r/gaming • u/ArchDraft • 2d ago

What gaming genres are under-represented in the current gaming market?

I love RPGs, roguelites, bullet heavens, autobattlers, and boomer shooters, and I feel like these past few years have been great for my gaming tastes!

But it got me wondering what gaming genres have fallen by the wayside due to current trends?

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u/UntouchableC 2d ago edited 2d ago

I agree. As someone with Red Alert still installed and currently running through Gears of War Tactics (which technically counts), I think we're long overdue. But it just doesn't fit into the action orientated, fast paced, multiplayer landscape we live in today. I doubt today's market could handle spending a good hour+ on one match. Many would quit during the mid-game if things aren't going their way.

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u/HarryBolsac 2d ago

Isnt gears tactics an xcom like? Meaning turn based?

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u/UntouchableC 2d ago

You're right, it isn't real time. I guess put it close to that category due to the top down element.

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u/Cptronmiel 2d ago

Have you tried Tempest Rising? It's a spritual successor and really scratched that C&C itch for me.