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BMGD supports 24 game type templates. Each adds genre-specific sections to your GDD.

Game Types

Action & Combat

Action Platformer

Side-scrolling or 3D platforming with combat mechanics.

Examples: Hollow Knight, Mega Man, Celeste

GDD sections:

  • Movement systems (jumps, dashes, wall mechanics)
  • Combat mechanics (melee/ranged, combos)
  • Level design patterns
  • Boss design

Shooter

Projectile combat with aiming mechanics.

Examples: Doom, Call of Duty, Splatoon

GDD sections:

  • Weapon systems
  • Aiming and accuracy
  • Enemy AI patterns
  • Level/arena design
  • Multiplayer considerations

Fighting

1v1 combat with combos and frame data.

Examples: Street Fighter, Tekken, Super Smash Bros.

GDD sections:

  • Frame data systems
  • Combo mechanics
  • Character movesets
  • Competitive balance
  • Netcode requirements

Strategy & Tactics

Strategy

Resource management with tactical decisions.

Examples: StarCraft, Civilization, Europa Universalis

GDD sections:

  • Resource systems
  • Unit/building design
  • AI opponent behavior
  • Map/scenario design
  • Victory conditions

Turn-Based Tactics

Grid-based movement with turn order.

Examples: XCOM, Fire Emblem, Into the Breach

GDD sections:

  • Grid and movement systems
  • Turn order mechanics
  • Cover and positioning
  • Unit progression
  • Procedural mission generation

Tower Defense

Wave-based defense with tower placement.

Examples: Bloons TD, Kingdom Rush, Plants vs. Zombies

GDD sections:

  • Tower types and upgrades
  • Wave design and pacing
  • Economy systems
  • Map design patterns
  • Meta-progression

RPG & Progression

RPG

Character progression with stats, inventory, and quests.

Examples: Final Fantasy, The Witcher, Baldur's Gate

GDD sections:

  • Character stats and leveling
  • Inventory and equipment
  • Quest system design
  • Combat system (action/turn-based)
  • Skill trees and builds

Roguelike

Procedural generation with permadeath and run-based progression.

Examples: Hades, Dead Cells, Spelunky

GDD sections:

  • Procedural generation rules
  • Permadeath and persistence
  • Run structure and pacing
  • Item/ability synergies
  • Meta-progression systems

Metroidvania

Interconnected world with ability gating.

Examples: Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Ori

GDD sections:

  • World map connectivity
  • Ability gating design
  • Backtracking flow
  • Secret and collectible placement
  • Power-up progression

Narrative & Story

Adventure

Story-driven exploration with puzzle elements.

Examples: Monkey Island, Myst, Life is Strange

GDD sections:

  • Puzzle design
  • Narrative delivery
  • Exploration mechanics
  • Dialogue systems
  • Story branching

Visual Novel

Narrative choices with branching story.

Examples: Doki Doki Literature Club, Phoenix Wright, Steins;Gate

GDD sections:

  • Branching narrative structure
  • Choice and consequence
  • Character routes
  • UI/presentation
  • Save/load states

Text-Based

Text input/output games with parser or choice mechanics.

Examples: Zork, 80 Days, Dwarf Fortress (adventure mode)

GDD sections:

  • Parser or choice systems
  • World model
  • Narrative structure
  • Text presentation
  • Save state management

Simulation & Management

Simulation

Realistic systems with management and building.

Examples: SimCity, RollerCoaster Tycoon, The Sims

GDD sections:

  • Core simulation loops
  • Economy modeling
  • AI agents/citizens
  • Building/construction
  • Failure states

Sandbox

Creative freedom with building and minimal objectives.

Examples: Minecraft, Terraria, Garry's Mod

GDD sections:

  • Creation tools
  • Physics/interaction systems
  • Persistence and saving
  • Sharing/community features
  • Optional objectives

Sports & Racing

Racing

Vehicle control with tracks and lap times.

Examples: Mario Kart, Forza, Need for Speed

GDD sections:

  • Vehicle physics model
  • Track design
  • AI opponents
  • Progression/career mode
  • Multiplayer racing

Sports

Team-based or individual sports simulation.

Examples: FIFA, NBA 2K, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

GDD sections:

  • Sport-specific rules
  • Player/team management
  • AI opponent behavior
  • Season/career modes
  • Multiplayer modes

Multiplayer

MOBA

Multiplayer team battles with hero selection.

Examples: League of Legends, Dota 2, Smite

GDD sections:

  • Hero/champion design
  • Lane and map design
  • Team composition
  • Matchmaking
  • Economy (gold/items)

Party Game

Local multiplayer with minigames.

Examples: Mario Party, Jackbox, Overcooked

GDD sections:

  • Minigame design patterns
  • Controller support
  • Round/game structure
  • Scoring systems
  • Player count flexibility

Horror & Survival

Survival

Resource gathering with crafting and persistent threats.

Examples: Don't Starve, Subnautica, The Forest

GDD sections:

  • Resource gathering
  • Crafting systems
  • Hunger/health/needs
  • Threat systems
  • Base building

Horror

Atmosphere and tension with limited resources.

Examples: Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Amnesia

GDD sections:

  • Fear mechanics
  • Resource scarcity
  • Sound design
  • Lighting and visibility
  • Enemy/threat design

Casual & Progression

Puzzle

Logic-based challenges and problem-solving.

Examples: Tetris, Portal, The Witness

GDD sections:

  • Puzzle mechanics
  • Difficulty progression
  • Hint systems
  • Level structure
  • Scoring/rating

Idle/Incremental

Passive progression with upgrades and automation.

Examples: Cookie Clicker, Adventure Capitalist, Clicker Heroes

GDD sections:

  • Core loop design
  • Prestige systems
  • Automation unlocks
  • Number scaling
  • Offline progress

Card Game

Deck building with card mechanics.

Examples: Slay the Spire, Hearthstone, Magic: The Gathering Arena

GDD sections:

  • Card design framework
  • Deck building rules
  • Mana/resource systems
  • Rarity and collection
  • Competitive balance

Rhythm

Rhythm

Music synchronization with timing-based gameplay.

Examples: Guitar Hero, Beat Saber, Crypt of the NecroDancer

GDD sections:

  • Note/beat mapping
  • Scoring systems
  • Difficulty levels
  • Music licensing
  • Input methods

Hybrid Types

Multiple game types can be combined. GDD sections from all selected types are included.

Hybrid Components Combined Sections
Action RPG Action Platformer + RPG Movement, combat, stats, inventory
Survival Horror Survival + Horror Resources, crafting, atmosphere, fear
Roguelike Deckbuilder Roguelike + Card Game Run structure, procedural gen, cards
Tactical RPG Turn-Based Tactics + RPG Grid movement, stats, progression
Open World Survival Sandbox + Survival Building, crafting, exploration