The Top Game Genres that Gamers Want to See More of in 2020 and Beyond

Let’s start taking feedback from gamers on what they actually enjoy to play.

It’s that easy. These days, the majority of AAA game studios release more of the same, with a new coat of paint and better graphics, without considering what gamers actually want. After the recent debacle with Pokemon Sword and Shield, where gamers complained about reused content, barren areas of the map, and stale gameplay, developers need to take the voice of the gamer more seriously during pre-production.

So, what do gamers actually want? It’s pretty obvious, it has been the same thing since the dawn of video games: gamers want a fun, new experience. Yes, sometimes they want it to be with the same IP, same genre; but always with some variation.

With that in mind, let’s explore some commonly under-served game genres and concepts, that players in 2020 has asked for more of!

In Demand — Party Battler

Fall Guys, a Party Battler that has recently garnered a massive audience.

I recently wrote an article about games that players are gravitating to during the global pandemic this year. So it is no surprise that I will put up the “party battler” genre up for the most in demand today. We have seen a boost of games in this genre, so they are not particularly…