Game Franchises

Elden Ring

Action RPG

FromSoftware's open-world action RPG set in the Lands Between, created in collaboration with George R.R. Martin. Known for deep lore, punishing but fair combat, and extraordinary world design.

Dark Souls

Action RPG

The trilogy that defined the Soulslike genre. Interconnected world design, cryptic lore, and demanding combat that rewards patience and mastery.

Nintendo's flagship action-adventure franchise starring Link on a quest to save Hyrule. Breath of the Wild (2017) revolutionized open-world design. Tears of the Kingdom (2023) expanded on its foundations.

Final Fantasy

JRPG

Square Enix's landmark JRPG anthology series, each entry featuring a new world and story. From the turn-based classics to the action-focused modern entries, Final Fantasy has defined the JRPG genre for 35 years.

The world's most-played PC game and the centerpiece of competitive MOBA esports. Two teams of five champions compete to destroy the opposing nexus. Known for its deep champion roster, high skill ceiling, and massive esports ecosystem (LCS, LEC, LCK, Worlds).

Riot Games' tactical FPS combining precise gunplay with hero abilities. Each agent has a unique kit that creates tactical depth beyond traditional shooters. Features a prominent esports scene with the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT).

Counter-Strike

FPS

The original competitive FPS and grandfather of esports. Counter-Strike 2 (2023) replaced CS:GO with updated visuals on the Source 2 engine. Teams of terrorists and counter-terrorists compete in bomb defusal and hostage rescue scenarios.

Epic Games' battle royale that became a cultural phenomenon. 100 players drop, build structures, and fight to be the last one standing. Known for its seasonal events, crossover skins, and concerts held inside the game.

Minecraft

Sandbox

The best-selling game of all time. Players gather resources, craft tools, and build structures in procedurally generated worlds. Minecraft spans survival, creative, and adventure modes and has an enormous modding ecosystem.

Call of Duty

FPS

The dominant military FPS franchise with annual releases. Known for fast-paced multiplayer, cinematic single-player campaigns, and the Warzone battle royale. One of the highest-grossing entertainment franchises of all time.

God of War

Action RPG

Sony's flagship action RPG series following Kratos — originally a Greek mythology saga, rebooted in 2018 as a Norse mythology narrative with Kratos and his son Atreus. Known for cinematic production values and emotional storytelling.

Hollow Knight

Metroidvania

Team Cherry's acclaimed indie Metroidvania set in the underground kingdom of Hallownest. Beautiful hand-drawn art, demanding combat, and a rich lore delivered through environmental storytelling. One of the highest-rated indie games ever made.

Hades

Roguelike

Supergiant's genre-defining roguelite where you play as Zagreus, son of Hades, fighting your way out of the Underworld. Praised for seamlessly integrating narrative into the roguelite loop and exceptional gameplay feel.

The highest-grossing media franchise of all time. Trainers catch, train, and battle Pokémon across a main series of JRPGs, spinoffs, mobile games (Pokémon GO), and the Trading Card Game.

Dota 2

MOBA

Valve's free-to-play MOBA and one of the most complex and deep strategy games ever made. The International, Dota 2's annual world championship, has offered the largest prize pools in esports history (over $40M in 2021).

Apex Legends

Battle Royale

Respawn's free-to-play hero battle royale set in the Titanfall universe. 60 players in squads of three compete to be the last team standing. Known for fluid movement mechanics, character abilities, and a robust ping system.

The Witcher

Action RPG

CD Projekt Red's critically acclaimed action RPG trilogy following monster hunter Geralt of Rivia. The Witcher 3 is widely regarded as one of the greatest open-world RPGs ever made, offering hundreds of hours of content and meaningful narrative choices.

Cyberpunk 2077

Action RPG

CD Projekt Red's open-world action RPG set in the dystopian Night City. After a troubled launch in 2020, major patches and the Phantom Liberty expansion transformed it into one of the best-reviewed games of 2023.

Baldur's Gate

Action RPG

Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 is a landmark CRPG based on Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. After an acclaimed Early Access period, the full release in 2023 swept Game of the Year awards and sold millions of copies on PC and console.

The Elder Scrolls

Action RPG

Bethesda's iconic open-world RPG franchise spanning Morrowind, Oblivion, and the legendary Skyrim. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has sold over 60 million copies and been re-released on virtually every platform since 2011.

Grand Theft Auto

Action RPG

Rockstar Games' open-world crime franchise is one of the best-selling series in history. GTA V has sold over 200 million copies. GTA VI was officially announced in 2023 and is one of the most anticipated games ever made.

Red Dead Redemption

Action RPG

Rockstar's epic open-world western franchise. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a technical and narrative masterpiece set in a dying frontier America — widely considered one of the greatest games ever made.

Diablo

Action RPG

Blizzard's dark action RPG franchise defined the loot-driven ARPG genre. Diablo IV launched in 2023 to strong sales and continuing seasonal content, competing with Path of Exile for the ARPG audience.

Blizzard's team-based hero shooter. Overwatch 2 replaced the original game in 2022 as a free-to-play live-service title. Despite controversy over its business model, it remains one of the most-played shooters globally.

Street Fighter

Fighting

Capcom's legendary fighting game franchise. Street Fighter 6 launched in 2023 to critical acclaim, praised for its accessible controls, deep mechanics, and the World Tour story mode. It has revitalized the competitive fighting game community.

Nintendo's all-star platform fighter series pitting iconic characters from across gaming history against each other. Ultimate features the largest roster in series history with 89 characters.

Stardew Valley

Sandbox

A beloved farming simulation RPG created entirely by solo developer Eric Barone (ConcernedApe). Players inherit a run-down farm and build it into a thriving homestead while forming relationships with townsfolk.

Pocketpair's open-world survival game featuring creature-collecting mechanics with crafting, base-building, and combat. Launched to 25 million players in its first month, making it one of Steam's biggest Early Access launches ever.

Helldivers 2

Action RPG

Arrowhead's third-person co-op shooter where players defend Super Earth from alien threats across a galactic war that evolves in real time. Its satirical tone, community-driven narrative, and satisfying gunplay made it a 2024 phenomenon.

Path of Exile

Action RPG

Grinding Gear Games' free-to-play ARPG with one of the deepest build systems in gaming. Path of Exile 2 launched in Early Access in 2024 and is positioned as the definitive answer to Diablo IV.

Monster Hunter

Action RPG

Capcom's co-op hunting RPG franchise where players track, fight, and craft weapons from massive creatures. Monster Hunter: World broke the series into global mainstream success in 2018. Monster Hunter Wilds launched in 2025 to massive sales.

Resident Evil

Horror

Capcom's landmark survival horror franchise. The RE Engine-powered remake trilogy (RE2, RE3, RE4) has revitalized the series, with Resident Evil 4 Remake being widely praised as one of 2023's best games.

Star Wars Jedi

Action RPG

Respawn's third-person action-adventure series following Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis. Jedi: Survivor expanded on Fallen Order's soulslike combat, receiving critical acclaim for its story, combat, and world design.

Starfield

Action RPG

Bethesda's first new IP in 25 years — an open-world space RPG set 300 years in the future. Launched as an Xbox exclusive in 2023, the Shattered Space expansion arrived in 2024.

Celeste

Metroidvania

A precision platformer about climbing a mountain, widely considered one of the best indie games ever made. Celeste's tight controls, emotional story about mental health, and extensive assist options made it a benchmark for the genre.

Dead Cells

Roguelike

A roguelite Metroidvania with precise combat and procedurally generated runs. Motion Twin's Dead Cells sold over 10 million copies and expanded with paid DLC including a Castlevania crossover.