Whether you're new to gaming or have been around the block a few times, the new year is a great time to break out of the mold and explore something new. It's easy to get in a rut, playing the same video game genres year after year.
While there's nothing wrong with that, you may want to break up the monotony by trying something new. Whether you have a new gaming PC or prefer gaming on your smartphone, there's a wide world of games just waiting to be played. Keep reading to learn about some of the gaming genres worth trying in 2023.
Casino Games
Technological advances have changed gaming in just a few short years. Once upon a time, people traveled long distances to play their favorite games in brick-and-mortar casinos. However, that's beginning to change, with online casinos altering how people play games like roulette, blackjack, and poker. For those who enjoy these types of games, 2023 promises even more innovations, making it a good time to try out this genre.
Real-Time Strategy Games
A quick Google search reveals a lot of opinions about gaming; however, one thing is certain, online gaming keeps growing each year. Real-time strategy games are the way to go if you want to move away from the popular battle royale and massively multiplayer online games to something different in the new year.
In these games, you'll spawn units, build bases, and conquer your enemies. Blizzard Entertainment's StarCraft redefined the genre when it was released in 1998 on Microsoft Windows, and the series has continued to be one of the most popular available. Other popular titles worth trying include Age of Empires and Company of Heroes.
Driving Games
Whether your go-to console is a Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5, driving games are some of the most entertaining games you can find. You can do things in driving games that you could never dream of doing in real life.
Want to slow down the driver behind you by throwing a banana peel at their car? You can do that in Nintendo's world-famous Mario Kart franchise. If you just want to drive as far and as fast as you can, the simulation game franchise Forza is worth checking out. For those who love kicking back and listening to their favorite tunes while driving on the freeway, GTA 5 is a must-play title.
Shooter Games
First-person shooter (FPS) and third-person shooter (TPS) games are some of the most popular titles in the gaming industry. Chances are you've played this genre, but if you nor, there's no better time than the present. The genre is broad and includes many sub-genres, including battle royale titles like PUBG and Fortnite.
These games have legions of fans for a reason: they're fast-paced and highly entertaining. When you play an FPS, you take on the view of your game's character, witnessing the action as you would in real life. Doom, Call of Duty, and Half-Life are some of the most famous FPS franchises.
On the other hand, TPS gives you a view from above as you guide your character through various missions in games like Gears of War.
Puzzle Games
There's a lot of variety in the puzzle game drama, making it easy for everyone to find something they like. From word games to games that require you to solve puzzles to advance a story, if you want a challenge but prefer to keep it casual, these may be the games for you.
To advance in puzzle games, you'll go through a process of trial and error, observing how objects respond to how you manipulate them. Tetris is the most famous example of a puzzle game, and it has evolved over the years to include online competitive play.
Digital escape rooms have also become popular in recent years, with people solving riddles to unlock rooms and progress through the games.