for example, needs a very strong CPU and GPU because it loads tons of real-world data, weather, and terrain. But simpler sims like The Sims 4 run well even on modest systems.

If you’re controlling a bunch of units or people, making plans, and outsmarting opponents, you’re probably playing a strategy game. It’s less about fast reactions and more about thinking ahead and making smart decisions.

There are two types:

You take turns with the enemy (e.g., Civilization VI).

Everything happens at once, and you need to think quickly (e.g., StarCraft, Age of Empires).

💻 Performance-wise:

These games usually stress your CPU more than your GPU, especially in late-game when hundreds of units are moving. They don't always need a powerful graphics card, but a strong CPU and enough RAM can help keep things smooth.