BMGD Game Types Reference

BMGD’s GDD workflow includes 24 game type templates. Each template provides specialized guidance for designing that specific genre.

Action Games

Game Type	Description	Key Elements
Action Platformer	Jump, run, and overcome obstacles	Movement system, combat, level design patterns, ability unlocks
Fighting	One-on-one combat between characters	Move sets, combo systems, balance, frame data
Shooter	Combat through projectiles	Weapon systems, aim mechanics, enemy AI, level flow
Survival	Stay alive in a hostile environment	Resource management, crafting, base building, threat systems

Game Type	Description	Key Elements
Adventure	Narrative-driven exploration	Story structure, puzzles, environmental storytelling, progression
Metroidvania	Explore an interconnected world with ability-gated progression	Map design, ability gates, backtracking rewards, power curve
Horror	Evoke fear and tension	Atmosphere, threat design, resource scarcity, pacing
Visual Novel	Branching narrative with character focus	Story branches, character arcs, dialogue systems, choices

Game Type	Description	Key Elements
Strategy	Real-time or turn-based resource and unit management	Economy, tech trees, unit balance, map control
Turn-Based Tactics	Small-scale combat with positional strategy	Unit abilities, cover systems, action economy, mission design
Tower Defense	Defend against waves of enemies	Tower types, enemy variety, placement strategy, upgrade paths
MOBA	Team-based competitive combat with hero progression	Hero design, laning, item systems, team synergy

Game Type	Description	Key Elements
RPG	Character progression through story and combat	Character builds, skill trees, equipment, encounter design
Roguelike	Procedural generation with permadeath	Run structure, unlock persistence, balance across runs, item pools

Game Type	Description	Key Elements
Simulation	Model real-world systems	System depth, feedback loops, complexity management
Sandbox	Open-ended play with user creativity	Toolsets, creation tools, sharing systems, emergent gameplay
Idle/Incremental	Progress through automated systems	Prestige mechanics, balance curves, offline progression, unlock structure

Game Type	Description	Key Elements
Puzzle	Solve challenges using logic	Puzzle mechanics, difficulty curve, hint systems, variety
Text-Based	Gameplay through prose input	Parser design, world modeling, narrative integration, hint design

Game Type	Description	Key Elements
Sports	Simulate competitive sports	Sport rules, player stats, team AI, progression
Racing	Compete to finish first	Track design, vehicle physics, handling feel, progression

Game Type	Description	Key Elements
Card Game	Gameplay through card mechanics	Card design, deck building, RNG management, meta evolution
Party Game	Multiplayer mini-games for social play	Minigame variety, accessibility, party size support, replayability
Rhythm	Synchronize actions to music	Beat mapping, difficulty scaling, music integration, visual feedback

When you run the create-gdd workflow, the Game Designer agent will:

Example: If you select “Action Platformer,” your GDD will include:

Many games combine multiple game types. The Game Designer can help you:

Examples: